I have been reading the Hide for some time and am now suffering from information overload. I have searched and possibly have missed it. So here is another question from a newbie. I plan on building a rifle but need to know for a 6.5x284, which action 700 SA or LA is the one to begin the build with?
Rem 700 SA or LA?
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Re: Rem 700 SA or LA?
For a hunting rifle using 120 or 140 bullets, the short action is fine. If you want the most velocity for long range target/tactical shooting...you will need the long action. If you put a 139-142 target bullet next to a 6.5-284 case and make the OAL 2.8", you will see just how far the bullet is seated into the case which means powder capacity is diminished.
For a hunting rifle using 120 or 140 bullets, the short action is fine. If you want the most velocity for long range target/tactical shooting...you will need the long action. If you put a 139-142 target bullet next to a 6.5-284 case and make the OAL 2.8", you will see just how far the bullet is seated into the case which means powder capacity is diminished.
Re: Rem 700 SA or LA?
10 or so years ago GAP built me a 6/284 on a short action. He reworked the magwell and ramp to accept 105g and chamber to match.
It really was a great rifle, miss it now.
Not sure if that would work with the 6.5... but if you go LA, would the std .284 with the better BC 7mm be a way to go ? Just a thought.
10 or so years ago GAP built me a 6/284 on a short action. He reworked the magwell and ramp to accept 105g and chamber to match.
It really was a great rifle, miss it now.
Not sure if that would work with the 6.5... but if you go LA, would the std .284 with the better BC 7mm be a way to go ? Just a thought.
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