We hope these pride and joy rifles may provide inspiration for our readers, whetting their appetite for their next competition, varminting, or hunting rifle project. Here is a striking camo-finished Elesio (Competition Machine) Tubegun chambered for 7mm SAUM. Do you shoot a popular wildcat (such as the 6 BRA), but hate the hassle of fire-forming all your own cartridge brass? How did you manage to beat shooters who are decades younger? Next Last. If I feel there is a constant condition, I will click for the wind. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane. Get some good equipment and eliminate having issues that can be caused by budget builds. Dont have time to neck-turn hundreds of cases? Thats obviously very important if you travel to compete. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. It was all about bolt lift. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. In matches with unlimited sighters, I generally hold dead center with a no-wind zero and use the point of impact as feedback. After getting in late one Saturday night, I forgot to clean my rifle. Tom was shooting a .284 Shehane cartrdige in the new McMillan Kestros stock. NOTE: If youre skeptical of those single-digit chron readings, click on the Video Playback screen below to view Ballard test-firing a load that delivers an ES of 5 and SD of 2 for five shots. Without AccurateShooter.com, I would probably still be shooting double-digit (10+) groups at 1000 yards, and I sure wouldnt have my name on a National Championship trophy. balk at spending x amount of $$$ on a given piece of reloading gear that can provide tangible results, while easily spending several times that on the . I've not shot any of these but there's plenty of info out there. A dummy round was sent to Pacific Tool and Gauge to have a reamer ground to our specs. Great information and write up Cody. We mourn his passing.]. The 6.5X47 Lapua necked down to 6mm is also a great option for mid range matches. 7mm (.284) remains the caliber to beat in F-Class Open Division (though some shooters have had success with .30-Cal short magnums.) No bad reports about the new lots and the new box I have fireformed seem just as tight. who used the .284 Shehane to finish third at the 2009 F-Class Worlds in England says the .284 Shehane is very accurate with superb vertical spreads at 1000 yards. Dont want to invest in your own annealer? It was fitted to my action by Dale Woolum of Woolum Accuracy. Henry also runs a combo tuner/muzzle-brake. This has a McMillan Kestros ZR stock fitted with a RAD (spring-loaded buttpad) system with custom spring. Youve proved them wrong. [Editor: The equipment lists at major F-TR matches will confirm Kovans conclusion here. After I get the feedback I need from my sighters its time to go for record. This has a McMillan Kestros ZR stock fitted with a RAD (spring-loaded buttpad) system with custom spring. To me, the 284/shehane is proven. Dont lose your accuracy by having carbon build up and close off the clearance required for the most accurate bullet release through a muzzle brake. Note: Extra charges apply for neck-turning and neck expansion operations, or specialized cartridge-forming operations. We have 284 Winchester dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fireforming loads. This handsome rifle, which belongs to Forum member J.J.Coe, represents the state-of-the-art for 100/200-yard benchrest rifles. I have high hopes of it being an great gun. I chose the Max because I was shooting Group Benchrest first then made the transition to F-Class. A 284 Shehane at 2900f.p.s. Its amazing what you can learn from a rifle that is as sensitive as this one., This impressive rifle features an antique 1917 Enfield action chambered for the .338 Win Magnum cartridge. The Oehler consistently gave me readings of 2892 fps to 2902 fps with an SD of 4 fps using once-fired brass. In a hurry, dont have time? Go. It features a Kelbly stock w/RAD system, Shilen 1:8-twist ratchet-rifled barrel with EC Tuner, and X-treme 2-stage trigger all mated up to a Kelbly Panda action. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. Always be ready to learn something new. Henry: I had true Heavy Guns with 5-inch fronts and 3-inch rears. Using a tuner is easier than messing around changing loads and tweaking seating depths. Speaking of the stock, there was only one choice, a Purple Haze laminated F-class model from Precision Rifle & Tool. These loads were shot by Brian Pearce of Wolfe Publishing Co.; Gun: Match Grade Machine Barrel; Barrel Length: 26 inches; Case: Winchester; Primer: Remington 9 1/2; Bullet Diameter: .284 inch; COAL: 2.800 inches; Maximum COAL: 2.800 inches; Maximum Case Length: 2.170 inches; Trim to Length: 2.160 inches. Team LBB shot well, to earn a second straight Mid-Range National Title, and grab second (Silver) at Long Range. There is no torquing (gun wobbling) when cycling the bolt. I will run it through its paces shortly and see how well it does. Four other people have shot their first 1000-yard matches with my rifles, including my wife, and all of them won relays! The rifle is a dream to shoot now with a big reduction in felt recoil.. The "new" 284 Winchester on left is handloaded to exceed its SAAMI overall length for a custom fit in a long-throat barrel. Q: During the Nationals, at the last minute you switched guns. Jason Jumped to Open Class after Starting with F-TR It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. In this sport, you can excel even in your 60s, 70s and beyond. On top is a Leupold 40x45mm scope on a Picatinny rail that Grimstod machined himself. