Since I'm awating delivery of my 6.5x284 rifle, I paid particular attention to our earlier discussion regarding muzzel velocities, barrel life, and reloading data for the 6.5x55, .260 Remington, and 6.5x284. My problem is this. I've looked at several (certainly not all) of the "standard" published reloading books, including Hornady 6th Edition, Lyman 48th Edition, Speer #13 and every powder web site that has a load for the 6.5x284 (and older version of these and other reloading manuals), and with only one exception (Lapua), not found a single load that produces veloicities over 2,700 fps for a 140-142 grain bullet.
I know Black Hills is loading factory match 142 Sierra 6.5x284 rounds that advertise 2,950 fps. And, I have found numerous "recipes" on various varmint sites and other hunting sites that approach 3,000 fps. Is this just the standard reloading material publishers being weenies on pressure (or barrel life), or whose reloading manual do I need to review?
I know Black Hills is loading factory match 142 Sierra 6.5x284 rounds that advertise 2,950 fps. And, I have found numerous "recipes" on various varmint sites and other hunting sites that approach 3,000 fps. Is this just the standard reloading material publishers being weenies on pressure (or barrel life), or whose reloading manual do I need to review?
