Luckily, however, it was still shooting very well. The .284 is my hands-down choice for shooting F-Class. RL17 works very well in my R77 barreled in 284 Win using 160 gr Partitions. Can I take the 280 data reduce by 10% and work up or down for the 284? .284 Winchester - Manufacturer Loading Data. The stock by Precision Rifle & Tool has a 3"-longer fore-end which solves the problem. Ballard's .284 "Purple Haze" Shoots 200-13X at 1000 Yards. I've got a savage short action, krieger 1:9 twist 5r, rifle basix 4oz to 3lb, manners mcst-3, stealth bottom metal, and accurate 2.90" mag. The action is topped with a stainless BAT tapered (+20 MOA) Picatinny scope rail. In this shoot-off, the .284 consistently shot 3 inches inside the two other calibers. The final component on this rifle is a 12-42x56 Nightforce BR with DD-1 reticle set in Leupold Quick Release rings. I'll make my wind call while the target is in the pits; if my previous shot went where I thought it would I will take my next shot as soon as the target stops. This load gave us 2910 fps velocity with an Extreme Spread (ES) of 7 fps and a Standard Deviation (SD) of 3 fps over ten (10) shots. The recoil difference between the 6.5-284 and the .284 is about the same as the difference between a 6x250AI and a 6.5-284. OK, if we now net the barrel cost savings (-$.25) for the .284 with the higher cost of 7mm reloading components (+$.07), I figure the .284 Win costs $.18 per round LESS to shoot than the 6.5-284. In Video 2, Charles describes his mindset and emotions when shooting the record and immediately thereafter. Dealer Locator; Online Stores; Company. Now don’t get me wrong, at 22 pounds with a decelerator recoil pad, the .284 is comfortable to shoot. My philosophy on load development differs from many shooters. Nobody I spoke with had ever experienced this problem until I spoke with a very knowledgeable F-Class shooter named Andy Amber. Any residual lube from case expansion is then cleaned out of the case mouth with alcohol on a bronze brush. Using these figures, the barrel cost of a .284 Win is $.17 per round vs. $.42 per round for the 6.5-284. The new barrel on this rifle was tested using the same load. This rifle project began several years ago. 22-284 Winchester, Life at 40X . Case Prep: I start with Lapua 6.5x284 brass necked up to .284 with an expander mandrel. The cases we had previously used for load development were first necked-up with Ray’s expander mandrel and then run through the Redding bushing dies. The chamber was cut with a reamer made for Lapua 6.5-284 brass necked up to 7mm. JRS. Despite what has been written to the contrary, Winchester was 100 percent successful in that endeavor; when compared to the .270, the .284 launched bullets of comparable weight slightly faster. Gun Handling and Recoil Campfire Guide. After sizing, the case mouths are cleaned with a spinning bronze brush. Stay up on the latest. Hodgdon ®, IMR ® and Winchester ® powders neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the use of any product or data. I also sought barrel life that would be far superior to that of a 7mm WSM or 6.5-284. I recently shot my first 600-yard benchrest match. Turns out this was my fault. Interestingly, at the NC State Championship, and at the NRA LR Regionals, three of the top five shooters used .284s built by Precision Rifle & Tool. My 6.5-284 barrel went south at 900 rounds. Loading Procedure: My CCI BR-2 primers are seated with a RCBS hand priming tool. I had committed a big reloading "No-No". Dec 13, 2017 1,639 2,281 PHX, AZ. 6.5/284 winchester brass case. This rifle now has 554 rounds through it, but only .003" throat erosion. But, the added recoil of the .284, even with front and rear rests aligned, took me off target. CALIBER CHOICE: The Case for the .284 Win. Ballistician Testing Data ; Drawings And Prints ; News & Articles Search the site. This means I typically shoot 120 to 150 rounds on average between barrel cleanings. Pistol; Rifle; Cowboy; GR. Jun 12, 2017 #1 Looking for data especially with Re17 and the 168SMK. The shooters then exchanged rifles and we repeated the test a couple times. Comparative Ballistics: 6.5-284, .284 Win, and 300 WSM charge weight in grams and grains as well as muzzle velocity in meters and feet per second. With the Right Bolt, Left Port action, I can shoot the entire match with minimal movement. data **includes new A-Tip® Match load data; 7mm-08 Remington 180 gr. The Winchester trajectory figures look like this: +2.1" at 100 yards, 0 at 200 yards, -3.4" at 250 yards, and -8.5" at 300 yards. Despite the issues