Caliber Decision

[Vince]

Now that the rifle has been selected, and providing the rifle likes to shoot it, I'm thinking a 130 grain AccuBond out of a 6.5 x 284 as my one all around load for this rifle.
What do you all think?

Vince

 

[SJB358]

I don't think you would be disappointed.

 

[RiverRider]

Oddball powders are filtered out! :mrgreen:

Cartridge          : 6.5-284 Norma
Bullet             : .264, 130, Nosler AccuBond 56902
Useable Case Capaci: 62.541 grain H2O = 4.061 cm³
Cartridge O.A.L. L6: 3.228 inch = 81.99 mm
Barrel Length      : 24.0 inch = 609.6 mm

Predicted Data for Indicated Charges of the Following Powders.
Matching Maximum Pressure: 59465 psi, or 410 MPa
or a maximum loading ratio or filling of 108 %
These calculations refer to your specified settings in QuickLOAD 'Cartridge Dimensions' window.
C A U T I O N : any load listed can result in a powder charge that falls below minimum suggested
loads or exceeds maximum suggested loads as presented in current handloading manuals. Understand
that all of the listed powders can be unsuitable for the given combination of cartridge, bullet
and gun. Actual load order can vary, depending upon lot-to-lot powder and component variations.
USE ONLY FOR COMPARISON !

96 loads produced a Loading Ratio below user-defined minimum of 90%. These powders have been skipped.
Powder type          Filling/Loading Ratio  Charge    Charge   Vel. Prop.Burnt P max  P muzz  B_Time
                                      %     Grains    Gramm   fps     %       psi     psi    ms
---------------------------------  -----------------------------------------------------------------
Vihtavuori N570                    108.0     65.6     4.25    3159    95.4    58840   15265   1.175  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-33                 108.0     68.4     4.43    3131    95.5    58076   15030   1.183  ! Near Maximum !
Alliant Reloder-25                 105.0     60.2     3.90    3115   100.0    59465   13039   1.170  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma MRP 2                        107.3     61.8     4.01    3114    99.1    59465   13959   1.184  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma MRP                           97.2     58.4     3.79    3109    99.9    59465   13547   1.181  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N560                     98.9     58.3     3.78    3106    98.3    59465   13903   1.175  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828 SSC                        97.8     57.9     3.75    3099    98.7    59465   13496   1.163  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 7828                           103.4     57.9     3.75    3099    98.7    59465   13496   1.163  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate MAGPRO                     99.3     60.8     3.94    3097    97.2    59465   13996   1.182  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-22                  99.2     57.8     3.74    3082    99.5    59465   13362   1.180  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester WXR                     101.8     58.1     3.76    3081    99.4    59465   13377   1.181  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H1000                      108.0     61.6     3.99    3078    98.9    59310   13187   1.161  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot Magnum                      99.3     62.3     4.04    3067    99.8    59465   12823   1.174  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Alliant Reloder-19                  96.1     55.4     3.59    3041    99.4    59465   12733   1.175  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Ramshot Hunter                      91.7     54.6     3.54    3032   100.0    59465   12283   1.183  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon Retumbo                    108.0     62.6     4.06    3024    99.8    52106   13621   1.237  ! Near Maximum !
Norma 204                           91.3     54.3     3.52    3019    99.2    59465   12425   1.175  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4831 SC                    97.5     56.8     3.68    3019    98.0    59465   12600   1.172  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4831                      101.4     56.8     3.68    3019    98.0    59465   12600   1.172  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Norma URP                           91.2     52.0     3.37    3009   100.0    59465   11756   1.189  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate 4350                       90.5     52.2     3.38    3004   100.0    59465   11733   1.208  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Winchester Supreme 780              95.0     57.8     3.74    2996    99.3    59465   12131   1.182  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4831                            95.7     52.9     3.43    2991   100.0    59465   11511   1.198  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N165                    101.5     57.9     3.75    2990    99.6    59465   11913   1.186  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Accurate 3100                       99.3     57.3     3.71    2988   100.0    59465   11816   1.212  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon H4350                       93.8     52.9     3.43    2981    99.7    59465   11740   1.178  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
IMR 4350                            92.0     52.8     3.42    2980    99.8    59465   11715   1.178  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori N160                    101.5     56.1     3.64    2976    98.5    59465   11929   1.179  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Hodgdon Hybrid 100V                 93.7     52.2     3.39    2966   100.0    59465   10869   1.190  !DANGEROUS LOAD-DO NOT USE!
Vihtavuori 24N41                   108.0     66.3     4.30    2958    87.6    54888

 

[Oldtrader3]

Excuse me!!!! You said 1400 yards, my mistake laser eyes but I don't believe the first liar, he does not have a chance!. I mispoke! Now, go back where ever you came from and leave me out of your pointed diatribes!

I was kidding, but not anymore big-mouth!

Read it again there chief.... one more try. Remember to sound out the big words..... Killed at 600+, and shot out to 1400. Once again, this isn't about quarter bores for hunting in the Cascades.


I'm not kidding.... and you started it, not me. I backed my point with logic and facts..... you backed yours with feelings.... you must be either a Democrat... or a woman.

