26" .284 proof barrel need cartridge help

[Djacker]

So guys I've got a proof research 26" .284 sendaro light barrel burning a hole in my pocket. Wondering what caliber you would turn it into? Looking for a light rifle when it's all said and done. Pretty sure I'll use a lone peak razor titanium action, unless someone points me in a different direction. This will be a hunting rig, biggest game would be an elk. Thanks for the info.

 

[Djacker]

Maybe I should have said cartridge instead of caliber

 

[Apollo117]

6.5 PRC is likely your best bet for factory ammo availability or brass availability. If you hand load then the 6.5 WSM or 6.5 Rem Mag would be good choices too. I haven't looked closely at the 26 Nosler, but the comments I've read about have been positive.

 

[Steve O]

6.5 PRC is likely your best bet for factory ammo availability or brass availability. If you hand load then the 6.5 WSM or 6.5 Rem Mag would be good choices too. I haven't looked closely at the 26 Nosler, but the comments I've read about have been positive.

I think the 6.5mm bullet would rattle around quite a bit in a .284 barrel...

If someone gave me a .284 barrel I would make it a 7 RUM or 7SAUM depending on the action length I had. Or go old school with a 7mm STW.

 

[Apollo117]

I think the 6.5mm bullet would rattle around quite a bit in a .284 barrel...

If someone gave me a .284 barrel I would make it a 7 RUM or 7SAUM depending on the action length I had. Or go old school with a 7mm STW.

Shoot. Good catch. I never was good at reading comprehension.

My new suggestions are 7 STW or 7 RUM. I'd suggest 7 Mag due to ubiquity, but I'm guessing you wouldn't be asking for suggestions if you wanted something as plain as the 7 Mag.

 

[Djacker]

Agreed, I dont think my barrel would like that to much. I do reload, granted I'm new to that too,as well as long range shooting. I currently dont have an action, sonim open to suggestions. I appreciate the info.

 

[Djacker]

I forgot to mention this is a 1-8 twist barrel.

 

[Northwinds308]

So guys I've got a proof research 26" .284 sendaro light barrel burning a hole in my pocket. Wondering what caliber you would turn it into? Looking for a light rifle when it's all said and done. Pretty sure I'll use a lone peak razor titanium action, unless someone points me in a different direction. This will be a hunting rig, biggest game would be an elk. Thanks for the info.

Lone Peak are awesome, I went with one for my build. I'd look into 7mm STW if I were you. Or 7mm SAUM if you want a short action. No personal experience but good second hand reviews (I'm a .30 guy myself).

 

[Northwinds308]

Actually scratch the STW, look at the 28 Nosler. The Smith that's building my rifle said they're unreal.

 

[Djacker]

I guess what sends me away from 28 nosler is the brass, do damn expensive. I have a 300 win mag, but when the wife says go ahead and build a new gun. I'm going to build a new gun!!

 

[Apollo117]

I'd pick the 7 SAUM if you're looking for a lightweight rifle. It's got a longer neck than the 7 WSM, which allows for seating longer bullets. And it fits in a short action.

 

[Justin Crossley]

For me it would depend on how far you want to shoot and which bullet. For 168 grain bullets at 5-600 yards max I would choose the trusty 7 rem mag.

For bigger bullets or longer distances I would go with the 7-300 win mag or 28 Nosler.

I personally think the 7 RUM has too big a case for the diameter and you are just wasting powder when you should probably go with a larger caliber. Just my opinion.

 

[Rob5589]

I love the trusty 7 Rem mag. With an 8 twist, use a 180 for as far as you'd want to shoot. A .280 ai would make a nice elk slayer as well. For the sa side, no experience with the saum but have shot with guys that dig it. A 7mm/08 ai with some 2000mr and a 140-160 would make for a nice handy rifle.

 

[wind gypsy]

I vote 7 saum in a medium action. If you want a light gun, you get a shorter action to help with weight and a reasonable sized case that hits a sweet spot in the balance of performance, recoil, and barrel life. More capacity gets to be harder to manage the recoil in a light package. That and the 7 saum is well known as an inherently accurate cartridge, evidenced by its popularity in bench rest.

 

[Ingo]

I love the trusty 7 Rem mag. With an 8 twist, use a 180 for as far as you'd want to shoot. A .280 ai would make a nice elk slayer as well. For the sa side, no experience with the saum but have shot with guys that dig it. A 7mm/08 ai with some 2000mr and a 140-160 would make for a nice handy rifle.

I love the 7 Rem Mag too, as it was my first big game rifle, but if I were building from a .284 blank I would definitely choose a beltless case. .280 Improved is a good call for realistic big game shooting. I'd be tempted by 28 Nosler. I'd hardly shoot it after load development so brass cost wouldn't be a big deal to me.

Almost everyone I know shooting a SAUM case shoots it from a long action because they're loading max length bullets (6.5/7).

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[LightFoot]

+1 28 Nosler

Spend your money on experience before you spend it on fancy gear.

 

[2five7]

7 Rem mag throated for 180 Bergers would do everything you'd ever want, with tons of brass options.

 

[WesternHntr]

If you plan on getting good at long range shooting you'll want a lot of practice, for that reason I'd absolutely avoid overbore cartridges like the 28 Nos. Plus they recoil like a 300 WM, I had one and was not impressed.
A 7 saum throated for 180's is my recommendation, I'd use a tikka action the two are made for each other.
I shoot a 7-300wsm and love it, I wish I'd just gone with a saum though.. No case forming and super high quality brass is available from ADG

 

[deadwolf]

7 saum!


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[PONYBOY]

28 NOSLER is my vote!