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! Berger 190gr HT @ CBTO of 2.390, Lapua 6.5-284 necked up to 7mm, VV N165, Federal GM210M & CCI . We started with all white on the stock and came up with the idea of an American Flag on the buttstock. Best powders are: Varget, H4895, and Reloder 15. This rifle has a 1.55, round BAT LP/RE action, fitted with a Bartlein barrel chambered for the .284 Shehane (an improved version of the .284 Winchester). Hard to imagine it still makes weight with a wood stock and a 36 power Leopold. Q: Tell us about your Nationals-winning rifle and bench gear. The parent case for this wildcat is the 284 Winchester. How does this improve rifle performance and how do you set the tune? For these photos, he removed safety glasses. It shoots better then I do. The rifle features a single-feed Alpin action, with Hart 26 1:8-twist barrel, chambered for the 6BRX (6mmBR wildcat) with .269 neck. I had a one custom die that would not size the bottom of the case enough. That all paid off when Henry won the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals this summer, finishing as the Two-Gun Overall National Champion. If there is a down-side to the .284 it would be recoil. Team Pierce Engineering won the F-TR Mid-Range Team event. Once I get something that works well at 600 yards I go back in work around that by 0.1 grains. This load ran at 2825 fps. At least with regard to brass the situation should improve this year: https://www.lapua.com/new-lapua-brass-cartridge-cases-for-2021/. For cost comparisons sake, lets use 1,200 rounds for the 6.5-284 and 3,000 rounds for the .284 Win. The 284 Shehane has a proven record of accomplishments and that is why I have chosen it. I put any variables aside for sighters. This stock features a fully-adjustable buttplate plus a removable cheek-piece with thumb-wheel adjustment. Just call Darrell and hell make something work for you. Us old guys need all the help we can get. The .284 Shehane Accurate and Forgiving Wildcat You are using an out of date browser. I usually start to consider tossing the brass around 15 firings. One of the biggest challenges in campaigning a wildcat cartridge has been obtaining great dies. After I am happy with my set-up, I take a position similar to that of a conventional prone shooter. I've chronicled its development on social media, as well as in prior posts focusing on my decision making process. The case length of the .284 measures 2.170" (55.1mm). Whats the water volume of the case? Our friend Erik Cortina notes that the .284 Shehane has a velocity edge over the straight .284 Win because it holds more powder: The Shehane has more capacity than the .284 Winchester. Q: You are in your 70s now and have only been shooting competitively for a few years. Sort By: Items Per Page: Item Total: (13) 0 - 13 6mm/284 Winchester Competition Seating Die 076-55414 | Redding $158.10 In Stock 6mm /284 Winchester Competition Bushing Neck Die Set 076-58414 | Redding $381.62 Jason asked Bryan to fit the stock with forearm rails, shown in the photo below. Many championships have been won, and many records set with those two bullets in the .308 Win. Cody- do You also use the Atlas for competition? Choices for Mid-Range in Tougher Conditions: })(); To comment on a post, click Post Title or "Comment" Link. Sign In. Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. All hydro-formed cases are annealed at no extra charge after the forming process. Team member Jay Christopherson praised his team-mates and also gave credit to his rivals: Team Grizzly was outstanding for the LR Open Gold. Henry worked hard, learned fast, and pursued accuracy with a vengence. I selected a Broughton 5C because, as my gunsmith says, They just shoot. On top is a Trijicon Accupower riflescope. You can make enormous progress in a few seasons. When I do clean, its simple. What is your barrel cleaning procedure? I use Redding bushing dies, apply Imperial sizing wax, resize, wipe off wax, clean and uniform the primers pockets using the RCBS Trim Mate Case prep center, then apply Imperial dry neck lube with a bore mop. My version, the 284 KMR IMP, shares the .010 blown-out sidewalls of the .284 Shehane, but I have further increased the case capacity by changing the shoulder angle from 35 to 40 degrees. At those distances the 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges rule. Tuners definitely can work. The sport of F-Class is rapidly growing, and the equipment used is improving constantly. Typical load for a Shehane is around 57.