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Old 07-10-2010, 06:50 AM
jplonghunter jplonghunter is offline
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6.5 x 284

Anyone have a rifle chambered in this round and what are your thoughts? I have a commercial Mauser action,a Shilen 6.5 bull barrel,and a Bell and Carlson stock that I believe would make a very nice rifle.

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Old 07-10-2010, 08:16 PM
Ol` Joe Ol` Joe is offline
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I`ve a 1999 Montana action with one of their barrels chambered for the 6.5x284.
Personally if I was to do it all over again I`d stick with a 6.5 Swede, Improved form if I wanted a little more zip. The Swede and 260 Rem are only ~ 100 fps behind the 6.5x284 with same wgt bullets and pressures, plus brass is much less expensive and easier to find.

That said there is such a thing as "want" and I understand it very well....
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Old 07-15-2010, 11:01 AM
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I have a remington 700 rebarreled with a 28" Douglas #5 with a 1-8 twist. It's the ultimate for long range shooting. (over 500 yards) My gun is super accurate with any 140g bullet but you need a long barrel to get the velocity out of it. If you're looking at normal range shooting, there are as good calibers.
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