Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Long Range Hunting 6.5-284 Norma loads for long range.

LD,

Longrange target shooting or hunting? For hunting I'd stick with the Bergers (if you can find them). Are you using a short or long action?

One of my favorite loads in my LA REM700 is 51.0 gr of RL17 (MAX in my rifle) with the Bergers seated out to a COAL of 3.18".
I have had 1/2 MOA accuracy with this load jumping the bullet .020"-.030". Velocity averages 3030-3050 fps out of my 24" Douglas barrel (1-8" twist).

I've also gotten similar results with accuracy and velocity with 61.0 gr of MAGPRO (also MAX in my rifle).

If you are looking for a longrange deer/antelope hunting load be sure to check out the 120gr Ballistic Tips. Not quite as high B.C. but they shoot LIGHTS-OUT in my rifle (1/4 MOA).

Whatever you choose have fun and be prepared to spend a lot of money on reloading components b/c there are a ton of choices and the cartridge is a joy to load for and shoot.