I explained in the load development section with low initial velocities on new barrels, I would say the .284 is fairly easy to tune. After I am happy with my set-up, I take a position similar to that of a conventional prone shooter. Reloader 17 load data for 284 Winchester Hi Team, I have a 284 Winchester arriving any day now. On a bench you do notice the recoil. The .284 is able to drive 160 grain bullets … Thread starter RNWRKNP; Start date Nov 17, 2018; Forums. My purpose was to find a cartridge that would launch the high-BC, 180gr 7mm bullets at competitive velocities for F-Class competition. Products. This gun has more than exceeded my expectations, winning matches and setting a new 1000-yard, single-target F-Class National Record (200-13X). Next I sort the cases into one-grain lots, for example 194.0 to 194.9 grains, then 195.0 to 195.9 grains, and so on. But my .284, with its high-BC Berger 180s, shot inside both the 6.5 and 300 by at least 3" every time. Hornady SP 120 gr. Using three shooters, we shot all three guns at the same time so the wind effects were exactly the same. Lead Free Bullet Data. The dies used are labeled 6.5MM-284 WIN, which can be used when loading 6.5-284 Norma ammunition. Reloading data for 284 WINCHESTER. Most importantly, the stock features an extra-long, super-stiff, low profile fore-end. Become a Load Data member, access over 300,751 load recipies LoadData.com is a powerful search engine that allows you to search an ever-expanding database of loads. All the loads are developed by the staff of Handloader magazine and the archives of Handloader and Rifle magazines. In this match I found the first weakness in my beloved .284. The 6.5 and 300 stayed consistently within an inch of each other. I'll be shooting Hornady 162 ELD-M projectiles. Multi-Discipline Versatility Silver $$ Contributor. The 1963 introduction of the 284 Winchester brought forth a furious round of wildcatting with the new cartridge, and the 6mm-284 was perhaps the most popular development to emerge. The wind was running left to right, with 3-4 mph let-offs. From this point we worked up in half-grain increments until pressure signs developed at 2950 fps. In several previous matches I was clean through 15 shots and ended up dropping a point or two at the end of the string. No hesitation. On the old F-Class targets I would have been content with a Leupold 8-25 LRT, but on the new target a scope with 1/8-MOA adjustments and high magnification is a must. After trying Federal 210m primers, CCI BR-2 primers, light tension, heavy tension, jamming, jumping, we settled on 56.0+ grains of H4831sc with CCI BR-2 primers. Bullet weight. When Ray chambers a barrel the phones are turned off and doors locked. My load came back together with 54.5 grains of H4831sc. This would provide better support for a very long barrel and give more bedding surface. NOTE: Photo depicts duplicate "display" target with white markers showing bullet points of impact on record target.). About a year ago our friends at Graf & Sons asked us if we would make .284 Winchester casings, to be sold exclusively through Graf. The same performance can be derived from 150 grain bullets driven at 2900fps. I never picked my head up to look at the flags. I've been pointed in the direction of Reloader 17 being the most optimum powder. Powder charges are dispensed and weighed with an RCBS ChargeMaster Electronic Dispenser, which is regularly calibrated with check-weights to assure accuracy. After getting in late one Saturday night, I forgot to clean my rifle. NOTE: If you're skeptical of those single-digit chron readings, click on the Video Playback screen below to view Ballard test-firing a load that delivers an ES of 5 and SD of 2 for five shots. This load would produce a slightly flat primer in my rifle, but I think the peak pressure was higher at the gas port of his rifle than factory ammo had at that time, some 30 years ago. IMPORTANT TIP: After 3 firings I will uniform the primer pockets and anneal the case necks. The last segment of prep time is spent trying to dope the wind. When I do clean, it's simple. Over the span of 3,000 rounds, that's a $540.00 savings. I think that's why I've been able to build loads that consistently deliver single-digit Extreme Spreads with ultra-low SDs. ALL bullets mentioned are moly coated. Thanks in advance Share. 