I have two T3's in 6.5x55 and a Serengeti in 6.5x284. From my limited experience with those rifles and calibers, the 6.5x284 does not offer much more velocity with hunting length (22-24") barrels and modern actions. The 6.5x284's the competitors use are sporting 30-34" barrels I believe. That's where the bulk of the velocity advantage comes from, it seems to me.