338Rules,
One of the things I point out in the article is that CIP (European) pressures for the .284 are considerably more "spirited" than SAAMI's.
The probable reason for the SAAMI maximum average pressure (MAP) is the .284 was originally designed for the Winchester Model 88 lever-action, and the Model 100 semiauto--which I also point out, and that Europe has a distinct lack of 88s and 100s.
I also discuss "long-throating," and bullets seated out further. The advantages of each are vastly exaggerated--and I also explain why in the article.
Sorry, thinking out loud about a reloading project for a buddies bolt action .284 .
He’s finding ammo hard to source. I may end up with the barrel, or the whole gun.
Standard pressure factory loads are underpowered for this platform.
Seating bullets out with appropriate long throating would help to distinguish the Rifle loads from 56k psi lever loads.
I noticed in your HL article that OAL was up to 2.899” .
Would you go longer if magazine dimensions ( & throating) permit ?
In the style of 6.5x284 Norma, or 300 PRC,, Mo’ Longer, Mo’ Betta
