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6.5x284 build
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1239732" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>Absolutely go with the 1:8 twist. While the 1:8.5 twist may stabilize a 140 gr VLD, There will be no question with the 1:8. A 26" barrel in a 3 through Sendaro/Rem Varmint taper is stable for 1000 yard plus shooting and of sufficient length to give a full and consistent burn with slower powders like Retumbo. The 140 Berger and JLK Bullets are the biggest reason to use the 140's. At 6.5x284 velocities the terminal performance on game is superb from 50 to 1000+ yards. With dozen's of deer(including big bodied Alberta mulies), I have not had a failure with most DRT. Small entrance, 1" exit....everything in between....mush. I just completed a new build on a Remington action with a Bartlien 26" Varmint taper 5R. With no fuss it was giving .25MOA on the first outing.</p><p>Took this big guy in Wyoming this week at 654 yards from a high bluff with my Cooper. You can see the exit on the lower shoulder. Massive internal damage. LOVE the 6.5x284!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1239732, member: 10291"] Absolutely go with the 1:8 twist. While the 1:8.5 twist may stabilize a 140 gr VLD, There will be no question with the 1:8. A 26" barrel in a 3 through Sendaro/Rem Varmint taper is stable for 1000 yard plus shooting and of sufficient length to give a full and consistent burn with slower powders like Retumbo. The 140 Berger and JLK Bullets are the biggest reason to use the 140's. At 6.5x284 velocities the terminal performance on game is superb from 50 to 1000+ yards. With dozen's of deer(including big bodied Alberta mulies), I have not had a failure with most DRT. Small entrance, 1" exit....everything in between....mush. I just completed a new build on a Remington action with a Bartlien 26" Varmint taper 5R. With no fuss it was giving .25MOA on the first outing. Took this big guy in Wyoming this week at 654 yards from a high bluff with my Cooper. You can see the exit on the lower shoulder. Massive internal damage. LOVE the 6.5x284! [/QUOTE]
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