6.5-284 Norma h-870 data with 160 gr bullet?

[riflelooney]

Got about 15 lb of h-870. Any one have any data for a 160 ??? used this years ago and I know its not a clean powder but it was great in a 7-300 Weatherby. Seems like the burn rate MIGHT be ok with the 160 Matrix ???

 

[Patch700]

A bit slow for the 284 case... was the powder of choice in my 6.5x300's

Never did shoot anything heavier than a 140 class out of my 6.5x284's .. Also be sure to use a magnum primer with 870.

Good luck.

 

[wboggs]

I tried it in a custom .338-378 before it was a standard offering. Accuracy was terrible and it was dirty.
Personally, I'd be a little skeptical. BILL