6.5 x284
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tobycoda said:
If you are looking at some form of "prone" shooting as in F-Class (F-Open) you are WAY over-gunned. If you already have a .264 barrel, and want to shoot competitively at 300 yards, I would seriously consider a 6.5 x 47 Lapua. It is VERY accurate, will literally DOUBLE your barrel life and you will gain NOTHING at 300 yards by using a 6.5 x 284 as opposed to a 6.5 x 47 Lapua. If you don't have a barrel yet, I would also consider getting a 1-8 6mm barrel and go with a 6 Dasher>>>virtually unbeatable at 300 yards.
noload said:
Pat>>Good to see you back on here again! Have not seen you in awhile. Remember, I had a 6mmBR a little while back. Awesome round indeed! I will soon own another>>>but if you run 10 / 300 yard F-Open matches say 3 x 20 and do it under various weather conditions, from "relatively calm to blustery", what cartridge would come out on top winning at least 6 of those 10 matches? These are with 2 shooters of the same ability, with loads that are peak in each chambering. Obviously the term "unbeatable" is to advance the accolades of the Dasher, but name 1 cartridge that could beat it day in and day out..
GOOD REPLIES...But you still did not answer my question as to if it would be a good performer at 300 yards...That was my main question..I know it is an excellent long range cartridge..But what will it do at closer range ??? I shot the hell out of my 6br...infact went thru 2 barrels...Just want something different now..And the 6.5x284 is my choice this morning...lol
coford
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Well let me answer your question - a 6.5x284 can be a good performer at 300 but it is not the optimum cartridge to use. If you went through 2 barrels with your 6 BR you will go through 4 or 5 with a 6.5X284 shooting the same number of rounds. I shot one in F-Class for a couple of years and the accuracy started falling off at between 900 and 1000 rounds. Tried the barrel setback deal and it cost more than it was worth. I am at nearly 3000 with my current 6 BR and it is still shooting good and my Dasher is still going strong at 2000 rounds. As far as accuracy goes it will shoot very good - for a while - but probably not as good as a 6 Dasher or a 6x47.
Its the best cartridge EVER..... Benchrest and F class shooters across the USA are using it win every match they shoot at 300 yards and under.
Is that what your looking to hear? I don't think its going to happen. As a long time 6.5X284 shooter I would not choose the 6.5X284 for what your thinking of using it for in fact I don't like to shoot it at 600yards either, just 1000yds. I have a 6BR for that less than 600yard matches and it excels in that area.
Russ T
Is that what your looking to hear? I don't think its going to happen. As a long time 6.5X284 shooter I would not choose the 6.5X284 for what your thinking of using it for in fact I don't like to shoot it at 600yards either, just 1000yds. I have a 6BR for that less than 600yard matches and it excels in that area.
Russ T
ok,point well made and excepted..I will look into something different then...Thought about going 22-250 but had several bad reports as well.....Maybe the 223 will be more practical...Whats your thoughts on this..Reason of thought is because where I live here in new york,there is nothing more than 300 yard matchs,without having to drive 3 hours or so..So maybe you guys can comment on this as well..Thanks for your valued imput.....John
Then it depends on your competition. F-Open is ALL calibers under .35.. F-T/R is either .223 or .308 and it MUST be shot off a bipod. So if F-T/R is on the agenda, a .223 is okay>>>not quite as good as a .308 BUT not bad either. If F-Open is going to be pursued, a 6mmBR or 6 Dasher will make excellent, difficult to beat, rounds..
6.5x47 Lapua. ... an 8 twist will allow you the choice to use the 140 class bullets should you decide that's what you'd like , yet will still work nicely with 120-130 class bullets.
Mild recoil , decent barrel life , inherently accurate .
You'd be burning 10 grains less powder to achieve velocities that are 100-150fps less than the 6.5x284.
Reamer selection is key with regards to obtaining the above velocities.
I personally always liked the 284 case and would have no qualms building another given the availability of specific powders such as H 1000.
For someone who wasn't completely comfortable that their technique and other equipment wasn't of a very high standard I would suggest another cartridge to start out with if you plan on doing a lot of shooting.
Good luck on your build.
Mild recoil , decent barrel life , inherently accurate .
You'd be burning 10 grains less powder to achieve velocities that are 100-150fps less than the 6.5x284.
Reamer selection is key with regards to obtaining the above velocities.
I personally always liked the 284 case and would have no qualms building another given the availability of specific powders such as H 1000.
For someone who wasn't completely comfortable that their technique and other equipment wasn't of a very high standard I would suggest another cartridge to start out with if you plan on doing a lot of shooting.
Good luck on your build.
very good stuff Guys... I guess I need a 6 Dasher as well...
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