Why do people think the 6.5 -.284 is any better than the regular .284 Win.?

[mountainman]

It always amazes me how jacked up and opinionated people get over hot rod/stroker calibers, when a HUGE percentage of those same people are unable to max out the capabilities of calibers like .308 Winchester.     K.I.S.S.    Just sayin

so true..as we get older many realize that..

[higunner]

And most the people who think they are the percentage that can.     CAN'T!!!!

[coachcw]

what kind of barell life do you guys get from the 6.5 badger ?

[Curly]

or the 6.8-06???

now that would be a wildcat worth owning! 

Even better would be a .284-06
 

[putemdownhard]

    I shoot a 30-30 Winchester most of the time from my hip, not because I have to but most due yo the fact that I'm a John Wayne mofo, if you dont know what that is, look it up. I respect questions that people have on things they are unsure of & would like to know more about, I have met this gentleman once, helped him load a giant propane tank on his trailer. The contraption he built to lift & safely load this giant tank safely was phenomenal, most wimps would or could not comprehend building the contraption that he did on a whim. But that's me, I earn my handle from being up close face face, not trying to be tuff & or funny from distant.

[putemdownhard]

   You the man Rich, sorry I do not have input on your question but just wanted to tell you when we met eachother you left an impression on me of being a very nice, smart & well to-do person.

[buckfvr]

Many people compulsively get what they perceive to be latest and greatest, in hopes of they themselves becoming the same.

Buying into current hype sells rifles and accessories as well as bows and accessories, all with high hopes of becoming better shooters...............

[Rich_S]

Now you're getting embarassing! I'm known in certain circles to be an unstable, professional troublemaker! At least that's what my Battalion Chief had to say on his evaluation for my Lieutenant's exam. I flunked the oral portion of the test for some reason. Him and my dad never did get along. They had worked together ten years before I came into the service.

Now, my dad - there was a real man! I wish I was more like him. Still miss him every day and try to be as good with my kids as he was with me.



But - thanks for the vote of confidence. For everybody reading this, putemdownhard is a guy I look up to, in more ways than one. I couldn't deal with the stuff he has to without getting mentioned in the daily arrest report.

[jjhunter]

Rich,

There is some great info on the straight 284 on 6br.com.   Look under "guns of the week".   There are a couple featured 284s in two different configurations.  The articles talk about the 284's capabilities with newer powders available (rl 17).

Lots of great info if you are interested.

[jay.sharkbait]

Many people compulsively get what they perceive to be latest and greatest, in hopes of they themselves becoming the same.

Buying into current hype sells rifles and accessories as well as bows and accessories, all with high hopes of becoming better shooters...............

What makes everybody think that 6.5-284 is hype, or latest and greatest?

Many here weren't even born when the 284 was wildcatted.

[fastdam]

The bullet diameter has nothing to do with accuracy. I'm guessing the reason to go 6.5 would be to take advantage of speed gains and a better BC.

not true in wind the slender 6.5 140 bullet performs fabulously. my 6.5 shoots 3147 fps with the 140 vlds out of a 30 inch pipe with a break . basically zero recoil and you see impact down range through the scope . the downfall is they are barrel burners if you plan on only running 1500 rounds through it in it's life the 6.5 rocks. if you do rebarrl the one you have leave it a bit long and you can rechamber it down the road and not loose the performance.

What do you mean, "thats not true". I made your point, before you did.  Please explain

[yorketransport]

what kind of barell life do you guys get from the 6.5 badger ?

Short. Probably in the 6-700 range. Think about it though, how many guys really shoot that much? A 6.5 Badger barrel would last most shooters a life time.

It always amazes me how jacked up and opinionated people get over hot rod/stroker calibers, when a HUGE percentage of those same people are unable to max out the capabilities of calibers like .308 Winchester.     K.I.S.S.    Just sayin

A lot of people buy vehicles with V-6 or V-8 engines and would be better served with a 4 cylinder. It's no different with guns. For me, a 4 cylinder Ford Ranger won't pull my boat as well as my Duramax will, and a 308 won't hold a group at 1400 yards as well as the 6.5 Badger, 7 RUM, 338 Edge, or 375 BME will. The 308 can't even keep up with the 243. Heck, the 308 can't keep up with my 284 pistol at that range! (see how I brought that back full circle and back on topic  )

What makes everybody think that 6.5-284 is hype, or latest and greatest?

Many here weren't even born when the 284 was wildcatted.

Maybe the "new" designation is based on the newer 6.5-284 Norma version instead of the old 6.5-284 Winchester.

Many people compulsively get what they perceive to be latest and greatest, in hopes of they themselves becoming the same.

Buying into current hype sells rifles and accessories as well as bows and accessories, all with high hopes of becoming better shooters...............

I just build them so that people will like me and want to be my friend. I'm so lonely.............

Andrew

[Bean Counter]

Why does anybody care? Does it matter if it is? 

[grundy53]

Why does anybody care? Does it matter if it is? 

who cares what others do?

[coachcw]

The bullet diameter has nothing to do with accuracy. I'm guessing the reason to go 6.5 would be to take advantage of speed gains and a better BC.

not true in wind the slender 6.5 140 bullet performs fabulously. my 6.5 shoots 3147 fps with the 140 vlds out of a 30 inch pipe with a break . basically zero recoil and you see impact down range through the scope . the downfall is they are barrel burners if you plan on only running 1500 rounds through it in it's life the 6.5 rocks. if you do rebarrl the one you have leave it a bit long and you can rechamber it down the road and not loose the performance.

sorry I miss read your post. The Lil 6.5 is a out standing projectile

What do you mean, "thats not true". I made your point, before you did.  Please explain