Yes, the barrel is factory 260 I could just screw it on check headspace and be away but...
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I know I shouldn't say this but....................all this hassle to get .270 performance?????
Your right you shouldn't say it, just think it
I have heard the Tiika/Sako barrels dont take well to improving sometimes due to a hard surface but removeing the whole chamber by going to the 284 case should sort that tho I havent actually talked to a smith yet.
Also I already have the 30-284 so common brass and dies and even with a 140 stuffed in it the 6.5-284 should still have well more capacity than 260ai.
On my list of round tuit jobs was to make a new mag box to suit the 284 shoulder and this would not work with the 260.
Yes you are bang on there I have just done that. I had a 6.5/284 with a 20" barrel and it was a struggle to get 2800fps with the 130grn in a long action.
So went down the .260AI path and now I'm getting 2850fps with the same projectile and 10grns less powder although I made it a 22" barrel.
Keep what you have and put money into boat
@veitnamcam, have a chat to Hugh at Stager, he did mine, was all over it, was always in contact to discuss, I certainly couldn't be happier, it wasn't an expensive job either was well pleased...
Just showing off now...lol
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Not much in it between the .260 Ackley and 6.5-284 with same bullets and barrel length.
Less powder and arguably better barrel life with the Ackley getting similar if not better velocities.
I seriously considered a 6.5-284 before choosing the Ackley.
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