In the early 80s I recollect quite a stir over the 7-08 and things started to level off in the 90s.
Geo
I remember a lot of interest and press per the 7-08 in the 80s as well.
? Maybe depends on what one was reading ?
Also I remember the 260 R splash following the 7-08.
One GW even wrote that the 260 outperformed the 270 in ballistics. I once had the
magazine, American Rifleman OR Hunter.
He really touted Remington’s claim but it didn’t live up to the press.
On the 284W, I don’t remember when it came on the scene OR maybe I wasn’t
reading the right rags. What I remember is the 284 wasn’t enjoying the popularity
that IMO it deserved.
Today I have a 98, 284 W with 21” bll and its ballistics are very pleasing to me
w/o having to stand on the throttle. I’m getting 3000 FPS with 139 HBTSP &
“Surplus” 4831. That IS 270 W territory. I DID get 3000 FPS with 140 HBTSP
in the 270 W but at HIgher pressure loads.
* I know the ballistic diff in 140s between 277 & 284. *
I still like the look of the 284 case FWIW. Personal preference.
Jerry
ps: Personal Preference .....
I like the looks of 6mm REM over the 243.
I like the looks of 30-06 over the 308 and prefer the minimal ballistical advantage.
I like the looks of the 300 WM over the 308 N M
et.al.
