Brian in Montana
Well-known member
I'm interested in seeing if I can get my .284 Win to shoot a little heavier bullet. So far all I've tried 160gn NABs with H4350. I'd say the outcome was mediocre. Before I try something else I thought I'd put out the question for others that load and shoot a .284. What do you use for 160gn (and that neighborhood weight) bullets?
Here's what I got on hand for projectiles:
160gn Accubonds
160gn Federal TBTs (possibly the last 70 on the planet)
162gn Hornady ELD-X
I'm better stocked for powders:
RL19
H4831sc
H4350
RS Hunter
RS Big Game
IMR4831
IMR4350
VV N150 (excellent with lighter bullets)
Varget
RL15
I could also easily get some A4350 or various VV powders, including N550 which looks great in simulations I've run with Gordon's Reloading Tool. I have a few other powders on hand I didn't mention as I'd consider them either too slow or too fast for such a thing.
Here's what I got on hand for projectiles:
160gn Accubonds
160gn Federal TBTs (possibly the last 70 on the planet)
162gn Hornady ELD-X
I'm better stocked for powders:
RL19
H4831sc
H4350
RS Hunter
RS Big Game
IMR4831
IMR4350
VV N150 (excellent with lighter bullets)
Varget
RL15
I could also easily get some A4350 or various VV powders, including N550 which looks great in simulations I've run with Gordon's Reloading Tool. I have a few other powders on hand I didn't mention as I'd consider them either too slow or too fast for such a thing.