Yet another 6.5 x 284 question

[BOB LEE SWAGGER]

Yesterday I dropped off components for 6BRX and 7SAUM builds. I have a dasher. I have components for an additional build. The barrel that I have is a 1:8.5-6.5mm. I really have my mind set on a 6.5X284. It is a proven winner at 1000 yards. I know that the 6.5X47 is accurate but I like the extra horsepower of the 6.5X284. Since my twist is not 1:8 am I hamstrung by not being able to fully stabilize the 140's. Is it worth building a 6.5X284 and shooting the 120's & 130's or should I just purchase a 1:8 twist and use the full potential. Any advice is appreciated. No need to use the phrase "barrel burner" haha.

 

[FatBoy]

I have had seven 8.5 twist barrels in 6.5x284. They all hammer at 1k. I shoot hp, not BR, but they will easily clean a LR target out of a sling with 142s if I don't do anything stupid.

 

[ShootDots]

Yesterday I dropped off components for 6BRX and 7SAUM builds. I have a dasher. I have components for an additional build. The barrel that I have is a 1:8.5-6.5mm. I really have my mind set on a 6.5X284. It is a proven winner at 1000 yards. I know that the 6.5X47 is accurate but I like the extra horsepower of the 6.5X284. Since my twist is not 1:8 am I hamstrung by not being able to fully stabilize the 140's. Is it worth building a 6.5X284 and shooting the 120's & 130's or should I just purchase a 1:8 twist and use the full potential. Any advice is appreciated. No need to use the phrase "barrel burner" haha.

There is NO PROBLEM stabilizing 140's.. On the other hand, if you are so inclined, there is nothing wrong with 130's screaming out of the barrel at a "comfortable" 3100+ f.p.s. either! They too will get you to 1000..

 

[Switchbarrel]

I've got 6.5x.284 Shehanes in both 8.5 & 9" twists. Both
stabilize 140 a-max's, 142 SMK's & 141 Cauterucio's just fine.
You'll be fine.

-Rick

 

[BOB LEE SWAGGER]

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