What am I Missing 6.5x284

[Csbc4fun]

Just getting started on a 6.5x284 with…
Manners LRH LA stock
Nightforce NX8 2.5-20x50
Nightforce Ultralight rings
Benchmark Sendero 1:8
BAT Vampire Action
MisceLandon's bullets (156 EOLs coming)

WHAT AM I MISSING?

 

[VICTORNTN]

Are you planning to use a bipod? What I see is a wonderful start. What kind of ranges are you expecting to encounter? Same question about terrain.

 

[C.O. Shooter]

Brake, level….

 

[338 dude]

Just getting started on a 6.5x284 with…
Manners LRH LA stock
Nightforce NX8 2.5-20x50
Nightforce Ultralight rings
Benchmark Sendero 1:8
BAT Vampire Action
MisceLandon's bullets (156 EOLs coming)

WHAT AM I MISSING?

Try finding some reloader 23 if possible, but definitely off to a great start!

 

[cornshank]

Trigger

 

[VICTORNTN]

Like mentioned before. A good small knife sharpener can be had for just a few dollars.

 

[Csbc4fun]

Have an Atlas bipod and a carbon fiber tripod with ball head and arca attachments.

Looking to try H1000
I did have 5 pounds of RL-23 in my cart yesterday and then cancelled it.

Please list any favorite loads. I understand to start lower and work up. Just looking for ideas.

 

[Csbc4fun]

Are you planning to use a bipod? What I see is a wonderful start. What kind of ranges are you expecting to encounter? Same question about terrain.

I shoot at a range mostly out to 950 but do occasionally go out to 1450.
This rifle is also intended for deer hunting in medium terrain. I say medium because I'm not capable of rough steep stuff anymore. Hunted in Utah and Oregon the last few years. Also shoot pigs occasionally. I have been able to limit my hunting ranges to 300 for deer and 450 for elk.

 

[Csbc4fun]

Brake, level….

Those are some great rifles! Thanks for the tip on the muzzle break from Piercision and the H4350 load data.

 

[VICTORNTN]

You might want to try a couple of bipods on friends rifles on different terrain. Most of where I hunt a short bipod is too short and a tall bipod is too tall. At least for me. A medium Harris is where I landed. I also found that the swivel head mount screw is very valuable in the field.

 

[Csbc4fun]

You might want to try a couple of bipods on friends rifles on different terrain. Most of where I hunt a short bipod is too short and a tall bipod is too tall. At least for me. A medium Harris is where I landed. I also found that the swivel head mount screw is very valuable in the field.

Yes, I really wasn't sure about the swivel stud attachment as I have always used a picatinny rail to attach my bipod. My bipod legs are to short so I did get the 5" or so extensions. I've only used them a few times in the field because of the height of surrounding brush. Other times I have shot off a tripod or Armageddon large bag Stuffed in my backpack.

 

[Rich Coyle]

You are missing cubic volume.

 

[Recon$$]

I have goodluck in my 6.5 prc with RL25.

 

[JAYgs8163]

Bottom metal? H1000 works great in the 6.5-284 Norma.