284 WINCHESTER . For flexible usage, we provide our reloading data in metric and imperial dimension systems, i.e. This step was performed on the cases for the next match and it corrected the problem, as I lost no points to elevation. I shot a 200-7X with no elevation change on my last string. If there is a down-side to the .284 it would be recoil. Okay you made me dig out my load data. I thought we had a load dialed-in, so I was fairly confident going to the North Carolina Long-Range State Championships. GMX® 30-06 Springfield 125 gr. Seeing is believing! Then we backed the powder charge down until the bolt lift was smooth and the primers were nice and round. Yes, that's a long, heavy barrel, but I think the length gives me a velocity advantage. My groups were respectable: a four-group, 3.055" Agg. After the clear-coat cured, the rifle was assembled and all fasteners torqued. The 6mm-284 has greater powder capacity than either the 6mm Remington or 243 Winchester, but velocity gains possible with the wildcat are marginal—at least in our test experience. I do this because I have never had success waiting on a condition to come back. This load ran at 2825 fps. Bullet. I remembered this as I was preparing to shoot the first relay Sunday morning. Hodgdon ® Powder, IMR ® Powder and Winchester ® Powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by them, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results obtained including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and/or any other warranty. As I write this the only remaining Winchester factory load drives a 150 grain Power Point bullet at a MV of 2860 fps and ME of 2724 ft. lbs. At the time I was shooting a 300 WSM. Let’s just say it didn’t go as planned. Then the 180gr bullets are seated using a Redding Competition Seating Die. The barrel is a 32" Broughton 5C. After I get the feedback I need from my sighters it's time to go for record. BP-B2 Re: RL 17 in the 284 Winchester [Re: North61] #5696729 10/10/11: Joined: Dec 2004. Thread starter Hammer47; Start date Jun 12, 2017; Hammer47 I suffer fools poorly. ELD® Match; 300 Blackout 135 gr. 168 VLD and H4350 53 gr 2755 53.5 2785 54 2808 54.5 2840 most accurate 162 A-max and H4350 54.5 gr 2720 55 2750 55.5 2780 most accurate-----168 VLD and RL-17 53 gr … Whenever I start work on a cartridge that I have not worked with before the first reference that I use is Nosler load data. The purple .284 balances very well and tracks great. Precision Rifle & Tool's F-Class stock fit this bill to perfection. M. michiganroadkill. I had used the ball expander in the die to neck the cases up from 6.5 to 7mm. I was sold! It was about 103° F on the 1000-yard line in Butner, NC. In February of 2008, NSSC held its annual winter Palma match. At 200 yards the figures are 2344 fps and 1830 ft. lbs. Lesson learned: use an expander when necking-up the brass! The 284 Winchester works very well as it readily benefits from high quality brass namely Lapua 6.5×284 cases. When Winchester introduced the .284, the intention was to create a short-action chambering that would essentially duplicate .270 Winchester ballistics. Ease of Load Tuning The action area of this stock has been beefed up to house the large BAT MB action. A Savage Model 111 Long Range Hunter and a Leupold VX-3i 6.5-20x 50mm scope were used to develop load data for the 6.5-284 Norma. Andy was spot on. We've tested my .284 at 1000 yards against a 300 WSM and 6.5-284. I also liked the fact that the MB (medium long front) action offered an extended front end. After a recent varmint rifle build using the 284 Winchester case (TVHA issue 84) I made a mention that a barrel was on order for a 22-284 Winchester chambering. Anyone have data for precision shooting over long range? 71.0 mm / 2.795. As with the first barrel, the second barrel yielded 2775 fps with a "starter load" of 53.0 grains of H4831sc. Record Fire I don't feel like spending the $75.00 or so for the Hornady reloading book. This stock features a fully-adjustable buttplate plus a removable cheek-piece with thumb-wheel adjustment. On the following Monday, we went back to the test bench and chrono. Fast Turn-Around from Gunsmith Ray Bowman At about round 15, I started thinking that this might be a record and the tension began to build. I shot the .284 Win in heavy gun. After I turned in my card, I called everybody I knew. Ray informed me that by the end of the day he would have the pillars installed and the barreled action bedded. The average cost of a barrel, chambered and fitted, is $500.00. Three-Minute Prep Period ALL 100 gr 110 gr 115 gr 120 gr 130 gr 139 gr 140 gr 145 gr 150 gr 155 gr 160 gr 162 gr 168 gr 175 gr 180 gr. This is a 1:9" twist, 1.250" straight contour for 32". Warnings; Safety Data Sheets; Reference Data; Hodgdon Tools; Reloading Data Center; Dealers. 