My 32 " Barrel on my F Class Unlimted is Shooting Nicely so Far Just getting the barrel broke in ! RJ
284 win
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My 32 " Barrel on my F Class Unlimted is Shooting Nicely so Far Just getting the barrel broke in ! RJ
I have a light interest in the cartridge, it waned when I got into .280 AI but I still think the design and history is very interesting. I just felt, like many, that it was best in a long action.
Now that Weatherby has given us the 6.5 RPM, I suppose we'll likely see a wildcat 7mm version on what is essentially a stretched "full long action" .284 Win case. That could be neat, and better than both the .284 and .280 AI as well as likely even the 7mm Rem Mag.
Now that Weatherby has given us the 6.5 RPM, I suppose we'll likely see a wildcat 7mm version on what is essentially a stretched "full long action" .284 Win case. That could be neat, and better than both the .284 and .280 AI as well as likely even the 7mm Rem Mag.
I want to see a 7 RPM for Sure ! RJ
I have one built on a m600 action with M7 trigger and bottom metal with a brown pounder stock too - I would like to see picks of yours if you post them or pm me some please . RJ
Those Brown Pounders are very nice stocks. I only own one, but quite like it. - dan
pete dobinson
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I'm also a 284win fanboy. 
Most of my hunting was with a 284win. My first rifle I owned was a browning micro medallion chambered in 284 so I'm partial to it. I still have it to this day. To me the biggest advantage, especially in a hunting rifle, is in a short action, light compact rifle. You are limited to 120 gr - 150 gr bullets and I believe flat based bullets are a better choice especially if your mag box is 2.800". I've wanted to have a rifle built on this cartridge, I just haven't got around to it. A rifle like Buchmaster's would suit me fine.
Most of my hunting was with a 284win. My first rifle I owned was a browning micro medallion chambered in 284 so I'm partial to it. I still have it to this day. To me the biggest advantage, especially in a hunting rifle, is in a short action, light compact rifle. You are limited to 120 gr - 150 gr bullets and I believe flat based bullets are a better choice especially if your mag box is 2.800". I've wanted to have a rifle built on this cartridge, I just haven't got around to it. A rifle like Buchmaster's would suit me fine.
pete dobinson
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I'm patiently waiting RJ!
EASY for them to Produce it -I THINK it would sell better then the 6.5 RPM and it would PROB be a BETTER choice for most people( non hand loaders ) with a Variety of factory ammo from 120 to 175 gr bullets being loaded - jmo RJ
a 7x64 will have been better ... but the 284 is a great cartridge. i ve seen a few barrenground caribous taken it but every caliber is working great with the small caribou anyway ...
Problem with the 7x64 (and yes, I have one, and a couple of 280's) is ammo and brass. Not easy to come by now, a decade or more back it was extremely difficult. I got my first factory ammo for mine from a hunting buddy in Spain. - dan
Any thing a 7 x 64 can do A 280 Rem can do better for Much CHEAPER ! 
jmo RJ
jmo RJ
pete dobinson
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RJ, I have a winchester extreme weather chambered in 270 which I'm thinking of getting rebarreled to an RPM whether it be 6.5 or 7mm if it ever comes about. I think it will be a good candidate. I'll just need a good supply of brass.
RJ
I've read a couple posts on US sites about the wildcat 7mm rpm. Looks fun. - dan
pete dobinson
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I think I've read the same posts, it certainly looks interesting. It would be difficult to get a reamer and dyes for the 7 rpm me thinks.
