Thread: 284 with RE16 and a few reloading lessons

Originally Posted by caberslash

Thanks for sharing, the .284 is one to watch with Lapua coming out with their 284 Win brass next spring.

I'm looking at this chambering with Barnes or simillar copper solids in mind (long for weight bullets that like jump but need to be going fast), would you feel that a 2.8" COAL would hamper the cartridge a bit? (this is about the mag well limitation on a Rem model 7)

There is some argument whether the 284 should be a long action with long bullets seated out into the case neck or a short action with smaller 7mil pills seated as usual. Interesting discussion as the 284 was originally meant to deliver 270 shove for use in a semi.

@caberslash there will be a lot more knowledgeable people than me on this Forum and I am heavily biased being a 284 fan for 20 years. In my opinion the 284 works better in actions that allow a bit more mag length. Model 7’s and some other true short actions have limited mag length as you say but a 284 will still squeeze a bit more velocity than a 7mm08 which you want with the copper projectiles. Is it worth it - probably not at 2.8” OAL. However the Remington Short Mag seems to be the go here with the best of both worlds - short, factory chamber and plenty of powder capacity. The ULA 284 rifles had longer mag boxes and so did the BSA Hunter/Viscount of my first 284 build. Obviously the Tikka most use here for 284 builds is just one action length with plenty of space.

I just think the 284 is the perfect compromise for a non magnum cartridge and they seem to be accurate more often than not. I’m pleased to see there are more brass options - pity a few companies don’t just make some factory 284s on a proper sized action with matching mag box