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Who is running Berger 190 Hybrids in there straight 284?

BAT M 284

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I have a Second 284 being built plan on running Berger 190 Hybrids. Using Lapua Brass H4831SC
My Barrel is 1-8.75 31 inches.
 
I have them and have used them in my 284 Shehane with H4831SC but was never able to get the accuracy I did with the 184 Bergers. My velocities were around 2800 - 2850 with the 190s. I was running a 1-8 32in barrel at sea level and above 50 degF. Your 1-8.75 twist may be a little slow for them.
If you can't get 180 or 184 Bergers I would actually recommend 180gn Sierras over the 190s as I was able to get better results with them than the 190s.
 
I got them to shoot OUTSTANDING in my straight 284 after trying a long time and doing some serious experimenting. The only powder I could get them to shoot with was VN560. They shot tight (under 0.2 with limited testing) and the velocity was over 2950 in my 30-inch barrel. I ended up abandoning them though since N560 is very hot and my 184 load shoots 0.1 or less with H4350. My berrel is 8.5 twist and I shoot at sea level.
 

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