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831 SC. By blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. The recoil difference between the 6.5-284 and the .284 is about the same as the difference between a 6x250AI and a 6.5-284. He posted: Got this 6.547 Lapua back from my smith about six months ago. I had a local gunsmith cut a thread on the muzzle brake for a tuner I got from Sid Goodling. Also, most custom die makers want you to send them two or three cases, each fire-formed three times. Emil Kovan is one of the top F-Class shooters in the world. The .284 Shehane is a slightly modified wildcat that retains the same 35 shoulder as the parent case. I use Lapua brass (6.5-284 necked-up), CCI BR-2 primers, Hodgdon H4350 powder, and Berger 184gr bullets. Compared to the original Master Class F-Open stock, the barrel sits about an inch lower. Expand Case Necks and Anneal brass (Call for Price) However, by blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. Darrell is a hydro-forming wizard who has perfected the process over the last couple of years. Since I have only reloaded for hunting or magazine fed rifles I was not familiar with proper seating to allow land engagement of the bullets for 1000-yard accuracy. I found that the 300 WSMs vertical really tightened up after about 50 rounds. I was working in the shop, wife walked through and said You are building that for me arent you? Well Yes, dear I said of course so I Lost my rifle., Forum member 1shot is proud of this new F-Classer: Just got my first F-Open rifle finished chambered in .284 Shehane. I sent him a Panda F-Class action with a +20 MOA Picatinny rail. The .284 is able to drive 160 grain bullets at 2800fps and while this may not be considered an optimum velocity based on the potential of the case, it is nevertheless a substantial step up from the short action 7mm08 cartridge giving 2600 to 2650fps with this bullet weight. Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. This is my second season shooting F-Open. On this build, I am trying a BixN Andy trigger for the first time. Share the post "Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? It may not display this or other websites correctly. (Eric Bostrom developed an almost identical unit at the same time. For more info, contact Bill Shehane at (704) 824-7511, or visit his website, www.ScopeUsOut.com. Just five years ago Forum member Henry Pasquet (aka HenryP) got started in 1000-yard benchrest shooting. The 6.5-284 Norma originated as a wildcat cartridge based on the .284 Winchester cartridge necked down to 6.5 mm. The stock is a Deep Creek Tracker with 4 forearm and rudder system (the toe of the stock adjusts for angle, allowing better tracking). This gun has more than exceeded my expectations, winning matches and setting a new 1000-yard, single-target F-Class National Record (200-13X). Do you think some guys clean too often or too aggressively? The final component on this rifle is a 12-4256 Nightforce BR with DD-1 reticle set in Leupold Quick Release rings. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? To my surprise 57.0 grains of H4831 was now shooting 2975 fps! Norm revealed his load in an Erik Cortina YouTube Video. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. For a bit more money Darrell can also uniform the primer pockets and chamfer the case necks. For accurate dispensing, put very little powder into the Omega so you can drop one kernel at a time. The barrel is a 32 Broughton 5C. By fire-forming a couple cases after each barrel-cleaning during a match, by the end of the weekend Ive got a dozen or more freshly fire-formed cases to put into the rotation. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. Its throated for the 180gr Bergers. We loaded 53.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831sc and shot one round, cleaned, shot three rounds, cleaned, then shot 10 rounds and cleaned. This blue marble-painted beauty features a BAT B action timed by Alex, fitted with Jewell trigger, and Borden trigger guard. Q: Some people say the .284 Shehane is not as accurate as the straight .284 Winchester. As I said in the beginning, many cartridge types are capable of winning but are not listed due to their low popularity, case design, or lack of quality components. He loaded Sierra 100gr Pro-Hunter bullets, and took this nice Roe Buck at 240 yards through a gap in the foliage. Typical load for a Shehane is around 57.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831 SC. By blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. and F-class cross the coarse shooting. The Lawn Ranger BAT Machine M Action Go to page. Owner Jason Cohen explained why he chose the .284 Shehane chambering: The .284 Shehane has a proven record of accomplishments and that is why I have chosen it. In a match with only two sighters, Ill make a wind call and try to hit the center with my first shot. My old straight .284 load at 2890 fps had ES spread in single digits for 10 shots. 