Thread: 284 win getting low velocities

Originally Posted by Nick-D

Adi lists max load for 2209 and a 140 as 57 gr. They have it as a compresed load. Maybe try 2208 or go to a heavier projectile get that pressure up a bit. Will be shooting alot of unburnt powder out the end with that 2209 load.

The 284 is best with 150gr plus imo

That's the exact load I get. I could go a bit faster, but this was best accuracy wise that I was happy with. 57gr or 2209 gives me 3040fps out of a 19.5 inch barrel using a 140gn Berger VLD Hunting..