Originally Posted by joelkdouglas
I think the 6.5-284 shot better in the review, based on a statistically insignificant sample of one.

Article:I
http://www.longrangehunting.com/articles/e.r.shaw-mk-vii-6.5-284-review-1.php

In the article John Barsness mentions:

"The 6.5/284 turned out to be more consistently accurate than my 6.5-06. The best loads from the two rifles shot about the same, with five shots in 1/2" or so at 100 yards, but the 6.5/284 shot very well with bullets weighing from 95 to 140 grains, while the 6.5-06 shot noticeably better as bullets got heavier. Why this should be so I don�t know, since both barrels have the same contour and the same rifling twist. (Maybe there is some magic in the shorter powder column of the .284 case.)"

Guess my IIRC wasn't working... I'll take a "senior pass" on that one.... blush

Thanks for the info.

DF

Last edited by Dirtfarmer; 06/14/14.