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Dilemma: 6mm AI vs 6x284 vs 25-06 AI
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<blockquote data-quote="Outlaw6.0" data-source="post: 726884" data-attributes="member: 23486"><p>I've been a 6mm fan for a long time. I started with the 243 then rechambered to 243ai then to 6mmai then built a 6-284. I still own one of each minus the 243ai. </p><p> </p><p>The 6-284 is going to be the king of the hill (as far as what you've listed), better velocity, no fire forming & WAY better brass (Lapua). That being said, I feel the 6mmai is more efficient & will last longer. A better case design with a longer neck should be a good bit easier on the thoat than the shorter neck of the 284 case.</p><p> </p><p>I built my AI & 284 on different sides of the spectrum. The AI is a lighter weight (#5 contour IIRC) with a laminate thumbhole & 12 twist bbl. Launching 85grainers @ over 3500fps is a lot of fun & somewhat messy <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /> </p><p> </p><p>The 6-284 wears a very heavy (don't remember contour, MTU-ish) barrel & McMillan A-5 stock with a 8 twist bbl. 107's at 3400fps is equally impressive.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite6" alt=":cool:" title="Cool :cool:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":cool:" /> At 15lbs, this isn't a stalking rifle.</p><p> </p><p>If this is going to be a dedicated coyote/deer rig, flip a coin on th 6mm's pick up an 1-8" tube & chamber accordingly, you can't really go wrong with either.</p><p> </p><p>6mm all the way.</p><p> </p><p>t</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Outlaw6.0, post: 726884, member: 23486"] I've been a 6mm fan for a long time. I started with the 243 then rechambered to 243ai then to 6mmai then built a 6-284. I still own one of each minus the 243ai. The 6-284 is going to be the king of the hill (as far as what you've listed), better velocity, no fire forming & WAY better brass (Lapua). That being said, I feel the 6mmai is more efficient & will last longer. A better case design with a longer neck should be a good bit easier on the thoat than the shorter neck of the 284 case. I built my AI & 284 on different sides of the spectrum. The AI is a lighter weight (#5 contour IIRC) with a laminate thumbhole & 12 twist bbl. Launching 85grainers @ over 3500fps is a lot of fun & somewhat messy :D The 6-284 wears a very heavy (don't remember contour, MTU-ish) barrel & McMillan A-5 stock with a 8 twist bbl. 107's at 3400fps is equally impressive.:cool: At 15lbs, this isn't a stalking rifle. If this is going to be a dedicated coyote/deer rig, flip a coin on th 6mm's pick up an 1-8" tube & chamber accordingly, you can't really go wrong with either. 6mm all the way. t [/QUOTE]
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