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Understanding the 6.5x 284 Norma Caliber
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<blockquote data-quote="Michael Eichele" data-source="post: 893407" data-attributes="member: 1007"><p>As stated, the '284 Winchester' is necked down to hold a 6.5mm bullet and is called the 6.5x284. Kind of like the 30-378 WBY. 378 WBY case necked to 30 caliber.</p><p></p><p>If you're considering an f class rifle, more and more guys are moving away from the 6.5x284 due to barrel life. Many have moved to the 260 Remington which offers only a minor amount more windage than the 6.5x284 but offers more trigger time with added barrel life. Many are also finding the original 284 win is a better alternative as well. A slight advantage in the wind with better barrel life. A bit more recoil but everything is a trade off.</p><p></p><p>Personally I'm using a 29" 308, 11.25x 5R running 190 VLDs at 2750. About the same wind as the 260 rem with a lot better barrel life. Many say that barrels are like tires. When they wear out, replace them which is true to a point but its hard to see your 'hummer' barrel deteriorate so fast. Some barrels are real gems. It's a shame to ruin them with barrel burner cartridges. Tires don't have personalities like barrels do.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Michael Eichele, post: 893407, member: 1007"] As stated, the '284 Winchester' is necked down to hold a 6.5mm bullet and is called the 6.5x284. Kind of like the 30-378 WBY. 378 WBY case necked to 30 caliber. If you're considering an f class rifle, more and more guys are moving away from the 6.5x284 due to barrel life. Many have moved to the 260 Remington which offers only a minor amount more windage than the 6.5x284 but offers more trigger time with added barrel life. Many are also finding the original 284 win is a better alternative as well. A slight advantage in the wind with better barrel life. A bit more recoil but everything is a trade off. Personally I'm using a 29" 308, 11.25x 5R running 190 VLDs at 2750. About the same wind as the 260 rem with a lot better barrel life. Many say that barrels are like tires. When they wear out, replace them which is true to a point but its hard to see your 'hummer' barrel deteriorate so fast. Some barrels are real gems. It's a shame to ruin them with barrel burner cartridges. Tires don't have personalities like barrels do. [/QUOTE]
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