284 winchester brass case. The cost of reloading the .284 Win is roughly $.07 more per round than that of the 6.5-284. … I have to say that I have never worked with a 6.5-284 so I don't have personal load data on this one. At this point the barrel had 439 rounds through it. With only 11 rounds through the new tube, I shot a 600-yard match on June 22, 2008. Having been in this situation before it really made me concentrate on the last 5 shots. from a 24" test barrel. FTX® 308 Winchester 125 gr. Advanced Marksmanship Unit. For cost comparisons sake, let’s use 1,200 rounds for the 6.5-284 and 3,000 rounds for the .284 Win. winchester (in stock) 0.0. If I have switching conditions, I will remove all wind from the scope, slow down, use the flags and mirage, still holding off. for this car-tridge at 2.800”. Project Notes--Building the Ultimate F-Classer 6.5-284 Winchester (using Sierra bullets) Warning! Winchester has continued to produce brass cases for this since 1963, Introduced by Winchester in 1963, the .284 Winchester was designed to achieve .270 Winchester and .280 Remington performance from the new Winchester Model 100 autoloader and Winchester Model … I'm mounting the new burris xtr II 5-25x50 34mm scope with g2 mil reticle. To secure the heavy barreled action, the action screws were replaced with larger socket-head cap screws. Eventually, at the end of my last string, the gun blew a few primers. GMX® 300 PRC 178-250 gr. Gun: Savage Model 111; Barrel Length: 24 inches; Case: Hornady; Primer: Remington 9 1/2 Large Rifle; Bullet Diameter: .264 inch; Maximum COAL: 2.800 inches; Maximum Case Length: 2.170 inches; Trim to Length: 2.160 inches. This insures the gun returns to the same spot after recoil. Finally all the cases are run through a Redding Type 'S' FL sizing die with .312" neck bushing. We comparison-tested a 6.5-284 rifle launching 142 SMKs at 2975 fps, a 300 WSM rifle firing 210 Bergers at 2850 fps, and my .284 Winchester shooting 180 Bergers at 2900 fps. This allows me to use the center as my primary hold. Holding elevation in F-Class is crucial. With modern 140 grain projectiles, the .284 hand loaded to 3000fps is fast killing and flat shooting. The first order of business was to get the action ordered, knowing how long it would take to get a BAT left bolt, right port action, plus scope rail, and trigger guard. I spend the first part of my 3-minute prep period making sure my front rest and rear bag are in-line. Houston--We Have a Problem Load Development and Accuracy Testing Uniform velocity gives me more consistent vertical point of impact. By clicking the 'I Agree' button, I understand/accept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above. I found this very important in holding good elevation (minimal vertical dispersion). 6.5 x 284 Load Data Help. A few days later Ray invited me to visit his shop. Surprise--Velocities Rise, So Load Must Be Tweaked At the end he holds the Oehler Chrono up to the camera so you can view the readout yourself. Load Data. New brass gave slightly slower velocity but better numbers: ES of 7 to 9 fps, and SD of 2 to 3 fps. Andy informed me that this had happened to him with several rifles. In matches with unlimited sighters, I generally hold dead center with a no-wind zero and use the point of impact as feedback. In the versatility section I will elaborate more on this subject. 284 Winchester Rifle Cartridge by Nosler Inc. michiganroadkill. Minuteman. PX Member. 6.5mm-284 147-153 gr. About Us; News & Media; Events; Locations; Contact Us; Start typing and press Enter to search. I encountered vertical, vertical, and more vertical. I'm building a 284 winchester on a savage short action and wondered if anyone knew what the maximum amount of freebore you could have. For these photos, he removed his safety glasses. We knew we wanted a Broughton 5C, but what twist rate? Posts: 4,406. western michigan. From this point we worked up in half-grain increments until pressure signs developed at 2950 fps. I then push one wet patch of Eliminator through the bore and leave it. BC rules in the wind. I considered the Leupold competition scopes but ultimately decided on the Nightforce BR. On other guns, a 32" tube could cause the rifle to be front-heavy and out-of-balance. 