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    Experience with .284


    Been thinking about getting a .284 barrel for shooting steel out to 1200 yards. Anyone ever mess around with one at long range? If so what bullets are you using?

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    Good choice for 1000+ yards
    Easy on the barrel compared to some other cartridges
    One of the more popular cartridge choices for 1000 yd f class


    I own one. Have shot to 1,000 in f class. Shoots very well. 32” Brux Barrel. 180 Berger VLD. I think about 2825 FPS but don’t have my data in front of me right now. I know guys have taken them to 1200 yards in competition. There’s several variations of the 284. Doing a search in the fclass comp category will yield a lot of results for bullets, loads etc for that cartridge. Outside of fclass I don’t know many people who own one

    I also own a 260. Similar ballistics to the 6.5 Creedmore. Does well at that distance but doesn’t buck the wind like the 284. On a calm day there both accurate with the slight advantage to the 284 due to its design.

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    Yea I have a lot of 6.5 calibers just wanting something a little bigger for those breezy days with good barrel life without getting beat up by my 338 edge. I figured the .284 would be a good caliber for out to 1200 yards.

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    It is. Just be aware it’s not night and day difference compared to the 260 in my experience. My 260 can hold its own pretty well. The 260 is a more tactical “prs” style rifle where the 284 is a dedicated f class rifle. In f class the points matter and the 284 is better. But for general steel plinking I use my 260 and it does work good. If I was shooting comp at 1200 then 284 is a decent upgrade. If your just looking for a rifle to plink as a hobby then a 6.5 may be fine IMHO. The next step would be a 7wsm. But not as easy on the barrel. Would provide a more noticeable gain in ballistics without punishing recoil.

    The F open class can run 284. The FTR class, 223/308, (same distance and same targets) will many times outshoot the open guys with the 308’s. Depends on the rifle accuracy coupled with the experience of the shooter (trigger control, reading wind and mirage etc). Just an example to show the 284 isn’t that dominant compared to a 308 and a 6.5 generally is a bit better ballistically when compared to the 308

    Now that experience is at 1,000. You asked about 1200 yards. The 308 may to slow to hang with the 284 at that distance. Someone with more experience with these cartridges at 1200 may chime in. My 260 shoots well beyond where my 308 did. The 308 wouldn’t even stabilize at the distance I’ve shot the 260. So that may be the result at 1200. Never took the 308 past 1100 on paper. The 260 has gone past 1
    mile with good, stabilized hits

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    284 win and the 284 Shehane (wildcat) are 2 of the top cartridges in Fclass. The 7mm bullets are the reason.
    The Dunning-Kruger effect is alive and well.

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    Well this would be another subject that could start an argument. Reason being that while you can in fact shoot quite a few cartridges to distances beyond 1000 yds, the ones that usually do best are the ones using the most powder with heavier bullets.
    Ive been using large case 7mms for close to fifty years now for long range hunting. But I also use others as well, and if I were looking for a (good) choice for 1200 yds, it wouldn't be a 7mm or a 6.5 either. But if I were, id just go with a 7mm ultra mag and 160s class bullets. The difference is hitting the target, or HITTING THE TARGET. Not saying the 264 wont, but fact is they aren't easy on barrels either which is a reason they aren't very popular.
    But fact is, (and weve proven it) that weight bullet shoots flatter to that distance than do the 180s from any of the larger 7mms.
    You've got the best gun for that distance, id just use it.
    What bullets are you using in that?

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    I'm going 284 rem match. I figure by the time NSS delivers the barrel I should be tool,d up and ready to go for the install. I must admit.......I'm having way too much fun with the 6.5 at distance right now.
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    Disregard my comment on the 284s being hard on barrels, my bad on that as my old mind obviously shifted to the 264.
    Fact is though that for other than recoil reasons, larger capacity cases would be better suited for steel targets at those distances.
    And then why stop at 1200? lol

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    I don’t stop at 1200 lol we shoot out to 2000 yards I mainly use the 338 edge or 300 win mag for that. I like playing around at 1200 yards shooting groups and what not. My 6.5-284 does really good out there but it’s a little hard on barrels, plus I need an excuse to build a new rifle lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by longrangeshooter1 View Post
    I don’t stop at 1200 lol we shoot out to 2000 yards I mainly use the 338 edge or 300 win mag for that. I like playing around at 1200 yards shooting groups and what not. My 6.5-284 does really good out there but it’s a little hard on barrels, plus I need an excuse to build a new rifle lol
    Hey, do me a favor ok, next time you shoot to 2000 call me, id like to watch. lol

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    Is a challenge that’s for sure. One of those times it’s better to shoot with no wind at all, my 300 win mag mag shooting 208s at 3056 fps the slightest breeze will have you holding a few mils lol If I knew how to post pics I believe I have a picture of how far away our mile target is.

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    You need to have the target laying horizontal at 2 thousand for either of those guns, because the bullets are dropping straight down from nose bleed altitude. lol
    The shooting part isn't very hard to say or even do. It's the actuall hitting something part that becomes the problem.
    I wore the barrel out on a 30x378 shooting at rocks on distant hillsides.
    Custom action with a 3 lug bolt, 36" 1.250 10 twist in a block bedded in a heavy bench laminated stock.
    113 gr H570, 200 gr SMK=3500 fps. 1500 yds = 145/150 1/4 min clicks from 100 yd zero. 1700, not a mile, =200 clicks= empty tank.
    240 SMK W/108 GR H570, 1700= 200 clicks. So as you can see BC = BS at least to a degree, when velocity isn't considered also.

