Thread: 284 on Husky action

I know nothing about the huskys, but do have a bit of experience with 284's (I have a 22" on a M595 Tikka, and a 17" suppressed on a T3).

I run 162gr Amax in the 17" 284 and can push them at 2750 without too much trouble with one of several different powders now all very accurately. If i push the loads a bit i can get 2800, but they are right on the edge of being very close to excess pressure signs.

With the 162 Amax at 2750 fps, at 600 yards it has almost 1400 ft lbs energy and just shy of 2000 fps velocity, Plenty enough grunt for deer at 600 yards, and my rechambered tikka barrels are plenty accurate out there too.

The 17" barrel with the DPT magnum suppressor is still 1 inch shorter than the factory 22" barrel, so its handy as to get around in the tight bush. Its definitely a true 6-600 yard allrounder in my book.

Ive also got a very lightweight 22" barreled 7mm SAUM, bare rifle is less than 5.5 lbs with a stug CF stock. I run the 162's at 3000 fps in that, and i need the DPT magnum on that to shoot it.

The short barreled 284 with the 162's gives it the legs to be a true allrounder, it is always used with the suppressor fitted so theres no mucking around with POI shift from can on to can off etc, its super easy to shoot, easy to carry around. I can fit the very long rounds with the 162's seated right out in the neck in the Tikka LA mag, its just an allround no drama work horse really. Could just about say that its really the only rifle i need (but dont tell the wife that).