A few months ago I came across a 6.5x284 that I just couldn't turn down. Once I got it home I quickly realized that a short action was not the platform for such a cartridge. I toyed with the idea of running it on 100gr ttsx's for hunting season but I just didn't want to. So after a few phone calls, a bit of cash and a little time everything came together to turn my unfired 6.5x284 into my ideal deer rifle.
I got in contact with Terry from Black Art Rifle Company and I was lucky enough to have him tell me he'd have my rifle done for deer season. The action that came on the gun had already been slabbed, bolt fluted and bolt handle skelentonized. Terry cleaned up the action and the Shilen barrel was unscrewed. A #4 Kreiger was chambered in 260 Rem, fluted, finished at 24" and put in its place. A Wyatts extended box mag was fitted and covered with a PTG hinged floorplate. The trigger had been tuned to a crisp 2 lbs previously and was left as is. The whole works was Arma-coated black and bedded into a Manners ultralight stock.
The Tally lightweights were lapped and a Nightforce 2.5-10x32 with a NPR-2 reticle was set on top. The whole package come in at 8.5lbs loaded with a sling. Not exactly a lightweight but I wasn't looking for one. She balances perfectly and handles the same. Can't wait to get it to the range. Hopefully load development goes quick and she can start putting meat in the freezer.
A big thanks to Terry! He is awesome to deal with and does beautiful work.
Range report to follow.
I got in contact with Terry from Black Art Rifle Company and I was lucky enough to have him tell me he'd have my rifle done for deer season. The action that came on the gun had already been slabbed, bolt fluted and bolt handle skelentonized. Terry cleaned up the action and the Shilen barrel was unscrewed. A #4 Kreiger was chambered in 260 Rem, fluted, finished at 24" and put in its place. A Wyatts extended box mag was fitted and covered with a PTG hinged floorplate. The trigger had been tuned to a crisp 2 lbs previously and was left as is. The whole works was Arma-coated black and bedded into a Manners ultralight stock.
The Tally lightweights were lapped and a Nightforce 2.5-10x32 with a NPR-2 reticle was set on top. The whole package come in at 8.5lbs loaded with a sling. Not exactly a lightweight but I wasn't looking for one. She balances perfectly and handles the same. Can't wait to get it to the range. Hopefully load development goes quick and she can start putting meat in the freezer.
A big thanks to Terry! He is awesome to deal with and does beautiful work.
Range report to follow.
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