Re: Who has done a 22-284?
Do you have the P.O. Ackley books? I believe there is some load data there.
should be a lot of fun. I wonder if it will whistle when it goes off? :o
Steve
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
I shoot a 6mm-06 improved and use 4831sc, RL 25, H1000 and some regular IMR 4831. Just want to find a slow burning powder to get the best case density possible in my opinion. I get 3400 fps out of the 22-250 AI with 75gr a-max bullets and RL 22 so I would think you will start in this area and may end up with a slower powder yet.
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
I'm hoping h4831 will work, seems to work in a lot of other calibers I load for, so I maintain a good supply of it. I have a good pile of 7828 also, and I think some h1000. I was just wondering if anybody found a good pairing already.
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
I have done many. But the 284 case is much too long and I shortened it .250".
The best powders are Rel 19 and H4350. You don't need a long barrel either, 27" will give you 3600+ with an 80 gr. bullet using 43 grs. of powder.
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
That is pretty interesting, kind of ironic that he ended up loading it with 870. A discontinued powder that keeps turning up. When I was working up loads for my 7x300 weatherby everybody kept recommending 870. Thats great but I can't get it. :) Too bad the majority of the heavy bullets are for target. Some 80 grain gamekings would be sweet.
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
Thanks sharpshooter, I ordered a 26" to keep it usable but still keep my speed up. Off a bench I don't care but I don't like much above a 24 for carry, so 26 was a stretch for me.
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
:) Just got the email. The barrel was shipped. Its earlier than promised which means I'll be waiting on the dies. I am too excited to sleep.
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
Let us know how she does! You got me interested in this one.
Steve
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
Will do, I'm excited. I've been picking up heavy 22 bullets as I see them. Those barnes bullets are so sexy looking. :)
Re: Who has done a 22-284?
Dies were just shipped, going to have to put the new baby together and get it out for some load work. Will post pics when done.