Anyone shoot one? Looking at one for steel and some antelope. I know 7mm might be better but i found a deal on one.
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Anyone shoot one? Looking at one for steel and some antelope. I know 7mm might be better but i found a deal on one.
Great caliber, but low barrel life (2K (if your lucky) instead of 5K in a 260).
I wont be shooting it to much so thats not a big deal. I would probably use the factory barrel for a while then replace it anyways.
Good selection of bullets and about 100fps faster than a .260. The barrel life ruled it out for me, but it might be right for you.
Here it is! Accutrigger and Nikon scope for $489! I will be upgradeing the scope and getting some reload supplies asap! At $60 for a box of HSM I cant afford to buy factory ammo!
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I'm pretty sure 6.5x284 held the 10 shot 1000 yd record not too many tears ago.
Very nice. What are you looking at for glass?Quote:
Originally Posted by bowhunter
Im not sure, not to expensive, maybe a 4x12 nikon. I need to get my wife an antelope rifle soon, maybe a $400 savage package in 308 then give her my scope.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rucker61
Cool cartridge! I ran one as a trrget rifle and got 2400 rds out of the barrel and it was still pretty darn accurate but when i took it off it was horrible to look at.
I have two 6.5-284 rifles built on Remington 700 long actions. Both built by John Branstatter and both are very accurate. Using 120, 123, 140 & 142 grain bullets I have shot some very nice groups out to 600 yards. I use Lapua and Norma brass and have had good luck with Nosler, Sierra and Berger bullets. I have found a couple of loads using H1000 and H4350 pushing a 142 gr. SMK about 2700 fps that are very accurate and should be kinder to the barrel than the hotrod loads.