djs: Maybe so,but look how many there are already that do the same things! There is so much ballistic overlap that it would not hurt a thing to offer a 6.5 284 in a factory format,like,say a M70 Coyote Light,for guys that want one.It might not shoot like a Bartlein barreled custom, but I bet it would do OK,and would give the cartridge a well deserved boost.

I know I'd be tempted to get one and play with it because even though I have absolutely no problem with "common",the cartridge is so well-proven in long range precision that it would be interesting to play with...besides I find it infinately more interesting than that paragon of boredom,the cold bucket of water in any ballistic conversation,that "get me outta here before I start snoring" sleep ,the melatonin of the rifled tube...........................the 308 smile




The 280 Remington is overbore.

The 7 Rem Mag is over bore.