I have a couple of 6.5x284 both shoot great, but I might just build a 26 nosler ?
I’ve built both; I like both. The Nos is faster, burns a lot more powder. Long range hunting favors the faster round, less wind drift, more KE to the target. FWIW, JB reported that he sold his .264 WM after testing the 26; he bought the test gun. Some would take issue, but I put the 26 ahead of the .264, having worked with both.
My current hunting is WT’s and hogs locally, 300 yds is a long shot. This PM I’m on a ladder stand with my 7-08, 120 gr Nosler Factory BT’s. They shoot sub inch and will do until I have time to W/U loads. 6.5CM and Swede also currently being used. Haven’t shot the 26 or the 6.5-284 this year.
I always encourage any fellow Loony to build/buy a new gun. Just depends on the task at hand and the Loony mood.
DF
