Thread: T3 6.5x284

Originally Posted by 25/08IMP

I would say don't do it.
I've had a tikka that had the chamber done as you are thinking and i really struggled to get over 2800 from it's 20" barrel.
I now had several .260 and 6.5 Creedmoor and and still use a Sako Creedmoor, in both cal I've had no problem to get the 143eldx to shoot 1/2 MOA and over 2800fps from 18 and 20" barrel.
If you use Hodgdon superprofrmance or RL26 you can achieve this.
So i wouldn't waste your time with the .284 option.

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Thanks alot for the advice. You just saved me alot of time and money. Always good to hear from someone who has actually done this. Not just handed on information. Will stick with the wee Creedmoor for now. I'll give that superformance a crack. RL26 is nearly as rare as hens teeth in my area as are eldx projectiles. Have you tried any of the lighter projectiles 130s or 120s? I can get my hands on 123gr sst and 143gr eldms. Just concerned that the harder match projectiles will just poke holes through deer leaving me with blood trails.
Thanks again.