sable tireur
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With the action I have now is it more or less difficult to go to 6.5x284 verses the 28? And cost wise as well?
I have to assume you mean the .280 Remington version of the 6.5-280 Remington Improved (30 degree shoulder or the 40 degree Ackley shoulder)?
The costs are fairly straight forward, look up the components from reputable suppliers and add. As an example, the 6.5-280 Rem. Improved is more costly right from the start due to the cost of dies.
The 6.5-06 (standard case) is the simplest solution and a terrific cartridge. The 6.5-284 would be my next choice but there will be adjustments in the magazine, feed rails and ramp. I don't care what the amateurs want to pipe in with for an opinion, they don't know.
If you want to reduce the effects of felt recoil, you need to either reduce the powder charge (ejecta) and/or the bullet weight. Contrary to the arm chair enthusiasts, the 130 Berger hunting bullets will kill an elk just fine. You have to know your load and your ability to place the shot precisely.
If you want to 6.5 Creedmoor, sell the rifle you have, get a short action and build what you want or choose from the ever increasing number of factory rifles chambered for the 6.5 Creedmoor.
I am not a reloader myself yet but have several buddies who load a bunch that are willing to help me out and get me setup for the round of choice.
You couldn't ask for more, although there is a good supply of factory ammunition which will shoot with good accuracy until you get to that point.
Regards.