Thread: 284 win getting low velocities

Originally Posted by rossm-96

In response to the discussion about the need for neck turning, -presumably the only reason to do this is if you get pressure signs with loads that are well under what should be a maximum load?

I have a 16” 284 which I am struggling to get decent velocities from. Currently up to 55g of 2209 with a 140g Sierra GK and only getting 2650. Super-accurate and no pressure signs but seems to be a lot of powder for modest velocity. My 23” 7mm08 gets more speed with the same projectiles and only 41g of 2208. Am not completely confident in my chrono but even with a bit of error it is still slow. Will try re17 next.

Yeah that seems super slow. I'm at 2750 in a 19 inch Barrel with the 162's and 52.7 414. 55gr 2209 sounds light behind a 140. Maybe stoke her up a bit.