I am currently pushing a 140gr Berger VLD Hunting bullet 2915fps out of a shilen select match grade 1-8" twist barrel that is 27" long. I am wondering if this is an optimal velocity for the caliber and bullet. So, please post up your load data and results for your 6.5-.284. I am thinking about testing new powders if need be. I am using IMR4350 but I don't have my load data in front of me right now so I am unsure how much powder is in the load.
share your 6.5-.284 load data !!!
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Magnumitis
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140 Berger
57.5 Retumbo
3015 fps from a 26"
57.5 Retumbo
3015 fps from a 26"
been shooting this round for over 12 years now and i like RL 22 and RL 25
i will take a good grouping load over speed any day of the week. cuz in the end that is what matters the most for putting meat in the freezer.
only after i have worked up a load that shoots the best i can get it then i will check to see just how fast it is going .
norma brass
54 gr. RL- 25
fed 210 match primers
speed ? well never met an elk that could tell how fast the bullet was
that killed him lol
or
norma brass
52.5 gr. RL- 22
fed 210 match primer
i will take a good grouping load over speed any day of the week. cuz in the end that is what matters the most for putting meat in the freezer.
only after i have worked up a load that shoots the best i can get it then i will check to see just how fast it is going .
norma brass
54 gr. RL- 25
fed 210 match primers
speed ? well never met an elk that could tell how fast the bullet was
that killed him lol
or
norma brass
52.5 gr. RL- 22
fed 210 match primer
rscott5028
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If it's consistently accurate in your rifle, then it sounds like you've got a great load.
142 SMK
50.5 h4831sc
Lapua brass
cci br2
2865 fps from a 25" Krieger
6.5-284 Cartridge Guide
142 SMK
50.5 h4831sc
Lapua brass
cci br2
2865 fps from a 25" Krieger
6.5-284 Cartridge Guide
ak1251
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45.5 gr H4350
Laupa case
CCI br2
140 Nosler BTHP
2850-2875 fps
28" shilan
Laupa case
CCI br2
140 Nosler BTHP
2850-2875 fps
28" shilan
longrangeshooter1
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51 gr of rel 19 gives me 3040.
backwoods83
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Depends on your chamber I use lighter loads in a couple 30" barreled bench guns and have data from my new 26" hunting rifle.
30" 8 twist .130" freebore no turn neck chamber, 139grn lapua scenar Norma brass .010" in the lands 49.8grns Imr4350 CCI BR2 primer 3.133" OAL 3020fps 4-6fps ES, 53.5grns H4831sc nets the same velocity but the ES is 8~10. Does the same with bergers but OAL is 3.204"
My hunting rifle is a 26" 8.3 twist with a kiff 6.5x284norma match chamber, 140 amax 3.134" .060" jump 57.5grns H1000 3012fps 18-20 ES or 59.5grns of Retumbo for 3076fps ES 7-9, both with Fed215M primers and tested in Norma and Lapua brass, this also gives about the same results with bergers at 3.174" .056" jump.
I have tried H4350, 4831sc, RE22, RE25, Imr4350,4831, and Magpro, I just can't get the speed out of the shorter barrels with the hotter powders.
(Note the Retumbo load runs almost 3200fps out of a 30" barrel) the only reason I don't use this is it is to fast for a true 8 twist and the accuracy falls off.
A good hunting load for out to 6-700 yards is a 129grn interlock jumped .060" in front of 55grns of H4831sc with a 210M primer for 3147fps ES around 13.
I haven't ruled out Imr 7828ssc yet it is showing some promise.
I'm NOT responsible for anyones ignorance, obviously work up to these, save face, literally!
30" 8 twist .130" freebore no turn neck chamber, 139grn lapua scenar Norma brass .010" in the lands 49.8grns Imr4350 CCI BR2 primer 3.133" OAL 3020fps 4-6fps ES, 53.5grns H4831sc nets the same velocity but the ES is 8~10. Does the same with bergers but OAL is 3.204"
My hunting rifle is a 26" 8.3 twist with a kiff 6.5x284norma match chamber, 140 amax 3.134" .060" jump 57.5grns H1000 3012fps 18-20 ES or 59.5grns of Retumbo for 3076fps ES 7-9, both with Fed215M primers and tested in Norma and Lapua brass, this also gives about the same results with bergers at 3.174" .056" jump.
I have tried H4350, 4831sc, RE22, RE25, Imr4350,4831, and Magpro, I just can't get the speed out of the shorter barrels with the hotter powders.
(Note the Retumbo load runs almost 3200fps out of a 30" barrel) the only reason I don't use this is it is to fast for a true 8 twist and the accuracy falls off.
A good hunting load for out to 6-700 yards is a 129grn interlock jumped .060" in front of 55grns of H4831sc with a 210M primer for 3147fps ES around 13.
I haven't ruled out Imr 7828ssc yet it is showing some promise.
I'm NOT responsible for anyones ignorance, obviously work up to these, save face, literally!
BigHorn WBY
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140gr Berger
55grs H1000
WW 284 brass
Fed 210
nothing prepped, nothing special
3085fps in a 26" savage barrel
55grs H1000
WW 284 brass
Fed 210
nothing prepped, nothing special
3085fps in a 26" savage barrel
cornstalker
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Currently:
140 grain Berger Hunting VLD
50.5 grains H4831SC
Fed GM210M primer
Nearly straight up 2800 fps with a factory Savage barrel. 26" long but has the adjustable muzzle brake that I leave turned off.
Just got some Retumbo to play with.
Great thread.
140 grain Berger Hunting VLD
50.5 grains H4831SC
Fed GM210M primer
Nearly straight up 2800 fps with a factory Savage barrel. 26" long but has the adjustable muzzle brake that I leave turned off.
Just got some Retumbo to play with.
Great thread.
Lpart
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Has anyone tried Reloader 17?
cornstalker
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I did. The velocities were great, accuracy was okay at 100.
The ES was pretty bad and it heated my barrel up a lot faster that H4831SC. Had a ton of blast too. I would have dealt with the last two if the ES was lower.
I was using 139 grain Lapua Scenars and GM210M primers.
