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<blockquote data-quote="cabelasken" data-source="post: 2556071" data-attributes="member: 117774"><p>I have 3 284 wins one browning a bolt purchased in 1984. original barrel lasted for 6000 rounds before it finally reached 1 1/4" groups and then I sent it to Brown Precision for a shillen #3. The rifle returned to 1/4" groups and really liked Barnes TSX bullets in 140 Gr. The other two 284s are a Herters U9 with a target stock and a limited run Model 70 from the mid 90's. The both shoot well but not spectacular. I have put another 5000 rounds thru the a bolt and the groups are about 1" now. I was gonna ship it back to Mark for another shillen, but on the advice of a friend, bought an X bolt in 280AI. The rifles fit and finish is very good for a factory rifle and groups have been under 3/4" with very little tuning. For under $1K, or about the price of a shillen installed. It gives about 50 to 75 FPS more velocity than the 284, but needs an inch or two of additional barrel length to do so. Brass is easily made and heavier bullets fit nicely in the long browning clips. Feeding issues are non existent with the long sleek 280 AI cases. I now have another x bolt in 280 AI and I picked up one for my son in law. The 3 - 284s are probably goona sit in the back of the safe for awhile!!!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cabelasken, post: 2556071, member: 117774"] I have 3 284 wins one browning a bolt purchased in 1984. original barrel lasted for 6000 rounds before it finally reached 1 1/4" groups and then I sent it to Brown Precision for a shillen #3. The rifle returned to 1/4" groups and really liked Barnes TSX bullets in 140 Gr. The other two 284s are a Herters U9 with a target stock and a limited run Model 70 from the mid 90's. The both shoot well but not spectacular. I have put another 5000 rounds thru the a bolt and the groups are about 1" now. I was gonna ship it back to Mark for another shillen, but on the advice of a friend, bought an X bolt in 280AI. The rifles fit and finish is very good for a factory rifle and groups have been under 3/4" with very little tuning. For under $1K, or about the price of a shillen installed. It gives about 50 to 75 FPS more velocity than the 284, but needs an inch or two of additional barrel length to do so. Brass is easily made and heavier bullets fit nicely in the long browning clips. Feeding issues are non existent with the long sleek 280 AI cases. I now have another x bolt in 280 AI and I picked up one for my son in law. The 3 - 284s are probably goona sit in the back of the safe for awhile!!! [/QUOTE]
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