    Now lets talk about a 3000 fps Win Mag lol.

    BTW, that action now wears a 338, 34" 1'350 10 twist in the same block and stock. 137 gr H50BMG w/300 SMK = 3250+.
    1500 is kinda boring, but ive not shot it further and probably wont.

    Sons 338x378, 990 Saco 3 lug action, 30" 1"250 varmit taper 9 twist in a block, bedded in a Mc Millan stock.
    106 gr Retumbo 300 gr =2950+. 110 gr H570 300 gr= 2975. Very good@ 1500, not very good @ 1700= tank empty.

    We can lob bullets to any distance we choose and some days do well, and some days not well, then choose the ones we talk about. lol

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    I've shot a few matches with the 284 winchester. I found those matches not really of my interest and that's why I'm selling the setup. I was shooting the 180 berger hybrid with reloader 17 and getting around 2850. Keep in mind that my 7mm rem mag shooting the same bullet is going around 2900, so it really is an impressive cartridge.
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    Psharon97 pm me I have a couple questions to ask you.

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    You say you have a 6.5x284 ?? that should be all the long range you need !!!!

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    Haha I need an excuse to build another rifle, just have an action laying around needing a barrel lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by longrangeshooter1 View Post
    Psharon97 pm me I have a couple questions to ask you.
    It's not giving me an option to send you a PM
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    Email me Longrangeshooter2@gmail.com if you don’t mind

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    Quote Originally Posted by longrangeshooter1 View Post
    Been thinking about getting a .284 barrel for shooting steel out to 1200 yards. Anyone ever mess around with one at long range? If so what bullets are you using?

    i am considering the same, scored some brass already, I am thinking 26" #4 Douglas, Wilson, or Savage Magnum for a combo hunting and target. Keep the info coming as your project progresses. All other input is appreciated as well.

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    Now that experience is at 1,000. You asked about 1200 yards. The 308 may to slow to hang with the 284 at that distance. Someone with more experience with these cartridges at 1200 may chime in.
    WOW! I love my 284 Win @ 1,000 yards. It's a great F/Class 600 yard rifle especially on windy days!

    I don’t stop at 1200 lol we shoot out to 2000 yards I mainly use the 338 edge or 300 win mag for that. I like playing around at 1200 yards shooting groups and what not. My 6.5-284 does really good out there but it’s a little hard on barrels, plus I need an excuse to build a new rifle lol
    I have a 6.5x284L, 308, 300WSM, 338 Edge, plus a few more. I will mention my 6.5x47L as it's a great F/Class rifle @ 600 yards shooting 123 Scenars!

    To shorten my response, I love my 308 shooting in the F/TR Class with 185 Bergers.

    The 300WSM is very respected at 1,000 plus yards.

    "HANDS DOWN, WITHOUT OUT A DOUBT", my 338 Edge with a healthy load of Retumbo is my favorite long range rifle, and the most consistent, accurate rifle I own for anything past 1,000 yards. I love shooting 300 grain Scenars, well my rifle loves them!

    I also love shooting the 338 with Barnes Triple Shock 160's with a "very" healthy load of RL17! 4,400 fps plus, it's my 22-250 on Steroids, this is what I call it. And definetly feel sorry for anything this bullet hits traveling @ 4,400 fps plus!

    I don't have any personal experience with any other Caliber, but if I were to build another long range rifle today, it would be another 338 Edge! JMO, and surprisingly it was very easy to dial in a load. My next choice would be a 300 Win Mag, great hunting round, and I have know a few to shoot the 300 Win Mag in F/Class competitions. I am very impressed with the 300 Win Mag!
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    Quote Originally Posted by longrangeshooter1 View Post
    I don’t stop at 1200 lol we shoot out to 2000 yards I mainly use the 338 edge or 300 win mag for that. I like playing around at 1200 yards shooting groups and what not. My 6.5-284 does really good out there but it’s a little hard on barrels, plus I need an excuse to build a new rifle lol
    Curious, my 338 Edge, 9 twist, 30's length, Bull 1".

    What twist, barrel, etc., is your favorite with your 338 Edge?

    Thanks, Dennis
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    My edge has a 30” lilja 9 twist bull 1” shooting 300gr Berger Hybrids with a charge of rel 33

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    Quote Originally Posted by longrangeshooter1 View Post
    My edge has a 30” lilja 9 twist bull 1” shooting 300gr Berger Hybrids with a charge of rel 33
    I might have to try the RL33. Retumbo is definetly doing the job for me currently.

    It's totally amazing how accurate these barrels are! Only difference is one is button, and one is cut! Lilja is a great barrel and you rarely ever hear about them! I would use one in a second!

    Dennis
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    Yes I love mine never had a problem with lilja and very easy to clean. You should for sure try rel 33 it will shoot a bit faster and mine is very accurate. What fps you getting from the 300s in yours?

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    Quote Originally Posted by longrangeshooter1 View Post
    Yes I love mine never had a problem with lilja and very easy to clean. You should for sure try rel 33 it will shoot a bit faster and mine is very accurate. What fps you getting from the 300s in yours?
    I would have to find my records, but close to 2,900 is ringing a bell. 2,850 to 2,925, somewhere in this area. I know the 160's are 4,400 plus.
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