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Ah Larry..the 6.5-284. Another caliber the companies have to come up with to sell more stuff. The 6.5-06 is a whole 3/4 inch longer in the action and shoots the same. I must say..I just don't get it..It is in a shorter action and is much easier to carry shoot and hit with..Ummm...HUH?? When yer hunting the only thing that REALLY seems to make a difference is the weight of a rifle. The short mags and the short 6.5 to get 'em to perform well you have to have a rifle just about as long. They make the 6.5-284 usually with a 20 inchbbl. as opposed to as say..6.5-06 with a 22 inch bbl. Which one is gonna shoot faster? My 30-06 Kimber has a 24 inch bbl. The 308 has a 22 inch. They are both Classic Selects..They are within 5 ounces of each other in weight. The 308 is accurate..the 06 is the most accurate 30 cal rifle I have ever shot. Gun companies are getting like clothing makers. Gotta have the NEW improved hot lookin fashionable thing every year. Now I really don't mind lookin at them shorter and shorter dresses that them wimmin wear..but the shorter and more fashionable rifles confound me. And the writers..well they tout the new stuff just like them fashion writers..with the same results