.284 Win, why not?

[txolds442]

Hey guys, how come I don't see to many dicussions on .284win? The cartidge info on this site makes it sounds like a winner over the 6.5-284. I'm looking for a rifle that will live in the 800-1100 yard range with decent barrel life and won't kick by butt. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks guys!

 

[effendude]

Tx,
I am not sure how you have missed the all of the .284 posts. A quick search of this forum's pages will provide you with hours of enjoyable reading, nearly all of it very positive. Build one, you will love it.

Scott

 

[Larryh128]

There are a lot of guys shooting them and a variation 284 Shehane.

 

[Larryh128]

Go to the home page, left side, scroll down to 7mm & click on it. Info on both.

 

[DennisH]

My 284 is one of the best shooting rifles I have!

Dennis

 

[geordiesniper]

I am shooting a 284 Shehane at 600 to 1000 yards with Berger 180gr vlds and love it. I used to shoot my 6.5 x 55 Ack Imp for F class and 1000 yd Benchrest matches, but was constantly outdone by the 7mm rifles on the line, so that is why I went for the Shehane. Just go for a straight 284 and use off the shelf dies as Shehane dies have to be custom dies. No brainer!

 

[DennisH]

My straight 284 is pushing 180 Bergers @ 2,950fps. And it does the job.

I love the gun!

 

[Erik Cortina]

My straight 284 is pushing 180 Bergers @ 2,950fps. And it does the job.

I love the gun!

What powder and barrel length?

 

[Preacher]

If I had to loose them all but one, that one would be one of my straight .284 Winchesters.......

 

[Tommie]

I don't have a .284 and that's a bad thing.

Tom

 

[txolds442]

Tommie, sounds like you and I are in the same boat. Thank you everyone, for your responses! Sounds like I found my next project.

 

[Tommie]

Tommie, sounds like you and I are in the same boat. Thank you everyone, for your responses! Sounds like I found my next project.

I'm envious! Keep us posted.

 

[jbpmidas]

I enjoy my Shehane! The first match I shot it in, I easily bested my previous highs! And, I was fireforming brass at the same time!

 

[DennisH]

What's the max powder people are getting in their Shenene barrel's?

And the max speed?