284 Win tactical build?

[Mr Flannel]

I'm thinking about building a straight 284 win or possibly a 284 shehane for comp (f-class) shooting, which I'll utilise a 28" to 30" barrel for - but I'm also thinking of having a shorter (switch) barrel available for tactical-style shooting, possibly 20" - 24", which I'd wuss out on and fit with a brake.

Has anyone tried a 284 with a short barrel before? I'd be really interested in the results. Shorter barrel is clearly a trade-off with the bigger case but who knows - it might have merit..?

Looking at projectiles in the 160-180gr range

Cheers

 

[B.Bates]

Re: 284 Win tactical build?

http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek095.html

 

[Mr Flannel]

Re: 284 Win tactical build?

Interesting - although I'd want to use a longer mag system in order to utilise the case capacity to the fullest, plus use the longer VLD projectiles.

Barrel on that rifle was 25". Wonder how a 20" would go?

 

[mj2evans]

Re: 284 Win tactical build?

I have thought about a 284 also (when I burn up the 308 barrel on my FN/Win) but I keep hearing short action limits the heavier bullets. If I have to go long action I'll stick with 6.5x55 or 30-06. Any opinions?

 

[scotharr]

Re: 284 Win tactical build?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: shootone</div><div class="ubbcode-body">http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek095.html </div></div>
+1 notice his comments about the action length vs bullet length. Sounds like you'd be better off with a long action in this caliber.

 

[sawhornsoff]

Re: 284 Win tactical build?

I'll be building one soon on the Surgeon 1086 long action repeater.

 

[Mr Flannel]

Re: 284 Win tactical build?

The 1086 looks like a great action to build on. Wonder if it will fit in an AICS stock?

Would still be interested to hear if someone has had any success with a short barrel configuration.

 

[Jon Lester]

Re: 284 Win tactical build?

I have a LA rem in A5 that WAS a 6.5-284 and Now is 284 for barrel life. Bugholes 180s and have had them above 2900 with RL17. 27" tube