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.284 win. #6347185 06/25/16 02:54 PM
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Getting a .284 win built right now.......going to be running 180 berger VLD's.....29'' heavy varmit bartlein 1/9 twist.....on a trued 700 action......Anyone know the best powder to start with, I'm thinking H4831 to start with.

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That is what I ran in my 284. And it was a hammer.


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I loaded and fired a few rounds in a friends 284 with Reloder 26. Seemed to be a a solid performer


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I just shot a few trial loads of Re26 in my .280, and it makes velocity like crazy. I see definite potential with the powder for my cartridge. It may be a winner in the .284 Winchester.


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Originally Posted By: RiverRider
I just shot a few trial loads of Re26 in my .280, and it makes velocity like crazy. I see definite potential with the powder for my cartridge. It may be a winner in the .284 Winchester.


Yep same here on the .280 Rem. I was using N560 and while it was impressive on speed when I dropped the ammo in a cooler and lowered the temps to 32F speed fell 50fps.

The Reloder 26 with 168gr Berger's were rolling along in the 2880fps range and shot well so I loaded 50 of them. Only problem is now I really want to try the 175gr Hornady ELD/X's that I have sitting here waiting for a test run in something 7MM. That .699 BC vs the .565 of the Berger Classic just is hard to resist even though at ranges I normally shoot game at it wouldn't make a difference.


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Here is a good article on the 284 from another site.
http://www.accurateshooter.com/cartridge-guides/7mm/#284win

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SPG, Is the action a long or short action? This will determine where you seat the bullet, and which powder options will be best for case capacity. If it's a short action, are you having it throated for the 180 bullets? Make sure your smith knows your plans.


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Long action. My smith is one of the best, he actually talked me into the .284 I was going to go with 6.5 x 284 at first. I just don't like the idea of $$$$$Lapua brass and having to run a expander die through it. I was hoping someone knew a better way.

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I'm considering building a 284 into a light rifle on a model 7 action, 22 inch barrel. Is brass hard to get?

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Win used to be the brass of choice but they've increased their price and the quality sucks. Most are taking 6.5-284 Lapua brass and expanding.

Either can be difficult to find at times it's cyclical.

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"Anyone taking up handloading necessarily plays with unknown factors and takes chances. But so does anyone who drives a car,goes to a cocktail party,eats in a restaurant,or gets married."

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