6.5x284 new barrel needed?

[FDH1965]

I recently bought a Used Savage model 12 bench rest in 6.5x284. After it arrived I cleaned it and started to set up some test cartridges. I normally set my COAL at .003-.005 off the lands. For this i am using Hornady 140 grain ELDx. The closest I could get was about .3 from the lamds and the bullet is so far out, it won’t stay in the case which is a definite no go. I am thinking this barrel is shot out, but I have no experience with this cartridge or this rifle.

I am am looking for thoughts and recommendations on this. Is this normal, is it safe if if I go with recommended COAL, if barrel is shot out barrel recommendations.


thanks in advance.

[Robinhood]

People sell 6.5-284's when the barrel is gone. About 600 - 800 rds

[FDH1965]

I might convert to 6mm br

[Robinhood]

Nice choice or a 6 Creedmoor or 6.5 Creedmoor for easy to find components.

[Dennis]

I might have a 6.5x284 barrel, brand new. I will have to pull it out tomorrow and get the spec's.

The 6.5x284 is a great long range competition round. It is very hard on the barrel, thus barrel life is short.

It's also a popular round with hunters.

I will let you know what I stumble across tomorrow.

Dennis

[tallsdyotehunter]

I like that 6.5-06ai is a little more gentile on throats, and well it depends on how it gets shot, that high volume shooting in a short time span really eats on things. The Creedmore really is much nicer on the throat

[Dennis]

I might convert to 6mm br

I know I have 6br's, & BRX's, if interested. I am assuming your action is a small shank. I have a few Large Shank barrels as well.

I bought these for my future use that's not happening!

All brand new, waiting for an action, Dennis

[Texas10]

Dennis,

Your inbox if full. Please PM me regarding your available barrels.

[grouse]

There’s a great deal on a new 6.5 barrel on eBay right nowc

[Jamie]

Could be just a really long throat. I have one that I can't touch the lands on but it still shoots .2". I have two .223 Rem from Savage, one is short throated and the other I guess starts rifling halfway down the barrel.

[98dyna]

I have a .204 Savage BVSS that has .200 jump, still shoots well out to 400 yards though.