6 x 284

[kochie]

Just wondering anyone have one of these for varmint hunting I know it’s a barrel burner but I’m not worried about that I have 6.5 x 284 brass so it’s a easy neck down have dies also so just a matter of chambering a barrel so if anyone has one do you like it .

 

[CJ6]

Absolutely love mine.
That being said.....Use long hvy barrels, otherwise use a smaller case.

 

[B23]

The 6-284 is one of my favs and one of the very first rifles I ever had custom built. Mine is built on a Rem 700 short action with a 12tw barrel. Pretty much all I've shot in mine is 75gr Vmax and they hammer the hell out of coyotes.

A friend of mine had a 6-284 built a few months ago and he smoked a speedgoat with it a couple weeks ago at nearly 700yds using 105 Berger's.

 

[okie]

use a long action

 

[B23]

use a long action

Depends on the action what bottom metal you use and which bullet/s you intend to shoot.

SA Rem 700 with standard BDL hinged floor plate and Wyatts 3.00 mag box will easily handle everything except the really long 115's or 109/110 Hornady's and if you intend to shoot those same bottom metal but use Wyatts 3.100 "Baney" mag box.

If someone wanted to build one on a factory action and stay somewhat "budget" minded using a Tikka action would be your best option because depending on the bolt stop and bottom metal they're all the same length action.

 

[dakor]

Its a great round. Works best on a long action if using heavy bullets. Also works very well on a Tikka.

 

[rickiesrevenge]

With a 14t barrel 55gr ballistic tips will go 4300+ fps

 

[kochie]

With a 14t barrel 55gr ballistic tips will go 4300+ fps

Ok thanks guys I have a 700 trued SA what twist will I need for the 88 Berger or 87 v max ? For coyotes I don’t think I need any heavier.

 

[Jrjones]

I’d like to try one someday. I’d be slinging 80gr sierra blitz sp. gotta be total destruction and just a bad ass smoker. Dreaming

 

[CJ6]

Ok thanks guys I have a 700 trued SA what twist will I need for the 88 Berger or 87 v max ? For coyotes I don’t think I need any heavier.

Mine are 12 twist and those are exactly the 2 bullets I use.

 

[kochie]

I’d like to try one someday. I’d be slinging 80gr sierra blitz sp. gotta be total destruction and just a bad ass smoker. Dreaming

Yes a real smoker probably 800 rounds per barrel . But as varmint rifle should get some years out of it .

Mine are 12 twist and those are exactly the 2 bullets I use.

Ok thanks 12 twist

 

[justme]

I've enjoyed Two! First was a sporter with 1x10 Douglas barrel. A grandson has it now. 4831 and a 95 partition on a short 700. The next was also on a 700 but with a heavy Hart barrel. I stuck with the larger bullets. Quite enjoyable in a prairie dog town. In this part of my life I don't care how fast they went, or still go when the Grandson shoots it. They went plenty fast enough. The 88 grain flat base Berger would make a jackrabbit four feet long and loosely held together by strings of hide when hit going away.
after a few shots the brass necks need turning. You will notice the expander ball hanging up a bit going into a fired case.

 

[dakor]

Ok thanks guys I have a 700 trued SA what twist will I need for the 88 Berger or 87 v max ? For coyotes I don’t think I need any heavier.

87 vmax works good and will work out of a short action. If you want to save pelts you wont like that 87 vmax. The 80gr berger HP works good for saving pelts.

 

[Ackman]

Just wondering anyone have one of these for varmint hunting I know it’s a barrel burner but I’m not worried about that I have 6.5 x 284 brass so it’s a easy neck down have dies also so just a matter of chambering a barrel so if anyone has one do you like it .

A friend uses one on coyotes and rockchucks. Very effective. Just nasty.

 

[kochie]

A friend uses one on coyotes and rockchucks. Very effective. Just nasty.

Sounds good