6.5 - 284 hunting load

[JoeDuke]

Anyone have any suggestions on where to start on a 6.5 - 284 hunting load using 140 grain spitzer bullets?

Thanks,

Joe

 

[22Mag]

I have used both IMR4350 and H4831-SC powders. With my 24" bbl the best groups came at about 2950 fps with either powder. I shoot the Hornady 140 SST bullets. The SST's will put a Deer down very fast. Good Luck

22Mag

 

[JoeDuke]

Thanks for the info. Do you remember how much of either powder it took to get to this velocity? I know I can get to that with my 28" match rifle and SMK 142's but not sure about shorter barrels.


Joe

 

[22Mag]

I started with about 45.0 grains on each powder and worked up until the groups or the bolt told when to stop.