284 Win hunting rifle - input needed!

rem338win said:
The .284 and the .270 are 1gr apart in water capacity. Basically you have a SA .270/280 with what some would claim is "inherent" accuracy.
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The idea of a short action with 7mm that can realistically reach 3000fps with a 26" barrel and 160gr bullets (albeit with RL17) appeals to me. This is based on many range reports that I've seen on line. Even still, 2900 FPS is enough for my purposes.

I do not want a 7-08 as you're looking at 140gr at ~2800. I would go with a 260 Rem for that for better SD numbers for the same weight grain.

I think that there's not much around my area that needs more than a 160 7mm bullet.

6.5-284 Lapua brass is readily available and have some on order ( or at least requested) from Hirsch.

Great brass, great bullets, more than enough velocity (even at 2900fps), good barrel life and as you say great accuracy potential. Yes that describes a lot of other rifles and calibers, but this is the one I decided on!
 
Remember that those guys pushing the .284 that fast are likely Fclass shooters, and if this is going to be a straight up hunting rig, I would be using the chambers, loading techniques or bullets that they are. It won't work well.
2850-2900 with certain bullets will be very doable in the .284 with a 26" bbl.
 
The one I've been mostly reading on was in a sturgeon action, 25" barrel, 2.9" oal with 160 accubonds - around 2970fps if I recal correctly.

the closest to my setup. Please don't get me wrong I'm not going to push stupid limits to get to 3000, but 2900 should be very doable.


rem338win said:
Remember that those guys pushing the .284 that fast are likely Fclass shooters, and if this is go
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plpfromnb said:
Yes, ordered directly from them. hopefully no issues getting it. The one I ordered (CFE5 if I remember exactly) is the extended one +0.11" or so to the factory mag length and I believe there are action modifications required to make it fit a factory rem action.
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Wyatt wont ship here, your order will likely be cancelled shortly.
 
that is unfortunate...

stupid that they list the special shipping rate for Canadian shipping and allow you to setup an account with a Canadian address then. They also state that orders under $100 do not require a export permit.


blargon said:
Wyatt wont ship here, your order will likely be cancelled shortly.
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plpfromnb said:
that is unfortunate...

stupid that they list the special shipping rate for Canadian shipping and allow you to setup an account with a Canadian address then. They also state that orders under $100 do not require a export permit.
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Well, it is possible that they changed their mind. When I tried to order one, he told me it wasnt worth his time or money to pay for the export licensing.
 
manitou210 said:
Your Thoughts
I am, for some reason, very much wanting to build a hunting rifle in 284Win.

Reasons I think you should re-think your thoughts.
There is nothing a .284 can do better than a wsm can do. You can load the wsm down to velocity of a .284 or you can step it up to the 7mm rem mag and 300wsm and more find ammo anywhere.
Brass is very hard to find for .284 ( you could neck up 6.5/284 Lapua some work required)
There is little reloading data for .284 what there is not up to what a bolt action can handle, Winchester loaded very moderatly as there Win 88 & Model 100 where not strong like a boltgun.
I would think resale value of a .284 would be much lower than the wsm (no Loaded ammo available)
I built a & 7mmwsm Rem trued action short, Hart 24" barrel, McMillan stock it was a shooter was driving 140gr Noslers at 3290 fps and very accurate, but it kicked hard gun with scope weighed 7lbs,it had a Rem magazine and cycled rounds well.a member here bought it and loves it and has shot lots of game in BC.
But the 7mmwsm is dieing as well hardly no manufactures offering it any more.
the American & Canadians where brain washed by the late Jack Oconnor on his 270win.
I read where he said the .280 rem was a better cartridge.
Just my thought
Manitou
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kamlooky said:
Corlanes makes their own action.
Not sure of your budget nor if they offer this chambering.
Worthy of an inquiry?
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Their current offerings are built for them by Defiance machine.
They do offer the .284 Win, that's what mine is chambered in.
 
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blargon said:
good news, I'll re-order mine...:D
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I checked my account with them on-line and it said that I had no pending orders.... when I called the lady said that she had it on her desk finishing the packing and shipping the next day. So if you order and don't see that you've actually placed an order according to your account don't worry.
 
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