Friday I am going to get my 284 started with load development. I have a 1-8 twist and am using either the 180 Berger or the 175 Sierras. Any suggestions on powder and weights would be appreciated. I plan on using 4831SC, Retumbo or H1000. Thanks in advance, Don.
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Where would I get that from???
I'll be in the same boat soon
, as far as I feel, .284Win is a great caliber pics?
How is the RL-17 for temperature stability.
if it is as stable as the hodgdon stuff that would be great.
if it is not as stable the I would opt for the h-1000 or retumbo.
Consistancy over varying temperature is more important that increased velocity.
RL17 has thus far shown itself to be high temp tolerant, can't say with cold temps.
Its burn rate is in the same ballpark as 4350. H1000 and Retumbo would be very slow by comparison.
RL17 is not in Canada yet. I had to source it outside the country.
Its burn rate is in the same ballpark as 4350. H1000 and Retumbo would be very slow by comparison.
RL17 is not in Canada yet. I had to source it outside the country.
I am shooting a New (only 150 rounds so far) 284 Shehane, with a 30'' Krieger barrel 8.5 twist. It Loves 180 Bergers, & 56.6gr of H4831sc BR2 primers @ 2850fps, OAL is 3.170. I Tried 55gr of R17 it ran 3020fps, going to play with that a Little more this weeked.
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I was going to build a 6.5 for myself but since I have some 7mm barrels in stock that seem a bit hard to move I decided to go with a 284. A bit more recoil but longer barrel life and will out shoot a 6.5, can't loose!
Out shoot a 6.5??????
Mr Robertson, We may agree on the case [284] BUT a 7MM outshooting a 6.5mm??? Can't be done!!!! More recoil does not transmit to a more accurate caliber. They're close but I believe in the 6.5. enough said.
Enjoy the new toys Bill
Mr Robertson, We may agree on the case [284] BUT a 7MM outshooting a 6.5mm??? Can't be done!!!! More recoil does not transmit to a more accurate caliber. They're close but I believe in the 6.5. enough said.
Enjoy the new toys Bill
YMMV but it has been proven in the field and in the lab that the 7mm has it over the 6.5
The biggest difference is that guys are able to reach 6.5/284 velocities shooting the 180 Bergers. higher BC will win out when the same velocity is achieved. recoil management is a shooter problem and when controlled becomes a non factor.
Ian
whose barrels do you have, what twist and what finishing length
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you should easily be able to reach 2950 with the 284 shehane there is supposed to be a sweet spot around 2950
The biggest difference is that guys are able to reach 6.5/284 velocities shooting the 180 Bergers. higher BC will win out when the same velocity is achieved. recoil management is a shooter problem and when controlled becomes a non factor.
Ian
whose barrels do you have, what twist and what finishing length
0'2 fish
you should easily be able to reach 2950 with the 284 shehane there is supposed to be a sweet spot around 2950
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It sure is. Thanks for the link.
It is amazing to me just how well the top F/Open rifles are shooting these days. The 1,000 yard 20-shot group that he fired in that article is incredible.
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Sorry this work thing is a PITA... Hopefully I will get out on Monday. I don't have a OAL for you guys. Mick Mcphee did the work, XP 100, RKS 1-8 1.37'x30", stock is of my own design (big bstrd thumbhole). Scoped the rifle weighs 20.5 lbs. Yes it has a very long .285 throat, as I found that the Bergers were just slightly over bore. Hopefully I will get to play some more shortly, but there is very limited cash in the play fund due to strike action (2 months and counting)....
Sorry this work thing is a PITA... Hopefully I will get out on Monday. I don't have a OAL for you guys. Mick Mcphee did the work, XP 100, RKS 1-8 1.37'x30", stock is of my own design (big bstrd thumbhole). Scoped the rifle weighs 20.5 lbs. Yes it has a very long .285 throat, as I found that the Bergers were just slightly over bore. Hopefully I will get to play some more shortly, but there is very limited cash in the play fund due to strike action (2 months and counting)....
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