184 Hybrid results

[savageshooter86]

So any results in from shooters that got these recently? I know some top guys have had them way before released and team Berger and USA members probably did too

 

[rpierce]

I have a customer that tried them in his 284 win and shot a 4.3" group at 1000 for 10 shots. Hes informed me he has fine tuned it even more since then.

 

[LA50SHOOTER]

I have a customer that tried them in his 284 win and shot a 4.3" group at 1000 for 10 shots. Hes informed me he has fine tuned it even more since then.

I bet the 184 will rock in a 280 Ackley Imp. & a 28 Nosler with long barrels as well.

 

[Gb300wm]

What barrel twist do you guys find is fast enough?

 

[Ringostar]

One of the testers that I talked to, used his 9 twist 284 with no problem. This is the same shooter that Ryan mentioned having a 4.3" 10 shot group at 1000yds.

 

[Willow]

Berger reckon a 1:9 will drive them. I have a 1:8.25 Brux on order but Berger couldn't provide a recommended twist at the time so I erred on the side of caution.

 

[Gb300wm]

Thanks guys. Seems like I read somewhere that berger recommended a 9 twist for the 184 and an 8 twist for the 180 hybrid/vld.

 

[RDavies]

Thanks guys. Seems like I read somewhere that berger recommended a 9 twist for the 184 and an 8 twist for the 180 hybrid/vld.

I would guess that little typo will be rectified soon.

 

[Willow]

Thanks guys. Seems like I read somewhere that berger recommended a 9 twist for the 184 and an 8 twist for the 180 hybrid/vld.

Berger says a minimum twist of 1:9 for the 184gr: http://www.bergerbullets.com/new-7mm-184gr-f-open-hybrid-target-bullet/

 

[KenOath]

Berger reckon a 1:9 will drive them. I have a 1:8.25 Brux on order but Berger couldn't provide a recommended twist at the time so I erred on the side of caution.

Just going by the Berger twist rate calculator a 1:8.5 will stabilise them at sea level,2740fps and 1deg.. 1:8.25 should get it done nicely..

 

[KT]

I tested these bullets and they shot outstanding. I actually shot them a better than my 180's. I was running them in a 1x8.5 Bartlein 5r at 2820 in a straight .284 win.

 

[Kings X]

I tested these bullets and they shot outstanding. I actually shot them a better than my 180's. I was running them in a 1x8.5 Bartlein 5r at 2820 in a straight .284 win.

Did you do any load development? I am thinking of doing nothing but changing Bullets.

 

[GSPV]

Is .220 freebore enough?

 

[Willow]

I tested these bullets and they shot outstanding. I actually shot them a better than my 180's. I was running them in a 1x8.5 Bartlein 5r at 2820 in a straight .284 win.

Jammed or jumped?

 

[Willow]

Just going by the Berger twist rate calculator a 1:8.5 will stabilise them at sea level,2740fps and 1deg.. 1:8.25 should get it done nicely..

That was my thinking mate. My next big dilemma is whether to keep shooting the 280AI (which I do like and have a heap of new brass) or make the switch to a 7SAUM...

 

[KenOath]

That was my thinking mate. My next big dilemma is whether to keep shooting the 280AI (which I do like and have a heap of new brass) or make the switch to a 7SAUM...

Will be going the SAUM route in a couple years myself , (want to gain a little more experience shooting the 284 first), when I do go SAUM I’m thinking switch barrel..keep 284 for its good Barrel life as a work horse and use SAUM for bigger comps on windier days...

 

[Willow]

Will be going the SAUM route in a couple years myself , (want to gain a little more experience shooting the 284 first), when I do go SAUM I’m thinking switch barrel..keep 284 for its good Barrel life as a work horse and use SAUM for bigger comps on windier days...

Just be mindful of the SAUM requiring a different bolt face to the 284 mate.

 

[KenOath]

Just be mindful of the SAUM requiring a different bolt face to the 284 mate.

Yes have looked into it previously will need another bolt for my BAT..
Not cheap but cheaper than setting up another complete rifle. Cheers

 

[JeffT]

Yes have looked into it previously will need another bolt for my BAT..
Not cheap but cheaper than setting up another complete rifle. Cheers

Not near as much fun though
Lol

 

[Thumper]

Is a .015 jump about where the sweet spot is for most barrels?