Quote Originally Posted by Downeast View Post
I purchased a new M12 BR (dual port) rifle to shoot F Class style and had it rebarreled to .284 Winchester. Now I find out that to really be competitive I need to load 4 or 5 grains above max (H4831 SC) using Berger 180 VLD's to get to 2800 fps. And I have been told that the action will not hold up to the pressure? Anyone tell me if I made a serious and costly mistake going with Savage?
Eric....The mod 12 action is surely more then strong enough.
My SA284 wild cat, I can push to 2800 with Ramshot Hunter
and the 183 SMK. With R-16, I'm at 2775 safely. This case is
the 284 Winchester I shortened by .155".....Talk to Robin
Ardoin either on Accurate Shooter or 65creedmoor. He shot the
.284 in F-class and holds a masters certificate. He has switched
to the 7 Sherman as of late. Robin will be straight with you on the
.284.