2013 Project Rifle: 284 Win

[dra1911]

Just received a Bartlein #3 contour 26" 7mm 1-8.4" fluted barrel. I've read quite a few posts about the 284 Win vs 7 SAUM vs 7 WSM. Not really a magnum or speed freak. Want to build a well balanced and accurate hunting rifle. Need to get a M700 long action for the build. Any tips or warnings before I have it built next summer.

 

[jsimonh]

Just make sure you get the right freebore for the bullets you want to shoot and don't over look Winchester brass. My freebore is 220 and I typically shoot 175gr or heavier.

 

[dra1911]

I figure I'll call PT&G about the freebore. Plan to shoot 162 A max and up to the 180 hybrid. Read 0.188" is about the right freebore. Should I use an action from the 30-06 family or a belted magnum? Want to be able to magazine feed so does it make a difference? Sorry if the question is stupid, never owned a 284 win.

 

[clowdis]

I'm using .187 freebore in my 7mm RSAUM and it works fine with 162s as well as 180s. Most bullets seat with just a bit of the boattail below the shoulder/neck junction

 

[James EPS]

I have a 284 improved reamer .188 FB, I have built 4 guns with this setup and shot one quite a bit this summer.

Feel free to PM with any questions.

Thanks
James

 

[Magnumwill]

I just finished my 284 hunter. I was wanting something light weight that would flat out be a "go-to" type budget rifle. I had a Winchester Long action laying around, a Remington 7mm-08 barrel (reamed out to 284) an dropped it in a B&C medalist then picked up a PTG trigger guard. It is one slick looking RemChester. Still waiting for a deer to walk out in front of it. I think the 284 is a great choice in an all around hunting rifle.

 

[dra1911]

Go-to hunting rifle is what I want out of this build. Thinking of another Leupold VX6 2-12x. I have them on my stepson's Win M70 all weather extreme in 270 Win and 7mm-08.

 

[acloco]

Nothing wrong with the 284 case.....but, it is expensive and sometimes hard to find.

Might I suggest a 280 or 280 AI? Check the ballistics and decide for yourself.

Nosler has AI brass ready to go (this is Norma brass).

 

[Magnumwill]

You cant go wrong with the Leupy. I thought about the 280 and 280 AI when I was making mine but I have a tactical rifle in 284 so having brass on hand was not an issue. If I ever go out a hunt somewhere I will probably use a more standard caliber in case I have to pick up ammo. But for me it is pretty much the rifle I pick up if I want to go trudge through the woods for a couple hours.

 

[dra1911]

Considered a 280 or AI, great rounds from what I've read. The 284 Win happened to catch my interest, nothing against the 280s. Any thoughts on a Edge filled McMillan Game Scout or A-3 Sporter rifle stock?