Well I am about to build a straight 284, it is going to be a 700la 9 twist throated for the 180vld. Just looking for experiences good or bad.
thanks scott
thanks scott
straight 284 experiences
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Re: straight 284 experiences
Scott,
I've been shooting the same setup for about 3 years now. I started with the 175 SMK's and they shot so well I never got around to trying the 180's. I'm pushing H4831SC with in a 28" barrel to 2850 FPS. Just rebarreled after 3200 rounds. It started dropping off a little around 2600 though. All my experiences have been good. I also shoot a 260 and at 1000 yd's the 284 is the out right winner.
Dennis
Scott,
I've been shooting the same setup for about 3 years now. I started with the 175 SMK's and they shot so well I never got around to trying the 180's. I'm pushing H4831SC with in a 28" barrel to 2850 FPS. Just rebarreled after 3200 rounds. It started dropping off a little around 2600 though. All my experiences have been good. I also shoot a 260 and at 1000 yd's the 284 is the out right winner.
Dennis
Re: straight 284 experiences
good to hear it has reasonable barrel life, I just needed another caliber I didn't have anything in between 6 dasher and 338 edge.
good to hear it has reasonable barrel life, I just needed another caliber I didn't have anything in between 6 dasher and 338 edge.
Re: straight 284 experiences
nothing wrong at all with the .284.. mine is a tack driver the only problems with any of my rifles is the darn nut behind the bolt keeps getting loose...
nothing wrong at all with the .284.. mine is a tack driver the only problems with any of my rifles is the darn nut behind the bolt keeps getting loose...
Re: straight 284 experiences
diggler, Graham is having GAP build him one with the same specs right now. I think he's using a different action though. I can't wait to see how it does.
diggler, Graham is having GAP build him one with the same specs right now. I think he's using a different action though. I can't wait to see how it does.
Re: straight 284 experiences
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 264win</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sure glad your looking for a " straight " .284 lol. </div></div>
as opposed to a gay 7mm (inside joke)
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 264win</div><div class="ubbcode-body">sure glad your looking for a " straight " .284 lol. </div></div>
as opposed to a gay 7mm (inside joke)
Re: straight 284 experiences
I have a .284 9 twist on a long action with a 26 inch Broughton 5c. I also had mine throated for the 180 berger. The 180, and the 175 Matchking shot well, but then I tried the 168 Berger and stopped looking. Also used a couple of powders and nothing came close to 4831sc. Good Luck!
I have a .284 9 twist on a long action with a 26 inch Broughton 5c. I also had mine throated for the 180 berger. The 180, and the 175 Matchking shot well, but then I tried the 168 Berger and stopped looking. Also used a couple of powders and nothing came close to 4831sc. Good Luck!
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Im also in the process of a 284 build except mine is a short action and reamer set up for a 140 grain...This is going to be a lightweight hunter. Got a Benchmark barrel coming for it though.
Im also in the process of a 284 build except mine is a short action and reamer set up for a 140 grain...This is going to be a lightweight hunter. Got a Benchmark barrel coming for it though.
Re: straight 284 experiences
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stiggy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">diggler, Graham is having GAP build him one with the same specs right now. I think he's using a different action though. I can't wait to see how it does.</div></div>I've got y'all beat: I've ordered a 6.5/284 necked-up to 7mm.
It will be on a GAP action, with a gain-twist barrel starting at 9.75 and ending at 8.9.
Only 25" of barrel, though. I only want/need 2850fps with 180's, and the capability of shooting the 168VLD's with RE17 if I want to go faster.
Powder will be 'straight' 4831, none of that bi-curious 4831SC stuff.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Stiggy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">diggler, Graham is having GAP build him one with the same specs right now. I think he's using a different action though. I can't wait to see how it does.</div></div>I've got y'all beat: I've ordered a 6.5/284 necked-up to 7mm.
It will be on a GAP action, with a gain-twist barrel starting at 9.75 and ending at 8.9.
Only 25" of barrel, though. I only want/need 2850fps with 180's, and the capability of shooting the 168VLD's with RE17 if I want to go faster.
Powder will be 'straight' 4831, none of that bi-curious 4831SC stuff.
Re: straight 284 experiences
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GLOWWORM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">6.5-284 necked up to 7mm LMAO </div></div>
Lol...no its not a straight .284 its a 7mm-284, its a 6.5-284 necked up to 7mm...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GLOWWORM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">6.5-284 necked up to 7mm LMAO </div></div>
Lol...no its not a straight .284 its a 7mm-284, its a 6.5-284 necked up to 7mm...
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GLOWWORM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And difference is ?????? </div></div>
No difference, a 7mm is a .284, I was just goofin' with ya...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: GLOWWORM</div><div class="ubbcode-body">And difference is ?????? </div></div>
No difference, a 7mm is a .284, I was just goofin' with ya...
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very nice of course mine will be a benchmark barrel also, its the only way I fly. thanks for getting my thread going again BK
very nice of course mine will be a benchmark barrel also, its the only way I fly. thanks for getting my thread going again BK
