6-284 remage or rem build input please

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Thinking about building a 6-284 calling rifle. Most shots will be under 200 yards but just looking for some wow factor. I'm guessing nobody makes a prefit and I'm looking for advice on a blank, twist, length, contour, etc. I'm guessing I will shoot a 70ish bullet and barrel life isn't a factor. THANKS!
 
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At that kind of yardage, you'll get plenty of "wow factor" with a 6-284 slinging 70ish grainers, that's for sure.

I don't know that I'd call my 6-284 a "calling rifle" because it's no light weight but it shoots the 75gr Vmax realllly well at 3650fps and gives me plenty of wow factor.

Specs to my 6-284 are, Rem SA 700, Lilja 26in fluted #7 1-12tw, McM A5 Desert Camo, Jewel trigger, and NF NXS 3.5-15x50 sitting on top. I've read where some complain about feeding issues but my setup uses the regular Rem BDL bottom metal and I've never had a single feeding issue. I run mine suppressed with a SAS Barricade and not only is it very quiet but it will put them into the .3's on a regular basis.

You'll get some to debate whether a long action is better suited for the 284 than is a short action but I think it depends on what you plan on doing with it. For me, I knew I'd be shooting bullets no heavier than 80 grains so a short action built 6-284 for my use works great, but if I had a fast twist barrel to shoot the high BC 105's and wanted to get ever last ounce of velocity I could squeeze out of it, well, a long action would probably be the better choice. I also have a 6.5-284 with a fast twist that shoots the 140's and it's built on a long action Rem 700.

Not trying to talk you out of what you want but considering the yardage cap you've set for yourself, just a straight 243 Win, 6BR, or 6x47 Lapua would be a better choice for you. They won't shoot quite as fast but they all offer excellent brass and if weight is of any concern or you want to keep the barrel in that 20-24in. range, they'd likely still do everything you want. Something to think about.
 
Go for it. A 6x284 22" barrel suppressed would be awesome. Check out X-caliber barrels, they offer Remage prefits. The 243 Ackley would also be a good choice.
 
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The build is actually for a younger guy I hunt with. I'd didn't have time to get into details as we had just pulled up to get out and do a stand. He wants a fast 6mm and I mention that round, he Googled it and he instantly decide that was what he needed lol. However we are in IL so one of those eeeeeevil suppressors is out of the question. Me being his partner, I'm not fond of a 22" inner ear hair flattener but it would be fun to play with. He bought a new Adl in .243 and picked up a Bell Carlson with a detachable mag set up so I gotta see what he has all got but he is dead set on a build. I think the Remage will be the way to go since I can do that.
 
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I don't see the 6-284 listed on x caliber's website. I would like to talk him down to a 6mm rem for my ears sake and since he is only gonna shoot lighter pills but I can't find that in a Remage either.
 
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What about just reaming the factory barrel to an AI? 6mm brass is scarce. I but a 6x284 on a Remington action, McMillan A3 and Benchmark 28" 8 twist. It hammered the dogs but it had to have the barrel length to justify the powder burn.
 
On 6mmBR, Barrel Brothers, is selling remage pre-fits using Wilson and X-caliber blanks. They claim to have at least 120 reamers to offer. Pretty good prices too.

raggedholebarrels.net
 
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Load some 55 Ballistic Tips in that 243 with a tank full of RL-15 and go on.

A bud had a 6-284 built and had a 28" pipe put on it, too long yes but it flat out hammers those 500-600 yard coyotes with an 87 grain V-Max. Rarely even carries it though due to weight and not being able to see hits.

If set on a build, a 6mm AI will get real close to the 284 case and with light bullets the SA shouldn't be an issue. 7x57 brass sized down and your in business.
 
Originally Posted By: B23 I've read where some complain about feeding issues but my setup uses the regular Rem BDL bottom metal and I've never had a single feeding issue.

Same here, mine uses BDL hardware too and has also never had any feeding issues.

I usually see hits with mine, and it's not that heavy with a 25" #4 Lilja. "Heavy sporter" I'd call it. But I shoot 55's in it. Barrel is getting threaded this week, imagine hits will be even easier to spot with the TBAC attached.

- DAA
 
Originally Posted By: MoYoBomberIf set on a build, a 6mm AI will get real close to the 284 case and with light bullets the SA shouldn't be an issue. 7x57 brass sized down and your in business.


Help me understand the logic behind this? Why would you go through the extra step of fire forming to get "real close" to the case capacity of a 6-284 when you can just do a 6-284 and be done. Same goes with reaming the barrel from standard 243 to 243AI, to me, it makes no sense to go to the expense and trouble to ream a standard chamber from 243 to 243AI, then have to fire form to get that tiny little bit of extra case capacity. If you are looking for increased case capacity and you have to stick a reamer in your barrel anyway why not go to something that gives you a good boost in velocity and requires NO fire forming. This is only my opinion but for me, that makes no sense at all.
 
Originally Posted By: DAAOriginally Posted By: B23 I've read where some complain about feeding issues but my setup uses the regular Rem BDL bottom metal and I've never had a single feeding issue.

Barrel is getting threaded this week, imagine hits will be even easier to spot with the TBAC attached.

- DAA

When I started shooting my 6-284 suppressed, it was like having a brand new gun. If you liked your 6-284 before, you'll love it once you start shooting it with a can on it. TBAC, so a Ultra 7 maybe???
 
Ultra 7 6.5. And I know what you mean. Running it on my .20-250 right now and it has completely transformed that rifle. It really just wasn't much fun to shoot before due to the piercing muzzle blast. But now it's the neatest, most fun rig I've ever used on a coyote stand.

- DAA
 
Originally Posted By: B23Originally Posted By: MoYoBomberIf set on a build, a 6mm AI will get real close to the 284 case and with light bullets the SA shouldn't be an issue. 7x57 brass sized down and your in business.


Help me understand the logic behind this? Why would you go through the extra step of fire forming to get "real close" to the case capacity of a 6-284 when you can just do a 6-284 and be done. Same goes with reaming the barrel from standard 243 to 243AI, to me, it makes no sense to go to the expense and trouble to ream a standard chamber from 243 to 243AI, then have to fire form to get that tiny little bit of extra case capacity. If you are looking for increased case capacity and you have to stick a reamer in your barrel anyway why not go to something that gives you a good boost in velocity and requires NO fire forming. This is only my opinion but for me, that makes no sense at all.

Just another option that I was throwing out there.
 


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