About two weeks ago John708 received his lefthanded Savage model 10. This time is wears a nutless, 32' Broughton 1:8, 5C, barrel in light Palma Contour, chambered in .284 Winchester. The action has been squared, and the bolt has been replaced with a PT&G .701 bolt. John has spent a lot of time running the numbers on the .284 with 180 grain Berger. As most of you know John has spent the last 3 years shooting the 6mmBRX. The 6mmBRX has proven to be an excellent 600-1000 yard cartridge. On paper the .284 shoots inside the 6mmBRX with regard to the wind. It will be interesting to see if the .284 proves as effective as the 6mmBRX. It cost more to shoot, the recoil is heavier, the toll on brass and barrels may also prove to be costlier. I am sure John will give this new rifle a true test an keep us informed as he does it.
I would personally like to thank, Charles Ballard and Jerry Tierney for their advice. I would also like to thank Dave Kiff, and Tim North for their help with a reamer and barrel. Both make superior products. Another special Thanks to Paul our moderator and owner of the 6mmBR website for allowing us who love to shoot have such a fine forum to share our knowledge.
Nat Lambeth
I would personally like to thank, Charles Ballard and Jerry Tierney for their advice. I would also like to thank Dave Kiff, and Tim North for their help with a reamer and barrel. Both make superior products. Another special Thanks to Paul our moderator and owner of the 6mmBR website for allowing us who love to shoot have such a fine forum to share our knowledge.
Nat Lambeth