1; 2; Next. Next I sort the cases into one-grain lots, for example 194.0 to 194.9 grains, then 195.0 to 195.9 grains, and so on. Ian Klemm won his Second Straight F-TR National Championship last week. In 2013, Henry Pasquet won the IBS 1000-Yard Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! Here is a 6BR Ackley Improved (6BRA) built by Alex Wheeler. Darrell took the time to advised me every step of the way to allow me to shoot a 3.158 (5) shot group to win my first round of my first competitive match ever. Mike Youngblood, Share the post "Save Time and Barrel Life Let DJs Hydro-Form Your Brass". I would not go any hotter in the interest of case life. F-Class shooter Erik Cortina notes that the .284 Shehane has a velocity edge over the straight .284 Win because it holds more powder: The Shehane has more capacity than the .284 Winchester. He can also turn the necks to your specs (for an additional charge). I was thinking of ribbons on the front in red and blue but we could not get the layout right. Other components are: Borden BRMXD LBRP DLC-coated action, Bartlein 32, 4 groove, 1:8.5-twist 400MOD steel barrel, and TriggerTech Diamond trigger. By blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. If you do this with your fouler shots you get your fire-forming accomplished without using up any extra barrel life.. Henry: For my .284 Shehane at the Nationals, I loaded 52.5 grains of Hodgdon H4350 and Federal BR-2 primers behind Berger 180gr VLDs. The best bullets for it by far (in my opinion), are the Berger 180 Hybrids. Recently had Darrell Jones of DJs Brass Service hydro-form 6 BRX brass for me. I usually start to consider tossing the brass around 15 firings. 284 Winchester Load Data - (Archived) Why do you like the .284 Shehane? This state-of-the-art .284 Shehane F-Open rifle belongs to Forum member Willow. Optimum freebore for the 230s is too long for the 185/200s, so you would be limited to using only 215/230gr bullets in that barrel.Furthermore, the recoil increase with heavier bullets is substantial, causing the rifle to be more difficult to shoot. Bryan did all the stock work and fitted the action, rails, and RAD recoil pad. I have been interested in long range shooting for a long time including ground hog hunting. With the price of premium brass topping $1.00 per case for popular match cartridges, it makes sense to consider annealing your brass to extend its useful life. I copied and analyzed many articles, especially on the .284 and the Dashers. Here are some of our favorite Pride and Joy rifles recently showcased in our Forum. The action is topped with a stainless BAT tapered (+20 MOA) Picatinny scope rail. Using these figures, the barrel cost of a .284 Win is $.17 per round vs. $.42 per round for the 6.5-284. I feel that the best option (if available) for shooters interested in wildcat chambers is to have their gunsmiths make the dies. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. Big Mistake! I wanted to do something different PAINT it. Q: Tell us about the combined tuner/muzzle brake on some of your barrels. I will occasionally mess with the tuner and tighten things up if possible. Other good options are: Kelbly, CG Jackson (good 2-Stage) Anschutz (best 2-Stage for Bat and Kelbly actions), BixN Andy, and David Tubb. with holes in the buttstock and forend. EDITOR: Guys, there is a ton of solid gold information in this article take your time and read it carefully. NOTE: After cases are hydro-formed by Darrell, every case is washed, cleaned and re-annealed. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fireforming loads. Products. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. Sighter Strategies I offer that die-making service in addition to barrel chambering. As with the first barrel, the second barrel yielded 2775 fps with a starter load of 53.0 grains of H4831sc. I had committed a big reloading No-No. Typical load for a Shehane is around 57.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831 SC. By blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. Well done father and son! Do not go for the hottest loads, which just reduces brass life. The laminated stock was modified by Tommy Shurley from a standard 3-wide fore-end to a 5-wide True-Trac with an adjustable 3-wide rear plate. The stock in laminate weighs 3lbs. The rear bag also has the new 3M material on contact surfaces (photo at right). Dale chambers all my barrels on all my rifles. Best powders for the 7mm RSAUM are: H4350, H4831SC, and VV N160. CLICK IMAGE below for full-screen version. Then use the tuner and tune the barrel to the load. The Lapua brass is worth the difference. Eventually, at the end of my last string, the gun blew a few primers. Henry also runs a combo tuner/muzzle-brake. The .284 Shehane is a slightly modified wildcat that retains the same 35 shoulder as the parent case. I work up from that reduced charge weight in increments of 0.3 grains. So I did it myself my first Candy Apple red. When shooting his PPC, Joel uses those fouler shots to fire-form his new brass. I think thats why Ive been able to build loads that consistently deliver single-digit Extreme Spreads with ultra-low SDs. .284 Shehane Shines in 1K Benchrest Competition Too It still supported on a 3 forearm and is full length. JavaScript is disabled. This was the second straight F-TR title for Ian, who also won at Lodi, Wisconsin in 2017. Just wondering if it is enough for 284W f class. As much as I like the .284 Win, for long-range competitions I like the .300 WSM even more.
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