Posted By: Jon
Question for Chad or others 6.5-284 Shehane - 6.5-284 Norma - 08/09/18 02:47 PM
Chad, I am asking for some help in load work up suggestions for a custom rifle that has been built for a guy going on a sheep hunt in Alberta in about 10 days. So short fuse now on working up a load. This rifle is a 6.5-284 Shehane which is basically a 6.5-284 Norma improved and a tight neck .290 chamber.
It has a 26" 8 twist light weight stainless barrel. The whole rifle and scope probably only weighs maybe 7 1/2 lbs.
The bullets the customer wants to shoot are choice of 130gr Accubond, 120gr TSX and 127gr LRX.
So far, the 130 Accubonds have been the only ones tried with H4350 and the best result was 3/4" group from 47.O gr charge running at 2869,2871,and 2869 fps. Consistent velocity but the 3/4" is not acceptable. We need it to shoot 1/2" or better. The gun should easily be well capable of that or a lot better with the right load. These Accubonds were seated .040 off the lands.
Of the bullets listed above, what powders would be recommended to try and if you care to guess, a charge weight to start with.
Thanks!!
It has a 26" 8 twist light weight stainless barrel. The whole rifle and scope probably only weighs maybe 7 1/2 lbs.
The bullets the customer wants to shoot are choice of 130gr Accubond, 120gr TSX and 127gr LRX.
So far, the 130 Accubonds have been the only ones tried with H4350 and the best result was 3/4" group from 47.O gr charge running at 2869,2871,and 2869 fps. Consistent velocity but the 3/4" is not acceptable. We need it to shoot 1/2" or better. The gun should easily be well capable of that or a lot better with the right load. These Accubonds were seated .040 off the lands.
Of the bullets listed above, what powders would be recommended to try and if you care to guess, a charge weight to start with.
Thanks!!