6.5-284 Norma

[NullMac]

Using 110 grain in a 270 will be akin to using a 25-06 in recoil terms.

Running 110 ttsx in 270 at 3370fps. Getting ~0.3+ moa out of my Bergara Ridge and its like shooting my 243.

 

[Discopete]

Ironically looking at going the other way 6.5x284 to 270, but this is being “driven” by the probable and rapid enforcement of lead alternatives. If lead based rounds were here to stay I would stay with 6.5.
If we consider from a handloaders aspect - 6.5x284 with a 120 TTSX will not match a 270 with a 110 TTSX for velocity and I imagine terminal effect (I admit yet to to actually use copper monoliths at 120 grain in the field).
Using 110 grain in a 270 will be akin to using a 25-06 in recoil terms. And the higher bc of the 120 grain 6.5 will be nullified by the fact that we will be not reaching out as far with copper monoliths ie using at sub 300-350 yards hence bc is pretty much irrelevant.
IMHO.

Have you tried using 100gr TTSX? I have got them running 3450fps which is quite hot but accurate and very useable. I was thinking of going away from 6.5-284 but it’s certainly worth sticking with now copper will be enforced sooner rather than later.

 

[jon2]

So, midweek day dream, having seen a nice left handed remington in this calibre on gun trader....whats not to like about this calibre?

- Lighter recoiling but harder hitting than a .270, my current rifle
- fast so theoretically good with copper
- 6.5 good BC rounds.

the only problem I can see is availability of factory ammunition and the fact that I already have 6.5s in my cabinet

Thoughts please...

After shooting deer for 22 years I find it highly monotonous listening to folk championing one cartridge over another. Especially when it’s a relatively new designation such as 6.5x284 or whatever whatever mouse trap it might be.

You will notice not a jot of perceivable difference between them all. It’s the man behind the trigger that makes the difference. .270 is a fine cartridge as are most others. Think about factory ammunition availability if it’s an issue to you. If it is not pick whatever you fancy and just get out there and shoot it. With the advent of copper I can guarantee you won’t notice any difference between a 110 ttsx in a .270 and say a 100 ttsx in a 6.5x284. I’ve had both as have a lot of folk out there and if I was doing it again now I’d go .270. Both are inherently accurate.

 

[stevenedwards]

Ironically looking at going the other way 6.5x284 to 270, but this is being “driven” by the probable and rapid enforcement of lead alternatives. If lead based rounds were here to stay I would stay with 6.5.
If we consider from a handloaders aspect - 6.5x284 with a 120 TTSX will not match a 270 with a 110 TTSX for velocity and I imagine terminal effect (I admit yet to to actually use copper monoliths at 120 grain in the field).
Using 110 grain in a 270 will be akin to using a 25-06 in recoil terms. And the higher bc of the 120 grain 6.5 will be nullified by the fact that we will be not reaching out as far with copper monoliths ie using at sub 300-350 yards hence bc is pretty much irrelevant.
IMHO.

You might like to consider the Yew Tree Field sports offering in 6.5 which would be a good match for the 284. A phone call to Richard wouldn't do any harm

 

[Edinburgh Rifles]

All theoretical

6.5 from a 284 in any 100-130gr offering put in the right place will do the job

No significant advantage to it or the 270 inside 300m
barrel length the definign factor on achieved velocity
Choose a bullet you can source reliably and load it

We already produced a 123gr and 124gr custom load for customers with 6.5-284
Both well over 3000fps

 

[sikadog]

I gave up on my 6.5-284 and went old school 264 win mag which shoots as well as the 6.5 and I have just purchased 200 factory rounds for it at £1.32 a round. Happy days.

 

[Siggy]

After shooting deer for 22 years I find it highly monotonous listening to folk championing one cartridge over another. Especially when it’s a relatively new designation such as 6.5x284 or whatever whatever mouse trap it might be.

You will notice not a jot of perceivable difference between them all. It’s the man behind the trigger that makes the difference. .270 is a fine cartridge as are most others. Think about factory ammunition availability if it’s an issue to you. If it is not pick whatever you fancy and just get out there and shoot it. With the advent of copper I can guarantee you won’t notice any difference between a 110 ttsx in a .270 and say a 100 ttsx in a 6.5x284. I’ve had both as have a lot of folk out there and if I was doing it again now I’d go .270. Both are inherently accurate.

mate, you are 100 % correct that the differences are marginal, but we're shooting the breeze, mainly because we are stuck behind a computer rather than out on the hill where we would rather be. That's kinda the point of a forum, if you find it monotonous, perhaps you should scroll on?

Thanks for the information about 110 and 100 grains though...I'll look into it - I'm still shooting 130 in my 270.

 

[jon2]

mate, you are 100 % correct that the differences are marginal, but we're shooting the breeze, mainly because we are stuck behind a computer rather than out on the hill where we would rather be. That's kinda the point of a forum, if you find it monotonous, perhaps you should scroll on?

Thanks for the information about 110 and 100 grains though...I'll look into it - I'm still shooting 130 in my 270.

I’m not your mate so please don’t refer to me as such.

I understand the point you are making and my opinion wasn’t directed at you are anyone else for that matter. You are not that important to me. It was a general observation of mine borne from years of direct experience.

Do what you want with the information as you see fit it’s upto you.

 

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