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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #45 on: December 17, 2014, 07:56:34 PM »
It really has nothing to do with that... Say your building a *censored* 68 camaro, you want say, true 400 hp out of a small block, you gonna use a 283 or a 400 small block???
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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #46 on: December 17, 2014, 07:57:16 PM »
If I remember right Lovelock was using a 32" tube, 180 grain VLD and was getting 2950 out of his F class 284. I'm sure that was not from a short action rifle.  Probably closer to the M98 length action :dunno:
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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #47 on: December 17, 2014, 07:58:30 PM »
Now that's a "Google" search! ;)

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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #48 on: December 17, 2014, 07:59:33 PM »
JJ will build a 283 because it'll cost twice as much and to be cool... Kinda why he shoots a 7/300 wsm instead of a 7 wsm... 
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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #50 on: December 17, 2014, 08:02:12 PM »
Can you tell deer season is over?  Sheesh.   :chuckle:

Somebody build me a .416 Rigby necked down to .284 so I can figure out if it kills deer.
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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #51 on: December 17, 2014, 08:03:00 PM »
If I was gonna run a 32" snout on a 7 it would be a 7-378 wby spittin 180's at 3400 ++...
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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #52 on: December 17, 2014, 08:03:16 PM »
Here is the result of a Google search for "+Nathan Foster+Grant Lovelock+284"

"Regarding the .284, the reason I mentioned it is because it is a cartridge so often overlooked these days, a nice option for a hunter wanting something a little different rather than the usual magnum class LR hunting rifles. I don't know why people get the .284 case and immediately want to neck it down. Ultimately, very few people use the parent cartridge but those who do, achieve fantastic results. Grant LoveLock, owner of True-Flite Barrels New Zealand, decided, on a whim, to give the .284 a go for F-Class shooting late in 2008. The results have been beyond all expectations and from a long target barrel, Grant utilizes the 180 grain VLD at 2950fps. This combo has literally been a winner. The .284 is quite unique, low recoiling when built in an appropriate rifle, wind bucking and on game, hard hitting. Bullet choice in 7mm is plentiful, from controlled expanding to frangible, from 140 grains to 180 grains if using a 1:9 twist. Like I said, the .284 is very much overlooked but for no good reason."


I don't usually need to do Google searches for Nathan Foster information.  His website to me is like comic books to a character on Big Bang Theory.  Pretty smart guy on terminal ballistics.  Puts together a great website too.  When I need to relieve some stress that is my go to therapy ;)
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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #53 on: December 17, 2014, 08:05:46 PM »
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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #54 on: December 17, 2014, 08:08:16 PM »
Here is the result of a Google search for "+Nathan Foster+Grant Lovelock+284"

"Regarding the .284, the reason I mentioned it is because it is a cartridge so often overlooked these days, a nice option for a hunter wanting something a little different rather than the usual magnum class LR hunting rifles. I don't know why people get the .284 case and immediately want to neck it down. Ultimately, very few people use the parent cartridge but those who do, achieve fantastic results. Grant LoveLock, owner of True-Flite Barrels New Zealand, decided, on a whim, to give the .284 a go for F-Class shooting late in 2008. The results have been beyond all expectations and from a long target barrel, Grant utilizes the 180 grain VLD at 2950fps. This combo has literally been a winner. The .284 is quite unique, low recoiling when built in an appropriate rifle, wind bucking and on game, hard hitting. Bullet choice in 7mm is plentiful, from controlled expanding to frangible, from 140 grains to 180 grains if using a 1:9 twist. Like I said, the .284 is very much overlooked but for no good reason."


Dude... In New Zealand they use LH twist.

Really no comparison.


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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #55 on: December 17, 2014, 08:10:40 PM »
Dude... In New Zealand they use LH twist.

I will have to remember that next time I am going south of the equator to hunt...must get LH twist rifle made :tup:
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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #56 on: December 17, 2014, 08:12:21 PM »
JJ will build a 283 because it'll cost twice as much and to be cool... Kinda why he shoots a 7/300 wsm instead of a 7 wsm...

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Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #57 on: December 17, 2014, 08:12:31 PM »
400 small block is a boat anchor. Just saying.
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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #58 on: December 17, 2014, 08:12:38 PM »
This thread is funny.  So how does thr .284 work on 2 points? :chuckle:
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Re: Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?
« Reply #59 on: December 17, 2014, 08:12:53 PM »
Here is the result of a Google search for "+Nathan Foster+Grant Lovelock+284"

"Regarding the .284, the reason I mentioned it is because it is a cartridge so often overlooked these days, a nice option for a hunter wanting something a little different rather than the usual magnum class LR hunting rifles. I don't know why people get the .284 case and immediately want to neck it down. Ultimately, very few people use the parent cartridge but those who do, achieve fantastic results. Grant LoveLock, owner of True-Flite Barrels New Zealand, decided, on a whim, to give the .284 a go for F-Class shooting late in 2008. The results have been beyond all expectations and from a long target barrel, Grant utilizes the 180 grain VLD at 2950fps. This combo has literally been a winner. The .284 is quite unique, low recoiling when built in an appropriate rifle, wind bucking and on game, hard hitting. Bullet choice in 7mm is plentiful, from controlled expanding to frangible, from 140 grains to 180 grains if using a 1:9 twist. Like I said, the .284 is very much overlooked but for no good reason."


I don't usually need to do Google searches for Nathan Foster information.  His website to me is like comic books to a character on Big Bang Theory.  Pretty smart guy on terminal ballistics.  Puts together a great website too.  When I need to relieve some stress that is my go to therapy ;)

Lol my lord!!!.... I believe everything on the web!!! Geez this place is funny...
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