284 win

[dan belisle]

I have somehow accumulated a silly number of 7mm rifles in 7 WSM, 7 RSAUM, 7mm-08, 7X57, 7X64, .280 and a current 7mm project rifle that is so silly I will not discuss it for fear of ridicule. I also just sold a .284 rifle. If I was forced to live with only one, it would probably be the 7X64, although the 7X57 would do just as well.

Cant be much worse than my 7mm-378 Wby experiment in the 80s. Think I needed to burn charcoal in that one, lol. - dan

 

[dan belisle]

I use 280 brass for my 7x64, works fine, shoulder is just a few thou longer in the 280, so a pass through the FL die is all it needs.

Good idea. I don't need anymore now, but that will surely help someone. - dan

 

[dan belisle]

What does the 7x57 have over a 280? At least the 284 will fit in a short action and it also does well in F-Class in a standard length action but you already know that.

Class. History. - dan

 

[pete dobinson]

Class. History. - dan

The 7x57 certainly has class. If I was building a classy stalking rifle, that would probably be my pick. For a lightweight mountain rifle or a target rifle the 284 win has the edge over it and the 280. jmo

 

[remington jim]

What does a 284 have to offer over a std 280?

Absolutely Nothing EXCEPT its KOOLER (jmo) and it will work well chambered in a STD lenght action rifle much better then in a Short action Especially with 145-175 gr bullets ! . RJ

 

[7mag]

Absolutely Nothing EXCEPT its KOOLER (jmo) and it will work well chambered in a STD lenght action rifle much better then in a Short action Especially with 145-175 gr bullets ! . RJ

Thats my thoughts. 284 should be on a long action for best results. But cool either way.

 

[Reloaderdude]

I have owned a 284 for many years and is my go to hunting rifle. It was born a 30/06 Mod 70 Winchester and had it re-barreled to 284. I can get a col of3.050 and still have just more the a .284 seating depth... very easy to run right along side the more powder stuffed 7RM. This little sweet heart is a tac driver

 

[remington jim]

I have owned a 284 for many years and is my go to hunting rifle. It was born a 30/06 Mod 70 Winchester and had it re-barreled to 284. I can get a col of3.050 and still have just more the a .284 seating depth... very easy to run right along side the more powder stuffed 7RM. This little sweet heart is a tac driver

Sounds like a Great Rifle - What loads you running out of yours - Powder -Bullets - What FPS do you get ? barrel Lenght ? Thxs RJ

 

[remington jim]

Absolutely Nothing EXCEPT its KOOLER (jmo) and it will work well chambered in a STD lenght action rifle much better then in a Short action Especially with 145-175 gr bullets ! . RJ

I can only get (284 win ) 2.825 COAL in my M600/M7 rifle - Even with milling out the action and using a extended mag box i would only get to a MAX of 3.0 inches - I can get up to around 3.300 with the Tikka -

 

[dan belisle]

The 7x57 certainly has class. If I was building a classy stalking rifle, that would probably be my pick. For a lightweight mountain rifle or a target rifle the 284 win has the edge over it and the 280. jmo

Agree. That's why I built one on a Rem 600. Chasing goats in the high country. - dan

 

[dan belisle]

I can only get (284 win ) 2.825 COAL in my M600/M7 rifle - Even with milling out the action and using a extended mag box i would only get to a MAX of 3.0 inches - I can get up to around 3.300 with the Tikka -

I modified my 600 mag and receiver, can get 3.15 with that combo. - dan

 

[MadDog]

Used to have a 99C in 284 but she gone.

Replaced with this, Weatherby Vanguard, Ron Smith barrel in 284 Win, Dednutz mount, Hogue overmolded stock and Leupold scope, love it.

 

[remington jim]

Nice Rifle Maddog ! What's your go to Load for it > RJ

 

[MadDog]

Still running factory ammo, must have had three boxes left after I sold the Savage 99.

 

[hoytcanon]

I sold my last .284, but have a 6.5-284 build in the works, so will put my brass to good use.

 

[remington jim]

I sold my last .284, but have a 6.5-284 build in the works, so will put my brass to good use.

They make 6.5-284 Brass - I have some i can Sell you RJ

 

[hoytcanon]

They make 6.5-284 Brass - I have some i can Sell you RJ

Yes, of course... but it is a one step trick to turn .284 into 6.5-284... no need to spend $2/each when I have plenty of perfectly good brass in the bin.

 

[pete dobinson]

With good quality 6.5-284 brass available 284 owners have never had it so good. Used to be the only brass was winchester.

 

[remington jim]

With good quality 6.5-284 brass available 284 owners have never had it so good. Used to be the only brass was winchester.

Now we have both available in Lapua ! I just got a 200 284 Win Lapua and a 100 Bertram 284 Win too ! . RJ

 

[pete dobinson]

Now we have both available in Lapua ! I just got a 200 284 Win Lapua and a 100 Bertram 284 Win too ! . RJ

I didn't realise they made straight 284 win brass, that's even better. Thanks Jim