25-284 Powder Ideas

Eric H said:

WOW. What was your COAL?

Click to expand...

I have some loaded that I can measure, but with the ttsx, they just fit into the magazine, so under 3". I'll measure some and get back to you.

Eric…here what I was using and the COAL was just over 2.8". If memory serves the 57.9 grains of H-4831SC was a bit over the book max so I'd start considerably below that and work up.

I know you don't have R26. It's the only powder I've shot out of my 25-284. It has a 25" Helix6 1-7.25" twist. I get 3150 FPS with the 131 BJ. I agree with others, that if it's accurate I'd run it.

You guys are awesome!

FEENIX said:

@Corvalliscory, I have a 22" 1:7" barrel on my .257 WBY and propelling the 163 Chinchaga at 2915 FPS with H1000 during my pressure testing. I have Retumbo loaded for my next range opportunity.

Click to expand...

Yes and I went through 3 barrels on my 28 and then 30 inch 30-378. US869. What's your point about barrel burners? I competed in 600 and 1000 yards

budlight said:

Yes and I went through 3 barrels on my 28 and then 30 inch 30-378. US869. What's your point about barrel burners? I competed in 600 and 1000 yards

Click to expand...

I do not have any issues with barrel burners. I am thankful for the experience, whatever round count I end up with.

Just bought a 25-284 on a Nesika. Couldn't pass it up for the price. Totally in the dark on brass. How do you guys make it?

ReataTexas said:

Just bought a 25-284 on a Nesika. Couldn't pass it up for the price. Totally in the dark on brass. How do you guys make it?

Click to expand...

I use Norma or Lapua 6.5-284 brass. Simply neck it down in a single pass. The 2 powders I've had the most success with is,
N550 and Hybrid V-100 with Remington Lg Rifle primers.
Have also had good results with Winchester LRM primers.

ReataTexas said:

Just bought a 25-284 on a Nesika. Couldn't pass it up for the price. Totally in the dark on brass. How do you guys make it?

Click to expand...

Lapua brass and R26 is all I've run in my 25-284.

I started with once fired 284 Winchester brass and a single pass through the resizing die to 25-284. My powder was H-4831SC which was easier to find locally than some of the others about the same burn rate. Norma 205 was also good, but became unavailable locally. As I used my rifle for hunting and wasn't always able to recover the brass, I was able to find bags of new Winchester 284 brass and it was great for my hunting. Also 50+ years ago when I built me rifle, the 6.5-284 wasn't popular, at least I don't remember that brass option.

That helps get me on the path. I greatly appreciate it, men. Looking forward to my first real wildcat rifle. 65x55Shooter, you've been at this as long as I've been alive!