Anybody loading 100gr ttsx in a 6.5x284?

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I'm looking for a starting point to load 100gr ttsx in my 6.5x284. I've checked the Barnes manual and even emailed Barnes but no luck. The Barnes rep sent me a magazine article about the 6.5x284 but it didn't have any info for the 100gr bullets. I'm hoping to use H-4350 as I have a surplus. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
 
I shoot 139 & 140 grain bullets only. I target accuracy and stay away from ultra high velocities. The throat of the 6.5x285 is it only downfall by prematurely burning out.
 
Thanks guys. I've decided to revamp the rifle. It's built on a short action and I can't make use of the 6.5x284's potential while mag feeding. Thats why I was thinking of using the 100gr bullets. Its getting sent to the smith for a rebarrel to 260.
 
Go to 6.5 Creedmoor on a short action--use "COW' method to form cases from 22-250--Mine is a Browning A bolt and it is a favorite--and ,yes,I have 260,6.5x55 and 6.5x64.
 
I'm already set up for 260. I have one built for long range steel banging and really like the cartridge. Plus the creedmore seems like more work than I wanna get into for a hunting rifle.
 
To each his/her own---The 6.5 Creedmoor has factory ammo and brass available and allows better/longer bullet seating than the 260---in any case good luck with your project.
 
hey guys, could use a little help on this subject too.

My original plan was to go with .260 for my next rifle (already even bought the dies) but I am having trouble finding the rifle I want in this caliber. However, it may work out that I can get a really good deal on the same rig in 6.5 CM so I am tempted to re-direct and go with that. The help I am looking for is for the brass and dies. Mostly brass. The above post suggests brass is available so I would like to know where? I am also new to fire forming cases and would like to expand my horizons as it were so info on this 22-250 brass trick would be helpful. I plan on using google here to so will try to be self sufficient as well. thanks.
 
Brass & factory ammo --Prophet River and ,I believe,I saw same at P & D in Edm--dies also available--The "COW''method of fire forming stands for "cream of wheat "--I personally use corn meal---To form 6.5 Creedmoor from 22-250 brass I use 18 grs Unique,fill case to the end of the neck with corn meal/cream of wheat and push a piece of cleaning patch in the neck to hold everything in place.--Fire in your rifle and you have a 6.5 C case,the right length.The Creedmoor is a much better balanced round than the 260 from my experience with a number of rifles.---Should you need further info Email direct to----bentbbl@telus.net------CHEERS ! Bent Barrel
 
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