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Lucked out/6.5x284 build
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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 1219063" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>I absolutely would pick the 6.5x284 again! With all the various wildcats and standard 6.5 offerings available I could see where one's head could explode deciding on which to choose. Higher velocity, longer barrel life, and the claims of accuracy are often pitted towards the 6.5x284. I don't necessarily doubt these claims, but I do know with absolute certainty that my 6.5x284's WILL deliver bench rest grade accuracy at long range . With a 140gr VLD they will deliver 1000 foot pounds of energy at 1000 yards, and the bullet will kill quickly whether the range is 50 yards or 1000+ yards. 2950-3000 FPS IMO is the sweet spot for this bullet. IF the chamber is a "properly" dimensioned 6.5x284 Norma there is no fussing around to achieve bench test grade accuracy. Recoil is mild, promoting accurate shooting and shot observation. All my 6.5x285's have delivered at least .25MOA accuracy, and less then 12FPS ES. The unbelted case in Lapua or Norma is a well designed LA case and very strong. I get 10+ reloads from my cases. </p><p>My favorite 6.5x284 is a Cooper that I have hunted with for about six years has 603 rounds through it. Once my original load was developed, I purchased enough reloading components of the same lots to last 1200 rounds. With this rifle I have shot over three dozen whitetails, Mule deer, and antelope at long range, the furthest, 1188 yards, all DRT.or within 25 yards. My first season with this rifle, I shot a whitetail at 998 yards. I lost count of the coyotes and P-dogs shot past 600 yards. Since my initial load developement 6 years ago,each season I fire a few fouling shots,check zero, but can't remember the last time I had to adjust my zero. On paper the 6.5x284 may not look too spectacular, but for my medium game long range hunting it is pure perfection. Sorry for the lengthy post, I'm usually not this wordy.</p><p>Photo: Typical bullet performance</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 1219063, member: 10291"] I absolutely would pick the 6.5x284 again! With all the various wildcats and standard 6.5 offerings available I could see where one's head could explode deciding on which to choose. Higher velocity, longer barrel life, and the claims of accuracy are often pitted towards the 6.5x284. I don't necessarily doubt these claims, but I do know with absolute certainty that my 6.5x284's WILL deliver bench rest grade accuracy at long range . With a 140gr VLD they will deliver 1000 foot pounds of energy at 1000 yards, and the bullet will kill quickly whether the range is 50 yards or 1000+ yards. 2950-3000 FPS IMO is the sweet spot for this bullet. IF the chamber is a "properly" dimensioned 6.5x284 Norma there is no fussing around to achieve bench test grade accuracy. Recoil is mild, promoting accurate shooting and shot observation. All my 6.5x285's have delivered at least .25MOA accuracy, and less then 12FPS ES. The unbelted case in Lapua or Norma is a well designed LA case and very strong. I get 10+ reloads from my cases. My favorite 6.5x284 is a Cooper that I have hunted with for about six years has 603 rounds through it. Once my original load was developed, I purchased enough reloading components of the same lots to last 1200 rounds. With this rifle I have shot over three dozen whitetails, Mule deer, and antelope at long range, the furthest, 1188 yards, all DRT.or within 25 yards. My first season with this rifle, I shot a whitetail at 998 yards. I lost count of the coyotes and P-dogs shot past 600 yards. Since my initial load developement 6 years ago,each season I fire a few fouling shots,check zero, but can't remember the last time I had to adjust my zero. On paper the 6.5x284 may not look too spectacular, but for my medium game long range hunting it is pure perfection. Sorry for the lengthy post, I'm usually not this wordy. Photo: Typical bullet performance [/QUOTE]
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