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6.5 284 vs 260 ai
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1394220" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>IMO, they are very close in performance and barrel life given comparable conditions. For sheer accuracy, I'd probably give the edge to the 6.5x284 as I've been spoiled with my three rifles(factory, semi-custom, and custom) shooting sub .25MOA with single digit ES. I'm partial to the 6.5x284 case having felt that the 308 parent cases were rather weak in the case head, with a tendency to develop loose primer pockets prematurely, particularly when pushing loads. One box(100) of Lapua 6.5x284 brass is good for 1000+ rounds with no fuss.</p><p> For hunting/casual targets I like a 1:8, 26" tapered barrel with a muzzle OD in the .73"-.83"(3.5-4.5 pound) range. I find this size/weight range manageable for carry, but still providing a very stable shooting platform for the longer shots. Add(approx); 2.5 pounds of scope/rings, 2 pounds of action, and 3 pounds of stock, you end up with an 11-12 pound rifle.</p><p>I put this together s few years ago using a Bartlien/Sendaro taper. Weight 12 pounds.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1394220, member: 10291"] IMO, they are very close in performance and barrel life given comparable conditions. For sheer accuracy, I’d probably give the edge to the 6.5x284 as I’ve been spoiled with my three rifles(factory, semi-custom, and custom) shooting sub .25MOA with single digit ES. I’m partial to the 6.5x284 case having felt that the 308 parent cases were rather weak in the case head, with a tendency to develop loose primer pockets prematurely, particularly when pushing loads. One box(100) of Lapua 6.5x284 brass is good for 1000+ rounds with no fuss. For hunting/casual targets I like a 1:8, 26” tapered barrel with a muzzle OD in the .73”-.83”(3.5-4.5 pound) range. I find this size/weight range manageable for carry, but still providing a very stable shooting platform for the longer shots. Add(approx); 2.5 pounds of scope/rings, 2 pounds of action, and 3 pounds of stock, you end up with an 11-12 pound rifle. I put this together s few years ago using a Bartlien/Sendaro taper. Weight 12 pounds. [/QUOTE]
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