6.5mm-06 A-Square Load Data; 6.5-284 Norma Load Data; 6.5 Remington Magnum Load Data; 264 Winchester Magnum Load Data; 26 Nosler Load Data; 6.8 Remington SPC Load Data; 27 Nosler Load Data; 270 Winchester Load Data; 270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) Load Data; 270 Weatherby Magnum Load Data; 7mm Mauser (7×57) Load Data; 7mm-08 Remington Load Data Nov 17, 2018 #1 I don’t think this cartridge is really that popular anymore but had occasion to fix a 25-06 problem child with a bad barrel that has a rockstar … To hear more from Charles Ballard, click on the Video Playback screen below. Reloading Depot RNWRKNP Sophisticated Redneck. peterson cartridge (in stock) 5.0 (2) 308 winchester brass. We ran about .002 neck tension with the 180s seated just touching the lands. Success: 2910 FPS with Ten-Shot ES of 7 and SD of 3 The same has proven true of my .284 Winchester--vertical improves once 50 rounds are through the bore. Now the beautiful purple and black laminated stock was ready to receive multiple coats of gloss automotive clear-coat. The Oehler consistently gave me readings of 2892 fps to 2902 fps with an SD of 4 fps using once-fired brass. It's throated for the 180gr Bergers. Ball Powder® Branded Merchandise; Resources. However, to truly compare the cost of shooting the two calibers you must figure in barrel life. Does anyone know of the minimum and maximum load? B.C. All this data was duplicated on several occasions. Well, guess what… that relay I shot a 200-19x, and the next relay I shot a 200-17x (these scores were on the old, larger F-Class target). Big Mistake! The .284 Win case was created, as a 7mm hunting round, to deliver 30-06 performance in a shorter case, but it never caught on as a competition cartridge. The variable power and unobstructed DD-1 reticle of the NF were deciding factors. In a match with only two sighters, I'll make a wind call and try to hit the center with my first shot. Finally the Jewell trigger received its final adjustment at 5 ounces. Rifle reloading – handloading data for rifle calibers. The first step was to cut the chamber and crown. That's way too hot. On Saturday my .284 was absolutely hammering, but Sunday I started noticing a hard bolt lift. by Charles Ballard. When the 20th shot came up a 10, it was hard to control my excitement. Rifle Specifications--All the Hardware I do not clean until the match is over. Here's my loading method. M. Joined: Dec 2004. Email * Form Type. I loaded 44 rounds using 55.0 grains of H4831sc. winchester (in stock) 0.0. 7.8 g / 120 gr. After the NC State Champs, the gun went into hibernation for the winter. The 6mmBR pilots could run off five shots before I could shoot two. 284 Winchester 284 Winchester *SAAMI specifies a maximum overall length (C.O.A.L.) We had three shooters and each rifle was fired simultaneously with no-wind zeros on three separate targets set at 1000 yards. I had my 284 win bullets seated to fit in a 3.1" SA mag box with OAL of approx. Not shooting free recoil, I needed a stock that would fit me like a prone stock but track like a benchrest stock. The barreled action and butt plate were removed and the bedding was taped off. Winchester used a 1:10 twist rate in the M88, producing best accuracy with 120-150 grain bullets although it is not uncommon for this twist rate to shoot 160 grain bullets just under the 1MOA mark. Cases are full-length resized, but I bump the shoulders only .0005" (one-half thousandth). As we commenced load development, Jerry Tierney’s .284 Win load data posted on this website gave us a good starting point. My action of choice was a beefy 1.55"-diameter, round BAT MB, Left Bolt, Right Port. Cost Comparison: .284 Win vs. 6.5-284 All I know is what ever he does on that lathe behind closed doors is pure perfection. The 6.5-284, originally a wildcat version of the .284 Winchester, is now more popular than its parent. Building a Record-Breaking F-Classer These loads were shot by Brian Pearce of Wolfe Publishing Co. My .284 barrel now has 1,036 rounds, and by all indications it will shoot well to 3,000+ rounds. Excellence - Integrity - Service. Topics: Charles Ballard, North Carolina, F-Class, F Class, High Power, 7mm, 7 mm, 7 millimeter, .284, .284 Win, 284 Winchester, Tierney, Krieger, BAT MB action, McMillan, Precision Rifle & Tool, Ray Bowman, 1000 Yard, 1K, 1000yd, wind doping, wind reading, Match, 6mm, 6mm BR, 6BR, 6.5-284, .284, 7mm, Winchester, Broughton, 600 yards, IBS, NBRSA, Prone, High Power, High-Power, NRA, NightForce, Leupold, Jewell trigger, Benchrest, BR, Bench Rest, Single-shot, competition, rifle accuracy, Norma, CCI BR2, BR-4, Hodgdon Powder, H 4350, H 4831, H4831sc, CCI BR, Berger, Berger VLD, Lapua, stocks, Stolle, Kelbly, Panda, Action, stainless barrel, reloading, powder, case forming, neck-turning, Fowler, Lapua Brass, Berger bullets, precision. My face rests on the stock and my shoulder is placed firmly into the buttplate. To my surprise 57.0 grains of H4831 was now shooting 2975 fps! I started calling anyone I could thing of to see if they had any idea what could be causing this problem. The only goal I have is to obtain the lowest ES and SD I possibly can. 284 Winchester load data? As soon as the target came up and the spotter looked right, I broke the next shot. *This Cartridge may be loaded to a slightly longer length if your rifle’s magazine and throat are long enough to accommodate the extra length. These steps are repeated until the bore is spotless. We loaded 53.