Rebarreling dilemma 6.5-284

[Pwells10]

Hey guys, I'm rebarreling my Tikka into a 6.5-284

I'm wanting to shoot the heavier rounds such as 143eldx, 140vlds, 156EOL, etc. What twist should I go with?

1:7 6groove
1:8 6groove
1:8 5R

I posted on Facebook and had a few great responses. Just wanting to hear from you all on your opinions and experiences. I will say I'm really favoring the 156 EOL that I'm wanting to try out once it hits the market.

 

[Broz]

1 in 7 , 6 grove

 

[4ester]

Yeah, you are gonna want the 1-7 twist.


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[Brendan]

Hope the OP doesn't mind, but a quick 6.5-284 question. I'm considering one for a future build (I have a Remington 700 LA I need a project for, or I might consider a short action cartridge, and already have .308 and 300 WM)

Any experience with shorter barrel lengths? 22" or 24"? Or, am I going to just end up with speeds similar to a 6.5CM just burning a lot more powder?

 

[Pwells10]

Hey Brenden, don't mind at all! I'm new to this round so I'm welcoming the questions.

Also, just curious, why would you want to go with that short of a barrel? And if you're wanting to re-barrel, order from xcaliber barrels. Right now on any barrel they have 25% off. I ordered the cryogenics to be done to the barrel so I got my blank for 250. If I didn't do cryogenics, it would've cost me 172.50 for a blank. Rediculeous price!

 

[Broz]

It is dependent on bullet weight and powder burn rate, but if you use 20 fps per inch from 22 to 28" of barrel length on the 6.5 -284, I bet you will be close.

Jeff

 

[Brendan]

Also, just curious, why would you want to go with that short of a barrel?

Mentioned it a little above, but I have a R700 Long Action - so has to be a long action caliber. Already have a 6lb scoped .308 with an 18" barrel, and a 9lb scoped 300WM with a 26" barrel and brake. Trying for a rifle in the middle of those two that's lightweight, easy to carry, etc, but not the featherweight that the .308 is. No urgency on my part, but I do want to put the action to use eventually as it was my Dad's on a prior rifle.

So - 6.5-284 seems to fit the bill for caliber, but I would like the rifle to be shorter and easier to handle than my 300WM when needed, even though that's not all that heavy itself.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Long action does not require a long cartridge. In fact, strictly speaking the 6.5x284 is a short action cartridge, just like it's parent case the 284 Winchester. Most people build a 6.5x284 on a long action so they can seat the long, heavy bullets out further. That being said, 6.5x284 is a fantastic cartridge, as are most caetridges built off the 308, 284, or 30/06 parent cases. Assuming your 700 has a standard bolt face, you might consider a long action 260 rem, which would be quite handy and would work efficiently in a shorter barrel.

There's some interesting reviews on this site and others of xcaliber barrels, they might not be a great choice for a cartridge like the 6.5x284 which is already notoriously hard on barrel throats. I think it was actually broz who cut one in half to show extensive fire cracking after less than 100 rounds.

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[Brendan]

Long action does not require a long cartridge.

You're right, I worded that poorly. It should be a cartridge that will work well in a long action. It's more of a "What's more appropriate" in my situation with the guns I already have. I don't have anything in between 300WM/.308win and my .22LR, and I have the long action to build off of. If it was a short action I'd probably build a 6mm Creedmoor , which I may end up doing anyways, but 6.5x284 keeps getting my attention...

Barrels - I'd personally probably lean towards Hells Canyon or Christensen Carbon but I'm not the expert there...

 

[Idaho Lefty]

@ Brendan, Have you thought about, the .270 WSM Cart. with, a 1-8 or, 1-9 twist, shooting the New Berger, 170 Grain Bullet ?
Can't remember, the BC but, it's pretty high and would work great, in a "Long action", with lots of good Rem .270 WSM Brass being avail.
That "combo" should, reach out there ! Or, a "Wildcat" .6.5- .270 WSM would be wicked !

 

[Idaho Lefty]

I'm kind of surprised that, Winchester didn't "standardize" the 6.5 x .270 WSM at, the time when all, the WSM's were coming out !
The only "mistake" Winch. made was, the short neck on, the 7mm WSM as, the .270 and .300 wsm's are pretty popular with the "Hunting crowd" !

 

[maninthemaze]

I've always wanted a 6.5 Sherman Short mag. Instead, I live vicariously through all the people on here building rifles.

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[Pwells10]

If anyone was wondering, I went with the 1:7 since I won't be using anything lighter than the 140s. Just waiting on the barrel to get here. Should be a shooter. Tired of carrying a 13lb rifle around. I'll be doing that this weekend bear hunting.