shootbrownelk
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I'm pretty sure that the 6.5/284 is Guy Eastman's weapon of choice. Maybe he'll tell you what cartridge works for him, and his experience with it!
Need reviews on the 6.5 x 284
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Musket Man
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Bitterroot Bulls
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He might be referring to the 125 partition's less-than-stellar BC, and BC is what really makes a fast 6.5 shine.
The Accubond Long Range would be a much better choice.
I would personally be looking at the Berger VLDs with that cartridge.
The Accubond Long Range would be a much better choice.
I would personally be looking at the Berger VLDs with that cartridge.
Barnes has a 130 grain flat base bullet that I'm wanting to try in the 6.5x284 Norma.
That should work out to 400 Yards on anything I care to shoot, including Elk. If I want to push it further I'll look at a boat tailed bullet like the Berger.
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That should work out to 400 Yards on anything I care to shoot, including Elk. If I want to push it further I'll look at a boat tailed bullet like the Berger.
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shootbrownelk
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Vince, what's the B.C. & S.D. on that Barnes bullet? Why no boattail I wonder? I don't care much for flat base bullets.
From my review it looks like it compares well with 165 grain .30 caliber bullets with a little more sectional density, thus better penetration.
I'm trying this bullet because in these days of hard to find components it's what I could find.
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shootbrownelk
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Thanks Vince, I'm still toying with the idea of either a 6.5 Creedmoor or perhaps a .260 A.I. in a lightweight bolt gun.