6.5-284 vs. 264 Win Mag

[Trooper1]

I second the .264 Win Mag. I shoot 130 gr. Nosler AB's (factory load) in mine and they perform admirably In accuracy and on game. I am going to try the 117 gr. Hammers in it this spring. Stay away from continuous fire at the range, let it cool when working up a load, and as a hunting rifle you'll never have to worry about burning up a barrel. Mine weighs in at 6lb 9 oz, without scope, in a 26" barrel. Recoil is not an issue. For long range hunting, velocity for bullet performance at distance is there with the .264, better than any of the other 6.5's without going to a wildcat.

 

[Muddyboots]

OK I am now on the 6.5 bandwagon with a Savage LRH in 6.5-284 Norma. Should have in a week or so. What tipped the decision was the 26" barrel and the price was crazy at $559. I was going to rebarrel an old .270 but at this price WHY? Already looking forward to putting it together!

 

[Wachsmann]

With the 26 inch barrel you could get 2950 to 3000fps with the right slow burning powders. I got 4300 rounds that produced half minute accuracy. But from 4300 to 4700 the barrel with to the dogs. I was only running mine at about 2870 FPS on the 140 but loved every time I pulled the trigger. I stuck with the 140 Berger's throughout the rifles life. I been thinking about rebarrellng this rifle for a few years now. I will probably go with the 6.5/284 again because I already have a new 264win that never been shoot.