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Anyone have one built lately? Looking for another 7mm, don't think that I gain anything over my 7mm08, but norma brass looks readily available. Strictly for hunting, I understand Melvin built his lightweight fame on this cartridge. Advice and opinions appreciated

Use a 3.1" action if you build.

I have some in Savage 99's (short actions for those that don't know) and use the Speer 145 grain SPBT bullet. They are wonderful to hunt with and perform very well.

You can absolutely use a Winchester 70 short action and load the 140's just fine. Redneck, here on the campfire, built one for my son that shot/fed perfectly. Rebarreled a 243. (Pac Nor barrel) Plenty of magazine length. Good for mouse to moose! 2900 with a 160 Accubond easily obtainable. 120BT laser death ray on whitetail! It's a great caliber. Build it.

If you're looking for more speed than the 7mm-08 offers, I think that the 270 WSM, 7mm WSM, and 7mm SAUM are all better choices than the 284. The only 284s that I'm keeping are collectible rifles from Savage and Winchester.

I think that the 284's 55mm case length is a sub-optimal choice in a Remington short action because of the COAL limits imposed by the 2.800" magazines. Longer short actions would be a better choice, but I can't see doing a 284 in a long action when the 280 and 280 AI are available.

Well I have 1 in a 98 and there's plenty of room for COAL.

MY ONLY hold up is some DUMB XXX gunsmith who screwed up the scope base hole alignment. I have some 'windage adjustable' rings****have to use because I don't TRUST any smith to fill & re-drill & tap.***

AFTER deer season this is my FIRST project. I've been looking forward to having a 284 W for a long time.

280s are fine but they're NOT 284s.

Jerry

Jim Borden now offers a mid size Ridgeline 3.2" action , ideal for the .284win.

The Winchester SA might work perfect for one...

That sounds like a wicked rifle.

The OP asked for opinions and I gave mine. I have owned dozens of 284s, still several Savage 99s and Winchester 88s, but they are collectibles, not shooters. If the OP is looking for more performance out of a short action 7mm why go 284 when the 7mm SAUM and 7mm WSM fit in the same action and offer more performance?

For no particular reason, I hold the 284 in the same regard as the 300H&H. Cool factor, and works.

And a few years back he told me for today he would go 7mm-08. But, makes little difference if that is what you want.

I didn't read the OP as wanting .284win for more 7mm performance, sounds more like he just wants to have a .284win.

If not for the slight performance advantage, I can't see why anyone would go to the trouble of doing a 284 in favor of a 7mm-08. But, I'm the same guy who favors the 256 Newton over the 6.5-06, so what do I know?

I built one on a Savage short action, allows me to seat out to 2.95 and still work in the detachable magazine. I used a Adams and Bennett barrel that was a 7mm08. It shoots pretty well. Best of Luck

I had one built on a 700 SA with a Wyatt box and have never regretted it. It's a very accurate "270, a 280" in a short action rifle. In fact I think it's an excellent cartridge design; if renamed the 7 mm OSF (Original Short Fat) it might begin selling again.

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OP plainly states, "don't think I gain anything over my 7mm08."

For the same reason some WANT 6.5 Creed, 6.5X47, et.al., et.al.,

I wanted a 284 JUST BECAUSE. We don't have to justify WHY to everyone OR anyone.

I have and LOVE my 300 WM--don't need it, just like it and WANT it.

I want a 284 W. It's different- It's KOOL imo because of the case design. Doesn't matter what anyone else thinks.

BTW- IMO the 284W can best the 7-08--maybe not by a whole lot but some. That's NOT why the OP is asking.

BTW - 260 RG - I didn't pull your chain nor direct my comment toward you.

Jerry

Apart from the 10" twist and excessive taper, I won't hold it against you. It reminds me a lot of the 7x64 Brenneke vs .280 Rem, or more recently .280 AI comparisons; less taper, and quicker twist.

The .256 Newton had its day, but that day has passed.

I have to agree that the 7mm-08 gives 90%, without the grief of the .284 case.

I've had some grief in my life but none were due to the 284 case. It's always interesting when people are so sure of what's not true.

The 284 Winchester is a great cartridge, as is the 6.5x284. I've owned both and found the 6.5mm version to be just as capable as the 284.

I will say, the 284 loaded with a 154gr Hornady Innerlock is a great combination for bull elk sized game. Again I feel the 284 deserves a 3.1" Magazine.