How good is the 284 Winchester?

284 Winchester is an immensely effective medium game cartridge. Winchester used a 1:10 twist rate in the M88, producing best accuracy with 120-150 grain bullets although it is not uncommon for this twist rate to shoot 160 grain bullets just under the 1MOA mark.

What happened to the 284 Winchester?

The . 284 Winchester cartridge, unless some sort of revival happens, is likely to go down in history as having potential as monumental as its failure. This cartridge should have been the Once And Future King of rifle cartridges, but instead has been consigned to ignominy, doomed to gather dust and be forgotten.

What caliber is 284?

284 Winchester was designed to achieve . 270 Winchester and . 280 Remington performance from the new Winchester Model 100 autoloader and Winchester Model 88 lever-action rifles….

Is 284 win a short action?

The . 284 Winchester has a somewhat odd history. It was first developed by Winchester in 1963 to fit their short action Model 100 autoloader and Model 88 lever action rifles. Winchester’s original objective was to create a short-action cartridge that rivaled the ballistics of the 280 Remington.

What is a 300 WSM good for?

It fits actions designed for 30-06-length cartridges. The 300 WSM is a rebated rim, short-action round that fits 308-length rifle actions. In my experience, I’ve routinely seen that much difference in MV from shot to shot with the same box of ammo in most rifles.

What is 280 Ackley Improved?

280 Ackley Improved is the steeper 40 degree, which lengthens the case body and allows for about 5 percent more powder capacity. This sharper shoulder can also increase case life, which is a good thing for the handloader.

Which is better 6.5 Creedmoor vs 7mm08?

The 6.5 Creedmoor fires smaller diameter and more aerodynamic bullets than the 7mm-08 Remington. Both cartridges have a similar trajectory, but the 7mm-08 retains more kinetic energy than the 6.5 Creedmoor at typical hunting ranges while the 6.5 Creedmoor has less recoil.

Is a 7mm08 good for deer hunting?

In sum, the 7mm-08 Remington is a deadly round for whitetails, but it’s also pleasant to shoot, carry and handle while in a cramped treestand due to the fact that it’s commonly available in some of the niftiest little rifles.

Is a 6.5 284 Good for elk?

As a hunting cartridge, the 6.5-284 Norma has been touted—by this author and some colleagues—as one of the best for game animals up to the size of elk. I feel it’s one of the best cartridges ever developed for whitetail deer hunting, anywhere, at any distance.

Is a 280 Remington a long action?

The 280 Remington could be the Goldilocks of standard-length action hunting rounds. It can be loaded with everything from 100-grain Sierra Hollow Points to 195-grain Berger Elite Hunters. It’s at its best with 140- to 175-grain projectiles.

Is the 300 WSM a good all around caliber?

300 Winchester Magnum cartridge, a great long range bullet that’s great for a number of American big game species. Plenty of ammo brands pump out good . 300 Win Mag factory loads, including Federal Premium, Winchester, Hornady Norma, and Remington. 300 Win Mag makes a really good open country hunting cartridge.

When did the.284 Winchester rifle come out?

Introduced by Winchester in 1963, the .284 Winchester was designed to squeeze .270 Winchester and .280 Remington performance from the new Winchester Model 100 autoloader and Winchester Model 88 lever action rifles.

When was the Winchester Model 88 carbine made?

Description: All Winchester Model 88 Carbines (19″ barrel verses 22″ rifle) began manufacture in 1967 through 1973. Available in .284, (three years only) .243 and .308 calibers. Approximately 7,000 were manufactured in .284 and upwards of 10,000 each in .243 and .308.

Is the Winchester Model 88 based on a rebated case?

The .284 was based on a unique rebated rim case of the same length and rim diameter but somewhat greater powder capacity. Among these, the .243 and .308 went on to become very popular, while the .284 and .358 languished, and this was reflected in Model 88 sales figures.

Are there any drawbacks to the Winchester m 88?

The M 88’s only real drawbacks were that its trigger was neither as light or as clean as a Model 94 or a Model 70. Its trigger moved with the lever, avoiding a bruised finger due to careless operation, but complicating the trigger linkage. And, it kicked pretty hard in .284, .308 and .358.