25-284
Historical Notes:
It is anybody's guess who might have been the first to size the 284 Winchester
down to the quarter bore. This conversion is a good one, offering usable
capacity identical to the 25-06 Remington in a cartridge that can be chambered
in medium length actions.
General Comments:
The 25-284 is ballistically indistinguishable from the 25-06 Remington but
offers several advantages. First, the sharper case shoulder of the shorter case
reduces case stretching and extends case life compared to the 25-06. Second, the
shorter powder column promises superior accuracy potential. Finally, this more
compact cartridge is easier to make because 30-06 Springfield cases have long
been ubiquitous. Further, the 25-06 enjoyed decades of wildcat history. For
these reasons it is not surprising this was the choice to achieve factory
chambering. This is too bad because the 25-06 offers no ballistic advantages
over the 25-284 and the aforementioned facts would tend to suggest the 25-284 as
a better all around choice.
Source: Cartridges of the World
| 25-284 Reloading Data | ||||
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| Capacity and chamber pressure are identical to the 25-06 Remington and that data can be used, providing a prudent reduction in starting loads and adherence to standard loading practices to insure against inadvertent use of too-hot loads. |
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