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First I like to say hello to all on the forum I have not posted much
building a new short action
my short list is down to 25-284 or just a 284
95 present of the deer I have taken with rifle have all been taken wit a 250-3000
then I got into a magnum phase building a couple of belted mags all 3 are 11 lbs
looking to build a light short action and the 284 caught my interest and the 25-284 well I like my 25's
so wondering what everyone thinks about these to rounds
thanks
Wow no one with any experience with these two rounds
I've shot a few .284's (couple bolts and a cool Savage 99 lever gun). Good round. About the same performance as a .280Rem depending on the action length (which affects bullet seating depth of course).
Never have messed with the .25-.284 wildcat. I'm guessing that it'd perform about like a .25-06. I've seen a few guys shooting 6.5-.284. Good performer. Loud. Supposedly barrel life is a bit short compared to the 6.5x55 Swede. 6.5 Creedmore, and .260 Remington.
In a light, short action intended for deer, I'd be inclined to suggest that you go with a 7-08, .260 Remington, or one of the .25-08 wildcats (.25-Souper, .25-Humdinger, etc..........no I didn't make those names up) unless you really want the little bit of extra speed that you could get out of the .284 or the .25-.284.
http://www.ballisticstudies.com/Know...25+Souper.html
i have a 7-08 nice round and I looked at the 25-08 I just fig I had a bit more case with the 25-284 to play with the 115 and 120 grain bulletsQuote:
Originally Posted by Aaron L
thanks for Input and I will re look at the Souper