sierracharlie338
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Yes there are at least three that I know of. You need to know what brass you will be shooting as well as bullet before you commit to a chamber on this one.
Realistic 6.5X284 MV?
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I'm getting 3050 on a 26" Bartlein with no pressure from a 140 Berger HVLD and retumbo, with Lapua brass. Getting 2950from a 156 Berger RL26 I ran it to 2990 and hit pressure there. I will say RL26 is weird. At the top end some days no pressure other days it's hot, be careful and back down safely to what works in all types of conditions.btw mine was set for a LA and a long throat. My coal is around 3.160"
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Mine was very similar to yours it sounds like. I seated 140 VLDs at 3.156, I had it over 3100 fps with RL25 but settled on an accuracy load at 3072 fps and very comfortable pressures.
With a Norma/SAAMI spec 6.5x284 chamber(.188" throat), and 24-26" barrels, I run the 140-143 class bullets using Retumbo at 2975-3000FPS, and, 156gr Berger's at the same velocity range using R26.
The Norma has a longer free bore, on my norma Reamer is 188
Alberta Boy
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6.5x284
24" Proof
Retumbo 58.0 grains
140gr Vld Hunter
2960 FPS at 23 Fahrenheit
24" Proof
Retumbo 58.0 grains
140gr Vld Hunter
2960 FPS at 23 Fahrenheit
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littlebighorn
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Similar to Hard rock, my 6.5x284 long action 1:8 twist is for hunting only. It is comfortable at 3200 fps with 124g Hammer Hunters and RL 26.
I have not used the 140s in it so I can't comment on that, but mine definitely likes to put the Hammers in one hole.
I have not used the 140s in it so I can't comment on that, but mine definitely likes to put the Hammers in one hole.
Nice thing about a well constructed 6.5x284 rifle/load, it's quite easy to put your shots in one hole!
BrentM
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2920-2950
lancetkenyon
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2950-3000 with a 140 VLD in a couple different 6.5-.284 Normas I have loaded up.
I have a couple buddies who are die hard 6.5-.284 fans, with 5 or 6 between them, and they get 3000+ in theirs with a 140.
I have a couple buddies who are die hard 6.5-.284 fans, with 5 or 6 between them, and they get 3000+ in theirs with a 140.
SteveBurton
Formerly 'Jackmonkey'
My 6.5-284 is built on a LA with a 24" barrel. 53 grains of H4831sc pushes a 140 VLD at 2950 fps. I can get it up to 3050 but my accuracy node is at 2950. Shoots them in one hole when I do my job.
23" carbon6 barrel 1/7 shooting 135 badlands SBD II Using h4831 I hit 3000 and settled in around 2970 ish off the top of my head. Hope that helps
Bullwhacker
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My 6.5-284 results with a 24" Proof barrel with 140 Berger's. 3150 fps with RL26, inconsistent accuracy. 3065 fps with RL23, very consistent accuracy.
