Loading 6.5-284

[JonnyRossco]

Hey there,

I have a new 6.5-284 coming together and now that the rifle is on it's way, I'm starting to think about loading for it. It's a Pierce long action with a 26" 1:8 twist barrel.

I'm looking for a little real range experience with powder and bullets? I'll take whatever info you got!

Thanks!

JR

 

[nowarningshot]

Saw a ad in the EE today for matrix 142, and 150 vld. Did some research, and i do not think my rifle would stabilize them, they also make a 160 vld. Did not think any manufacturers made large for caliber spitzers for the bore. Might want to send a question to Marshal at matrix.

 

[b72471]

I have two rifles in this caliber. My load for both H4831 XXgrs and Berger 140gr VLD, also the 140gr Sierra bthp. Great caliber, nothing else in a 6.5 will compete with this at 1000Mtrs.
Enjoy

 

[JonnyRossco]

I have two rifles in this caliber. My load for both H4831 XXgrs and Berger 140gr VLD, also the 140gr Sierra bthp. Great caliber, nothing else in a 6.5 will compete with this at 1000Mtrs.
Enjoy

Thank you! I will see if I can source some H4831, I already picked up a couple hundred Berger 140gr Hybrids. I hadn't bothered with the SMK's as I had found in recent history that anything they can do the Hybrids can do better. I may pick some up to try though...

 

[slvdout]

I also use H4831sc and 140 smk.

 

[Ganderite]

I used RL22 and Sierra 142. Around 3000 fps (30" brl)

 

[rl4930]

I've been experimenting with h1000 and have used 4350. I have a box of matrix 150's. Haven't tried em yet tho. I use 140 vld's

 

[marshman]

You havent tried them?? Nothing else compares this was a 750yd WT from NY

I've been experimenting with h1000 and have used 4350. I have a box of matrix 150's. Haven't tried em yet tho. I use 140 vld's

 

[Guy JR]

I used RL22 and Sierra 142. Around 3000 fps (30" brl)

This is exactly what I was going to type but 50 fps slower.

 

[rl4930]

You havent tried them?? Nothing else compares this was a 750yd WT from NY

That's a big hole! I just got mine built. So I'm still playing around with it. I started off with Bergers. I've since switched to dale J's chinchaga bullets.