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<gone hunting> |
6.5x284 1/8 or 1/7 twist with VLD bullets works vary well to at least 1500yds. shooting past 200yds your optics, being able to read the wind and your skill as a shooter is much more important than which round you pick. a good old 3006 with a good scope in the hands of a skilled shooter will be better than the latest whiz bang magnum in the hands of a novice ------------------ | ||
<Gary Rihn> |
quote: The difference is in the bullet diameter. The 6-284 is the 284 Win case (originally 7mm or .284") necked down to 6mm or .243" diameter. The 6.5-284 is necked down to 6.5mm or .264". To "convert" it would require a new barrel of appropriate bore diameter. You're looking at a few hundred dollars, at least. The 6.5-284 is a better round, for most purposes. Better bullets (higher BC's, etc), and easier on barrels (your barrel will last longer in a 6.5-284). | ||
One of Us |
crowTrobot - Welcome to the forum. Hope you hang out with us. The 6.5mm-.284 is increasing in popularity with LR target punchers. I build both a 6mm-.284 and a 6.5mm-.284 for varmint and LR target. Fortunately, Lapua is making the 6.5mm-.284 brass today. You will need to neck down the brass to achieve the 6mm neck if you decide to go that direction. I am selling my 6mm-.284 in favor of building another 6.5 if that gives you any indication of the direction that I am moving. The 6.5 offers a little more bullet authority to buck the wind and to retain energy. Both of these cartridges are popular for a reason - the are inherently accurate. | |||
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