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<blockquote data-quote="Greyfox" data-source="post: 594749" data-attributes="member: 10291"><p>Don't let yourself be mislead by the "barrel burner" reputation of the 6,5x284. It was born in the Benchrest circles where they compare it to rounds that use a lot less powder, shoot their barrels very hot, and measure accuracy loss in tenths of an inch. Using their definition, most all rifles capable of effectively killing game at 1000 yards will produce similar life, and with many of the magnum rounds mentioned in this string, less than the 6.5x284. </p><p>I may get some heat on this but my advise to shooters wanting to develop long range skills for the first time is to start out with a manageable round in an accurate rig. I have seen a lot of guys that have been shooting 308's, 270's, etc. talked into the heavy calibers like a 338 or big 300 and they end up spending most of their time learning how to handle the recoil, develop a flinch, and get discouraged, yes, even with a muzzle brake. Your instinct on going the 6.5x 284 as a first option is a good one!</p><p> IMHO</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Greyfox, post: 594749, member: 10291"] Don't let yourself be mislead by the "barrel burner" reputation of the 6,5x284. It was born in the Benchrest circles where they compare it to rounds that use a lot less powder, shoot their barrels very hot, and measure accuracy loss in tenths of an inch. Using their definition, most all rifles capable of effectively killing game at 1000 yards will produce similar life, and with many of the magnum rounds mentioned in this string, less than the 6.5x284. I may get some heat on this but my advise to shooters wanting to develop long range skills for the first time is to start out with a manageable round in an accurate rig. I have seen a lot of guys that have been shooting 308's, 270's, etc. talked into the heavy calibers like a 338 or big 300 and they end up spending most of their time learning how to handle the recoil, develop a flinch, and get discouraged, yes, even with a muzzle brake. Your instinct on going the 6.5x 284 as a first option is a good one! IMHO [/QUOTE]
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