For you future reference, I am not your Chief, nor am I a Democrap, nor a woman. Also I am not a big mouth, braggart, knuckle dragger like you. If I was a woman I would take immediate umbrage to your making fun of women but what else should I expect from a person who thinks he is a coyote. The sneak thief and low order, wanton killer of the animal world!

Most women probably hear you talk about them just as you do here and immediately decide that they won't have their children with the likes of you! How much education do you have bozo-boy? Apparently not enough to learn when to shut your pie hole? Logic is as foreign to you as speaking a foreign language or reading a book right side up.

I asked you to go away, now try doing it, short range. GO AWAY!!!! I am having a really bad week and you are not part of it, so disappear!

 

[Songdog]

Again.... I used facts. You used feelings.

If you'd like to continue this discussion, and regale me factually... I'd love to hear it.

Instead... you call me an uneducated, knuckle-dragging, sneak-theif? Wow.... you sure know a lot about me.... not. If I was a woman... I'd immediately take umbrage to you stealing my debate tactics: when you don't like the facts ... smother them with arbitrary personal info, then cry for help.

I was asked via PM to "take it easy on you".... I had nothing else to say.... now you attack me again. Try to un-wad your panties and have a better day/week/year. And, why should I "shut my pie hole"? I was right ! Look what Vince bought.... a 6.5. Maybe you should STFU.... all you've contributed to this post is a bunch of garbage.

 

[Vince]

Guys, give it a rest.
The level of acrimony is not something seen often here at Nosler and I'm about to ask a moderator to delete the entire thread.

Vince

 

[JD338]

Guys, give it a rest.
The levelof acrimony is not something seen often here at Nosler and I'm about to ask a moderator to delete the entire thread.

Vince

Time to move on fellas....


Vince,

the 6.5-284 is a pretty cool round. The new 129 gr ABLR would be a dandy bullet to use.

JD338

 

[Oldtrader3]

My intention was to blow him off but I will block him instead. Sorry for all the drama!

 

[sask boy]

Vince congratulations on your choose :wink:. That new ABLR should be the ticket for the 6.5X284.I am looking forward to your range reports with photos I hope.
I am wondering if you picked out a scope maybe you mentioned it if so I apologize for missing that portion of your post.
Thank you for sharing!!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Vince]

Dan,

I'm going to pull the HD5 5-25 x 50 off my .338 and put it on the 6.5 and buy a HD5 3-15 x 42 for the .338 to make better use of each rifle's ballistic capabilities.

Vince

 

[alaska100]

Again.... I used facts. You used feelings.

. If I was a woman... I'd immediately take umbrage to you stealing my debate tactics: when you don't like the facts ... smother them with arbitrary personal info, then cry for help.

We have female members here. I am sorry to report that it is now possible that we have one less as of today.

Vince

You will be very happy with the 6.5/284. My uncle originally got a Ruger No 1 specifically for long range shooting, but got turned onto the 156 gr from Norma and the gun has been used successfully for Moose. I think the Moose was less than 200 yards, but I know he has shot paper to 600 yards and said it is a tack driver. I think you will be happy with your decision

 

[Vince]

I hope we don't lose any members.
I never thought that this post would generate the vitriol it did and for that, while I've not participated in the shenanigans, I am sorry.

Vince

 

[gerry]

Yes it is too bad. We can have differing opinions there is nothing wrong with that, sometimes it is best to just agree to disagree as the saying goes. There is no need to lose any members we just need to move on.

I'm looking forward to seeing how your new 6.5/284 works when you get it

 

[sask boy]

I sure hope everything turns out for the best . I to do not want to see anyone leave this forum. We have such a great group of people and so diverse in knowledge. I love the humour as well, even though I am constantly being picked on about my disability of being left handed :wink: :lol:.
Seriously we all should just let it go and talk about rifles,hunting,reloading and all the blessings each one of us has!!

Blessings,
Dan

 

[Vince]

Being left handed means your are in your right brain. It's those right handed folks that are the leftist.

 

[truck driver]

I almost threw my oldest daughter in the river when I found out she was left handed. But it was too late my wife had already became attached to her. :roll: :lol: :mrgreen:
Not everyone can be perfect and some are born with that handicap. :wink: :lol:

 

[sask boy]

Remember Rodger never let your guard down as we will have you shooting properly in just a matter of a few lessons. Look how Mike's grandson already has him building left handed rifles. I really believe that very soon he will and you all will see the light :mrgreen: :shock: !

Blessings,
Dan

 

[DrMike]

I really believe that very soon he will and you all will see the light :mrgreen: :shock: !

Blessings,
Dan

I saw the light. It was at the end of the tunnel. Turned out to be a freight train. :shock:

 

[truck driver]

Remember Rodger never let your guard down as we will have you shooting properly in just a matter of a few lessons. Look how Mike's grandson already has him building left handed rifles. I really believe that very soon he will and you all will see the light :mrgreen: :shock: !

Blessings,
Dan

Yes I feel for Mike but I also enjoy a good laugh even if it's on me. :lol:
Besides I would have to get one of those crooked stocks to accommodate my right eye dominance. :wink: :lol:

 

[Oldtrader3]

Me too with the eye dominance. It is a burden to bear being left eyed and right handed.