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6.5-284 Shehane info request
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 577552" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I think your direction depends on how much complexity, and/or maximum range you desire. Being new to this sport, there will be a lot of factors to master to become proficient. I have two 6.5x284's that I use for deer sized game and varmints. A Cooper 52 and a Savage LRH. Both have 26"barrels with 1:8 twist and generate 2970 fps with 140 VLD's. If you happen to take close range shots on deer, this velocity will give excellent bullet performance, even at 50 yards. Both rifles get optimum velocity and accuracy with Retumbo. Very easy to deveop an effective load with off the shelf Lapua brass. Never had the need to go to lighter bullets for varmints. Also keeps things simple as to ballistics. These rigs are good to 1000 yards on deer, more for varmints. Plenty of energy and accuracy to flatten a deer or hit a ground hog. Would recommend a 1:8 twist whatever you choose. Good luck.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 577552, member: 10291"] I think your direction depends on how much complexity, and/or maximum range you desire. Being new to this sport, there will be a lot of factors to master to become proficient. I have two 6.5x284's that I use for deer sized game and varmints. A Cooper 52 and a Savage LRH. Both have 26"barrels with 1:8 twist and generate 2970 fps with 140 VLD's. If you happen to take close range shots on deer, this velocity will give excellent bullet performance, even at 50 yards. Both rifles get optimum velocity and accuracy with Retumbo. Very easy to deveop an effective load with off the shelf Lapua brass. Never had the need to go to lighter bullets for varmints. Also keeps things simple as to ballistics. These rigs are good to 1000 yards on deer, more for varmints. Plenty of energy and accuracy to flatten a deer or hit a ground hog. Would recommend a 1:8 twist whatever you choose. Good luck. [/QUOTE]
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