For the none-reloader: Stick to standard rounds?

[Reconnoiter]

For guys like me still doing the transition between being a archery-hunter to the long range shooting&hunting, would for example the 6.5x284 be an wise choice as a none-reloader?

Or am I looking down the same barrel as the .280AI as far as choice of ammo goes? I know that Nosler has their TGA in 6.5x284Norma, same for HSM Trophy Gold..

At $60/box for the Nosler TG for 20rounds, it's quite a bit more expensive than say .308 @ $35 (here in Cdn).

My only thought about this for the moment would be that, for the long run investment, I could be to go with a .280AI chambered rifle into which I would be able to use standard .280 round, save the fired casing who'll now have been fireformed for my later use when I am able to reload on my own..

Thoughts?

If you do not reload,nor plan to...the 223Rem and 308Win are your best bets. Copious R&D has been spent in Accuracy Research and Terminal Affects,with the shrewd Consumer being able to reap those benefits.

Literal "Match" ammo abounds,in both chamberings,as well as more utilitarian offerings.

Hint.

 

[Oldtrader3]

Others have mentioned but it bears some consideration, if you have access locally to buying used reloading equipment, you might consider it. Used loading presses, case trimmers, small hand tools and dies can really save you some money. I would recommend buying scales and powder measures as new equipment, unless you know the guy selling them.

If I can still do it, it can't be too hard. A system of basic quality control and attention to detail are the important skills in handloading. Precision and knowledge will follow with experience and further reading. You probably will want to buy ballistic software as well. Most of them also have exterior ballistics and loading data. I have Sierra V.I-6 but there are other good ones out there.

Good luck with that.

 

[FOTIS]

I agree. Take a look at ebay. They always have cheap reloading gear.