Feb 19, 2020 · H-4831 is an accurate powder in 6.5-284 with the 140, velocity around 2950 fps in a 26" barrel. Retumbo should get you around 3100 to 3150 fps with good accuracy.

Oct 14, 2009 · The 6.5x284's that i have worked on have shot really well with the 140 VLDs. One is using 52.0 grains of H4831 SC, Win LR primers and .030" off the lands. Another is using 58.0 grain of Retumbo(the weighed charge from a round out of that one brand), CCI BR-2 primers, and .030" off the lands (.220" 3 shot group at 100 yards).

Mar 5, 2021 · 6.5x284 only I need your favorite accuracy loads. Please provide: long or short action Bullet weight and Mfg. Powder and charge in grains Cartridge OAL, yes OAL (not to the ogive) Primer Brass Mfg. Velocity Barrel length Freebore of your chamber Comments on function, brass life, accuracy...

Jul 10, 2022 · The 6.5x284 has accounted for dozens of game/varmints taken over the years out to 1200+ yards, has displayed "Benchrest Grade" accuracy, and has proven to be utterly consistent in its reliability, terminal performance on game, and superb ballistic performance.

Mar 1, 2009 · The 6.5x284 is a super accurate rifle for long range hunting. I have used it for P-Dog hunting out to 1500 yards. The 6.5x284, with the right bullet, will easly take down an elk at 1000 yards.

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Apr 28, 2017 · I have done quite a bit if work, owning a few 6.5x284's over the years and most recently built one with a Bartlein barrel, 1;8 twist, 26", Sendaro/Varmint contour. Some observations and answers to your questions:-The difference between Fed 210M and Fed215M primers is about 40FPS. This equates to .5-1 grain of powder.

May 5, 2015 · My pet hunting load for several years in my 6.5x284 rifles is 58gr Retumbo, Fed210M, Lapua brass, and 140gr VLD's seated .025-.075" off the lands depending on the particular rifle. This load generates 2975FPS, very low ES, generally less then 12FPS. It is temperature stable, and produces low pressures giving me at least 10 reloads/case.

Oct 31, 2009 · I have a Savage LRH in 6.5x284 with a serious free bore issue. After a year(as time permitted) of trying to develop a load, I am pretty sure it's never going to happen. My options are to remove the stock barrel and fix the free bore issue or simply get a new barrel.

Nov 8, 2012 · The 6.5x284 Norma has a .264 bullet (it's a 6.5mm). They are different size bullets (and the Norma specifies a longer overall length). If you were building a modern .284 Winchester on a bolt action, there would be no reason to set the COAL so short, unless you really wanted to keep it short to fit a short magazine.