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6.5x284 hunting barrel taper
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<blockquote data-quote="Jud96" data-source="post: 1236711" data-attributes="member: 69478"><p>A shooting buddy of mine has a 6.5x284 with a 26" barrel shooting 140s at 3022fps and my cousin has one with a 28" barrel pushing 140s at 3050fps. Both are shooting 58.0gr of RETUMBO as well. The key to the 6.5x284 in my opinion is a slow powder that fills up the case. A lot of guys burn H4350 and H4831 but they only get 2900-2950fps with a 140 and these powders seem to diminish barrel life faster than the slower burning propellants. I think all you need is the 26" barrel and it will be plenty for shooting out to 800 yards or farther.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Jud96, post: 1236711, member: 69478"] A shooting buddy of mine has a 6.5x284 with a 26" barrel shooting 140s at 3022fps and my cousin has one with a 28" barrel pushing 140s at 3050fps. Both are shooting 58.0gr of RETUMBO as well. The key to the 6.5x284 in my opinion is a slow powder that fills up the case. A lot of guys burn H4350 and H4831 but they only get 2900-2950fps with a 140 and these powders seem to diminish barrel life faster than the slower burning propellants. I think all you need is the 26" barrel and it will be plenty for shooting out to 800 yards or farther. [/QUOTE]
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