Depends whose SA you are talking about. Winchester, no problem. Remingtons can be opened up enough to make it worthwhile with the 6.5-284, but usually the 260 Rem is a better bet (same with Savages, at least the newer true short actions and the original short actions, and Browning A bolts. I don't know about CZ, I have never seen one of their short actions, don't even know if it is a true short action or a long action with a spacer. Intermediate Mausers are ideal in length, but will usually require work for proper feeding. FWIW - Dan
Posts: 5285 | Location: Alberta | Registered: 05 October 2001
Dan's got it about right. The .284 was built by Browning on a Sako L579 and it worked okay, but that's because the .284 usually uses short-for-caliber bullets, with the 125 being the most common in factory loads.
On the other hand, if you intend to use 140 grain bullets in a 6.5-284, the magazine length of the L579 (and Remington 7, 700, etc.) would be uncomfortably short.
Posts: 13277 | Location: Henly, TX, USA | Registered: 04 April 2001
Since "SA" (make not specified) could be almost anything, we have to note that the MRC M1999 SA will take cartridges of length all the way up to 3.150" - i.e. all the way up to 6.5x55, and definitely the 6.5-284. - mike
Posts: 6653 | Location: Switzerland | Registered: 11 March 2002
Our Short Actions will handle anything up to 3.125" long. We will have a couple of versions of it. One with a .473 bolt face for the 243 Winchester, 308 Winchester etc as well as one set up for the Winchester Short Magnums with a .534" bolt face. So whatever you have in mind, we've probably got an action for it already or have them coming soon.
I have to agree with Don Bellisle. The 6 mm Remington is a much better choice for the short action than the 6.5 X 284.
The OAL of 6.5 X 284 set up for long distance will use every bit of a long action. Of course shooting the heavier 6 mms can extend the OAL of the 6mm as well. Really don't see the advantage to a short action for either caliber.
Posts: 614 | Location: Miami, Florida USA | Registered: 02 March 2001
You could try the "new" 260 rem. it is what used to be known as the 6.5/308 it used to be a wild cat (un available dies and shells) but is now common and offered as the 260 rem and it is a nice shooting cartridge! It is a short action. good luck, Brent
quote: The OAL of 6.5 X 284 set up for long distance will use every bit of a long action.
With Berger 140gr VLD seated out to the base of the neck, my 6.5-284 Norma OAL is 3.125", which certainly leaves a LOT of room in the M70 standard length action (3.40"). Perhaps it is different with 160gr.
Rod, Sorry, meant the standard length actionfor 3.30" oal which is long when compared to a short action. You certainl;y don't need a .375 length action for the 6.5 X 284.
Posts: 614 | Location: Miami, Florida USA | Registered: 02 March 2001
