Thread: .284

I'm looking at a T3x in 7mm08 reamed out to 284 or 6.5x55 for long range work (definitely sub 1000 yards, more like 600-750m max), Has anyone thats reamed a Tikka to 284 got some feedback on whether they would do it again?
I've used the 162 Amax on a few reds and it absolutely sacked them so I feel confident with that pill (was launched from a 7mmRM)

Dropping my T3 and new 7-08 barrel with Dave Ward today for barrel swap and reaming to .284.

Will be a few weeks before I bed it and get into load development, but will let you know how it turns out.

Originally Posted by Timmay

I'm looking at a T3x in 7mm08 reamed out to 284 or 6.5x55 for long range work (definitely sub 1000 yards, more like 600-750m max), Has anyone thats reamed a Tikka to 284 got some feedback on whether they would do it again?
I've used the 162 Amax on a few reds and it absolutely sacked them so I feel confident with that pill (was launched from a 7mmRM)

I've done 3 now and would do it again awesome round will do abot 2700 - 2800 fps with the 162amax. my 7mm08ai I've got at moment is gay but dose the same thing and I have a spare fl die if u wanted to go that way

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Originally Posted by Timmay

I'm looking at a T3x in 7mm08 reamed out to 284 or 6.5x55 for long range work (definitely sub 1000 yards, more like 600-750m max), Has anyone thats reamed a Tikka to 284 got some feedback on whether they would do it again?
I've used the 162 Amax on a few reds and it absolutely sacked them so I feel confident with that pill (was launched from a 7mmRM)

I love my T3 284. 17" barrel pushing 162 amax very accurately at 2740 fps. Holds 1000 ft-lbs to 850 yards. I run a DPT magnum can, its quiet and easy to shoot well, and only same overall length as a 21 inch barrel. Its the one im reaching for in the safe all the time now.

26 inch barrel and RL17 gave me 2955fps with 162amax chopped the barrel rossi 20 inches and using 2213SC for 2720fps but I've just brought 2lbs of RL17 so may chop it further.

Originally Posted by Cartman

26 inch barrel and RL17 gave me 2955fps with 162amax chopped the barrel rossi 20 inches and using 2213SC for 2720fps but I've just brought 2lbs of RL17 so may chop it further.

Im using H414 in my 17"

Thanks guys @buzzman was that a Sako 75 that was on here?