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831sc and shot one round, cleaned, shot three rounds, cleaned, then shot 10 rounds and cleaned. Buy .284 Win. I'm very exacting in my loading procedures. The bullet was moved out .003" to maintain position relative to the lands. I chose this action based on BAT Machine's impeccable reputation. data **includes new A-Tip® Match load data; 6.5 PRC 140-153 gr. But the velocity changes were pretty easy to read from the mirage. Based on the success I had shooting 210s in my 300 WSM with a "slower" 1:11" twist we opted to go with a 1:9" twist 7mm to shoot the 180gr Bergers. It's hard for me not to give credit to my .284 chambering as I feel it played a big part in setting this record. Ray keeps Jewell triggers in stock so the only piece left to acquire was the scope. The following data was developed in a Hall action fitted with a Hart … Bullet Type Primer. Lead Free Bullet Data. In my case it will be with a Krieger 9 twist 1.250 no taper 30 inch bbl. I probably shot the whole string in less than nine (9) minutes. We loaded 53.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831sc and shot one round, cleaned, shot three rounds, cleaned, then shot 10 rounds and cleaned. I dialed down the scope to 25-power and really locked into the mirage. This article will focus on the cartridge and load development along with a field test on the Barska Benchmark 40X scope. That's a $.25 per round difference, equivalent to a 60% savings for the .284. I can't take all the credit for the record. As we commenced load development, Jerry Tierney’s .284 Win load data posted on this website gave us a good starting point. Housed in a polished, stainless BAT trigger guard is a Jewel trigger set at 5 ounces. The .284 Winchester is a lower popularity cartridge that has enjoyed resurgence due to interest from long-range competitive shooters. A dummy round was sent to Pacific Tool and Gauge to have a reamer ground to our specs. After my first string this load started hammering. 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I read the article on 6mmBR.com about Jerry Tierney's .284 Winchester and the cogs began to turn. ATTENTION: New reloading data … About Us; Careers; Forms; News; Contact.284 Win Brass Cartridge Cases. To start this project, I contacted Ray Bowman of Precision Rifle & Tool, PrecisionRifleSales.com. Today, the 6.5mm version is one of the most successful long-range match rounds ever invented. I use Bore Tech Eliminator on three patches, then follow with a wet nylon brush. The barrel with which I shot my record was removed after that match so I don’t put too many rounds on it before the Nationals. I came off the line with the biggest smile on my face you've ever seen. Cleaning Procedures 243 winchester brass. I been kicking myself ever since. I quit cleaning every relay after reading Mr. Tierney’s article, but I would still clean on Saturday night after I got home. After record fire begins I shoot very fast, holding off for the wind. For shooters who are not sold on the .284 Winchester, I give you a real-world ballistics shoot-off. After the brass is sorted, I chamfer the case mouths with an RCBS VLD tool. C.O.L. If I feel there is a constant condition, I will click for the wind. *Barnes load data was developed with cartridge overall lengths that are over SAAMI C.O.A.L. 107 SW Columbia St | Bend, Oregon, USA 97702 | Toll Free: 1-800-285-3701 | catalog@nosler.com I had tremendous confidence in what the mirage was telling me. This confidence put me in the zone. After speaking with Mr. Tierney at the 2006 US F-Class Nationals, I decided the .284 Win would be the chambering for the new gun, despite several shooters telling me I would not be able to obtain the desired velocities. About the same time I had a chance to buy a .284 and a .358 in 88's from an older man who was selling a few guns, I did not buy them. 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