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<blockquote data-quote="Outlaw6.0" data-source="post: 920016" data-attributes="member: 23486"><p>I really don't think there is a wrong choice here, each has their own pros & cons. I own both of these chamberings & have passion for both.</p><p> </p><p>I'm not sure why someone would say you can't get much improvement out of the 6mm case, all you have to do is look at it to tell that ain't the case. It's generous taper & gentle shoulder SCREAMS for improvement. As mentioned before, it's long neck coupled with a lesser case capacity should provide more bore life than the x284. Obtaining cases can be a PITA, the one true caveat to this cartridge. Getting that case to properly feed is a problem I encountered as well. Accuracy has been very good with flatbase bullets in the 85-90grn range as my rig is a 1-12".... the only true regret I have. Velocity with great case life is in the 3450-3500 range with this bullet weight & Rem brass. Fireforming is a pain but is still quite accurate as a plinking load.</p><p> </p><p>The 6x284 is an outstanding cartridge, very few can do what the x284 does as easily as it does it. Lapua brass, run it though the sizing die & be done with it (I step mine down in 2 stages). According to Sierra, the x284 set a world 1000yd benchrest accuracy record... that says all it needs to say about it's accuracy potential. Mine shoot in the .3's routinely. Feeding the x284 case also has it's issues as outined by gun gurus such as Kirby Allen. I run mine though a HS performance centerfeed DMB, it isn't butter smooth but it does feed reliably. Velocity of the x284 should & will beat the AI all day every day (with pressures being equal). 107's in the 3500' realm is something to behold, no recoil & lazer flat trajectory; what else can you ask for? Bore life is a concern to some as any overbore uber velocity magnum WILL torch your bore if you treat it like a 223. Keep'er cool & keep pressure on the SANE end of the spectrum, I bet you'll be surprised how long it will last you.</p><p> </p><p>I personally think the AI is the sexier looking cartridge of the 2; outside of that, flip a quarter & run with it.</p><p> </p><p>You can't possibly lose here.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>t</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Outlaw6.0, post: 920016, member: 23486"] I really don't think there is a wrong choice here, each has their own pros & cons. I own both of these chamberings & have passion for both. I'm not sure why someone would say you can't get much improvement out of the 6mm case, all you have to do is look at it to tell that ain't the case. It's generous taper & gentle shoulder SCREAMS for improvement. As mentioned before, it's long neck coupled with a lesser case capacity should provide more bore life than the x284. Obtaining cases can be a PITA, the one true caveat to this cartridge. Getting that case to properly feed is a problem I encountered as well. Accuracy has been very good with flatbase bullets in the 85-90grn range as my rig is a 1-12".... the only true regret I have. Velocity with great case life is in the 3450-3500 range with this bullet weight & Rem brass. Fireforming is a pain but is still quite accurate as a plinking load. The 6x284 is an outstanding cartridge, very few can do what the x284 does as easily as it does it. Lapua brass, run it though the sizing die & be done with it (I step mine down in 2 stages). According to Sierra, the x284 set a world 1000yd benchrest accuracy record... that says all it needs to say about it's accuracy potential. Mine shoot in the .3's routinely. Feeding the x284 case also has it's issues as outined by gun gurus such as Kirby Allen. I run mine though a HS performance centerfeed DMB, it isn't butter smooth but it does feed reliably. Velocity of the x284 should & will beat the AI all day every day (with pressures being equal). 107's in the 3500' realm is something to behold, no recoil & lazer flat trajectory; what else can you ask for? Bore life is a concern to some as any overbore uber velocity magnum WILL torch your bore if you treat it like a 223. Keep'er cool & keep pressure on the SANE end of the spectrum, I bet you'll be surprised how long it will last you. I personally think the AI is the sexier looking cartridge of the 2; outside of that, flip a quarter & run with it. You can't possibly lose here. t [/QUOTE]
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