6.5x284 from 284win

[Naka16]

Hello all, just picked up a 6.5x284 Savage trophy hunter xp at a price I couldn't pass up. I purchased a Redding die set and bullets already. I do have some Winchester .284 brass that I was thinking of using. Would the standard Redding full length die work ok for necking down the brass? Any help is greatly appreciated

 

[WeiserBucks]

It will work, but there's Lapua 6.5x284 brass readily available. Not quite worth the hassle of working with lower quality , improperly head stamped brass in my opinion.

 

[Naka16]

Thanks for the reply. I will probably end up selling the 284 brass (since I don't have a 284 win rifle), and going with the lapua or nosler 6.5x284 Brass. Didn't even think about the head stamp..

 

[WeiserBucks]

You'll be better off in the long term, I use Lapua exclusively in my 6.5x284 . I haven't used Nosler brass but many people have great things to say about it.

 

[Naka16]

Have you tried/heard anything about the Hornady brass? Is the lapua brass only sold by the 100? Thanks again for all the help

 

[WeiserBucks]

I believe the Lapua brass is available in 100 per box at the minimum with larger quantities available also . Haven't tried Hornady , reviews seem to be 50/50 . I would buy 100 Lapua brass and take care of it , it will likely outlast the barrel.

 

[Naka16]

Yeah I heard about it being a barrel burner. Will go with the premium brass for sure.

 

[WeiserBucks]

The cartridge is only as hard on the barrel as you are . Don't rapid fire it and get it super hot and it will last longer than many people will lead you to believe.

 

[Naka16]

Got it, can't wait to make up some loads

 

[Frank in the Laurels]

No one in there right mind wants one....the GRINCH !!