6x284 questions

[Longranger81]

Has anyone done a 6x284 short barrel 20-22”,considering building one for a hunting rifle to shoot 90g accubonds or ttsx, looking for any and all info I can find especially which powder for short barrel

 

[Hotshot]

The short barrel negates the larger powder capacity of the 284 case. You need that length to burn the powder. Just go 243 for what you want.

 

[CJ6]

The short barrel negates the larger powder capacity of the 284 case. You need that length to burn the powder. Just go 243 for what you want.

^^^^^^^^ this.
I had a mdl 7 made for a walking gun in 6-284 20" bbl. BIG waste of money. I wouldn't go less than 26-28" anymore 28 to 32" is what I have now. No they are not set up for walking. The 243 or similar, or 6BR Varieties would be my choice for a shorter barrel 6mm.

 

[Longranger81]

^^^^^^^^ this.
I had a mdl 7 made for a walking gun in 6-284 20" bbl. BIG waste of money. I wouldn't go less than 26-28" anymore 28 to 32" is what I have now. No they are not set up for walking. The 243 or similar, or 6BR Varieties would be my choice for a shorter barrel 6mm.

Does the bra or 243 do better in shorter barrel

 

[CJ6]

I'm looking strictly at usable powder burn in the short barrel. Even the 243 could use a longer barrel (I have two 20" barreled walking guns. One in 243 the other in 243 AI) When the AI gets cooked I'm going with a straight 6 BR.

 

[Longranger81]

I'm looking strictly at usable powder burn in the short barrel. Even the 243 could use a longer barrel (I have two 20" barreled walking guns. One in 243 the other in 243 AI) When the AI gets cooked I'm going with a straight 6 BR.

Out of curiosity what bullet and velocity did you run in that 20” 6-284 model 7

 

[CJ6]

I don't have my notes handy, but I believe it was around 3275 and 3350 with 87 v-maxs and 88 bergers. That was kinda pushing it too.

 

[ISS]

Short Barrel; try a 6 Dasher for efficiency and accuracy.

JMHO...

ISS

 

[ELR LVR]

I cut down a 30 incher to 23 inch just for a switch barrel carry gun
Approx 3100 fps afterward
I agree to the advice of just make it a 243 if going that short
But I mean, theres no law against it right?
I did so only so I could use the same brass etc between 2 guns
Anyway, I used the same load combo of H1000 with heavy bullets between the two and it worked well.
but preferred RL22 & 95 gr bergers over the heavies in the shorter barrel.