[Mike Laughlin]

My neighbor has a BLR in 284 Win that he wants to sell.  I've been thinking about building a wildcat rifle and figure that this rifle with a 22" barrel and reciever sights, maybe QD scope mounts should be a dandy woods/timber deer/elk/moose combo.  I know that the 284's case capacity is greater than the 308 win so I should be able to get a little more velocity than a 358 Win. This project is still in the early planning stage ie lack of funds at the moment,but any thoughts or suggestions will be welcome.  

 

[Jack K]

Hi Mike, you should check the P. O. Ackley book vol.II it lists .35/.284 and comparies it to a .35 Whelen. It only lists two loads #1. 200 gr. bullet 51 grs. of 4895 for 2550 fps. and #2. 250 gr. bullet 53 grs. 4064 for 2400 fps. Hope this helps and good luck. Jack K.