6.5-284 Reduced Loads and Accuracy

[stomp442]

Yes the accuracy is there. In fact my most accurate load is 48gr of H4831 and a 140 Amax running at 2840fps in a 26" barrel. I have got to ask. Why load it down? If you do feel you need to load it down then get the .260 or better yet build a .260AI and have the best of both worlds. In all seriousness though a 140 gr bullet pushed to 2800fps is enough to kill deer and similar sized game waaaay out there. I used my 6.5-284 last year with the load listed above to take a deer at 1243 yards. It had plenty of power to get the job done and more importantly I was confident enough to put the bullet where it needed to go.

[sawacs]

Yes the accuracy is there. In fact my most accurate load is 48gr of H4831 and a 140 Amax running at 2840fps in a 26" barrel. I have got to ask. Why load it down? If you do feel you need to load it down then get the .260 or better yet build a .260AI and have the best of both worlds. In all seriousness though a 140 gr bullet pushed to 2800fps is enough to kill deer and similar sized game waaaay out there. I used my 6.5-284 last year with the load listed above to take a deer at 1243 yards. It had plenty of power to get the job done and more importantly I was confident enough to put the bullet where it needed to go.

Thanks for the reply. The main reason for downloading the cartridge is for barrel life. Just because you own a Vette doesnt mean you keep it floored If I am shooting at 100 or 200 yards, why not reduce the load to 2600 or so. Then, when hunting season comes around, increase the velocity..

Cheers!

Shawn