Thread: 284 win getting low velocities

Hello you lot,


What sort of velocities are you guys with short barrels (17 inch)? rifle is a Tikka t3 7mm08 re-chambered.

I'm only getting 2640 fps over the chrono and load is 51.5gr of Reloader 17, fed 210 primer, norma brass and 162 ELD-m. This load is definitely hot in this barrel with extractor marks at 52.5gr during development.

I've been hoping to get around 2800 fps no cigar yet.

Any tips? the rifle isn't as long throated as long as some i've seen on here but would that make much difference?

magnum primers worth a try?


Cheers