What's wrong with the .280?

Old Dog

6,5-284 Norma is factory cambering with brass from Norma, Lapua and Hornady. You can easily get reloading dies better resale value.

A long action for a 6,5-284 is fine since you can seat out the bullets. I doubt you would have any serious problems with the feeding.

I would go for a 25 or 26 inch barrel and 1-8 or 1-8,5 in twist. Feed it with Norma MRP, Vihtavuori N-160, N-165 or reloader 22 or 25.

Cheers
/ JOHAN

Hello Old Dog
your reply from Dan Belisle hit it exactly. your action is already setup for the 06 case family, no feed problems. my current project is a 6.5-284 but is on a short action. enjoy your 6.5 as I will mine

leadfoot