It’s funny. The 7-08 and the 280 AI get a lot of ink but the 284 splits the difference perfectly. And R17 is tailor made for it. Its one of the best cartridges not in widespread use. And still one of the best among those that are.
Cream usually rises to the surface, so if the 284 was really a better choice, more people would have chosen it.
Usually, but not necessarily. While all cartridges are made up of the same four components, just in different proportions, the most balanced are not always the best sellers or even recognized as such my the average shooter. We all know it’s a confluence of factors that make or break a cartridges popularity, but some of the most important of which are the initial rifles it’s offered in.
Edit: because hand loading is of course required to reach its potential due to originally so-chambered rifles, it will remain in commercial ammo variety- and availability-limbo..
