Then the idea of We the People popped into the head. 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. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); Ian loaded Berger 200.20X Hybrid bullets in Lapua brass with Vihtavuori N140 powder and CCI BR4s. This is one sport where you can be a champion in later life., Click on Rifle Photos to View Full-screen Versions. Create False Shoulder for Fire-Forming (Call for Price). On top is a Leupold 40x45mm scope on a Picatinny rail that Grimstod machined himself. These steps are repeated until the bore is spotless. Sign In. Congratulations to the new F-Class Champions. We are blessed with many good match-quality receivers: Barnard, BAT, Borden, Kelbly, Nesika, and Stiller just to mention a few. Best bullets for the 6mm Dasher are: Vapor Trail 103gr, Berger 105 Hybrid, 108 BT, and 105 VLD (hunting). Not shooting free recoil, I needed a stock that would fit me like a prone stock but track like a benchrest stock. I find that funny because if could somehow properly size the cases for three fire-forming cycles, I would not need a sizing die. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. Anneal Case Necks Only ($20.00/100 normal or $25.00/100 magnum) At the time I was shooting a 300 WSM. Choices for Mid-Range in Tougher Conditions: Dont want to invest in your own annealer? I have shot both, and prefer cut-rifled barrels. The parent case for this wildcat is the 284 Winchester. I use Lapua brass (6.5-284 necked-up), CCI BR-2 primers, Hodgdon H4350 powder, and Berger 184gr bullets. I started calling anyone I could thing of to see if they had any idea what could be causing this problem. The full stock depth continues farther forward that on some other low profile designs. Ian Klemm shot great to win the F-TR National Championship. Us old guys need all the help we can get. I spend the first part of my 3-minute prep period making sure my front rest and rear bag are in-line. Forum member FrankZ explains: This is my favorite rifle and it will become my daughters first centerfire. I read the article on 6mmBR.com about Jerry Tierneys .284 Winchester and the cogs began to turn. Over the span of 3,000 rounds, thats a $540.00 savings. With a standard .284 Winchester, or better yet, a .284 Improved, you can drive the high-BC Berger 180gr and 184gr bullets to competitive velocities. The lovely Maple stock was hand-carved by Forum member Spitfire_ER. Ballards huge success with the .284 Winchester cartridge helped make the .284 Win (and .284 Win Improveds) the dominant cartridge in F-Open competition worldwide. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fireforming loads. What are the attractions of this sport? In this game, we older guys can definitely compete on a par with younger shooters. This rifle project began several years ago. But I was hooked after that match. Lets just say it didnt go as planned. If it makes sense, try it. We know that Krieger, Bartlein, Satern, and Hawk Hill Custom all make fine cut-rifled barrels as well. Then we backed the powder charge down until the bolt lift was smooth and the primers were nice and round. This article will focus on proven choices, currently used by the top F-Class shooters in the world. The rear bag is a Edgewood EDGEbag Gator. For more info, contact Bill Shehane at (704) 824-7511, or visit his website, www.ScopeUsOut.com. [This] caliber has awesome accuracy. At those distances the 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges rule. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fire-forming loads. Note I selected that load based on accuracy, NOT raw speed. Is there anything unique about your hardware that gave you an edge? On other guns, a 32 tube could cause the rifle to be front-heavy and out-of-balance. recoil reduction system (hydraulic-damped buttpad), Bix N Andy trigger, and Nightforce Competition scope. I had a local gunsmith cut a thread on the muzzle brake for a tuner I got from Sid Goodling. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane. 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. I had used the ball expander in the die to neck the cases up from 6.5 to 7mm. Unless you really get some exotic woods they all seem to blend together. Here are testimonials from recent customers. Hydro-forming by Darrell costs $0.60 per case with 100-ct minimum. With the latest high-BC 7mm bullets, the original .284 Winchester is proving tough competition for its 6.5-284 offspring. (For short-range benchrest, I was shooting a Bob Scoville carbon stock and Terry Leonard laminate). Sighter Strategies 14ozs. For these posed photos, he removed his safety glasses. Smooth entry gives the bullets a smooth release. In 1999, Norma submitted it to CIP. is formidable indeed. Ease of Load Tuning Darrell normally offers a 10-day turn-around. Cost Comparison: .284 Win vs. 6.5-284 With only 11 rounds through the new tube, I shot a 600-yard match on June 22, 2008. On Saturday my .284 was absolutely hammering, but Sunday I started noticing a hard bolt lift. Q: Tell us about the combined tuner/muzzle brake on some of your barrels. The stock is a Deep Creek Tracker with 4 forearm and rudder system (the toe of the stock adjusts for angle, allowing better tracking). Best powders for the .284 Win are H4350 and H4831SC. I start 0.6 grains lower than my last charge that worked. I had a one custom die that would not size the bottom of the case enough. Bolt timing, ejection, and feeding is going to be messed up. But, the added recoil of the .284, even with front and rear rests aligned, took me off target. I screw on the new barrel, fire 25 rounds of whatever I have left over and then clean it. 6.5-284 (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 196 loads. .223 Rem Not A Competitive Option That takes time, costs money (in bullets and powder), and consumes precious barrel life. 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 Last year I shot a 3.348 10-shot group at 1000 with my .284 Win Heavy Gun fitted with a Time Precision Tuner. It has a custom Ceracoat paint job to match my sling gun. Key components are: Pierce Engineering long action tube receiver, Bartlein 1:8.5-twist barrel, Jewell trigger set at 2 oz., and Vortex Golden Eagle scope in Vortex rings. I added a 3/4 track rail in the rear, and milled the underside of the fore-end to create two parallel rails in the front to help the stock track better. This prize rifle features all top-of-the-line components: Borden BRMXD Action, Cerus multi-laminate stock with forearm extension, R.A.D. Finally all the cases are run through a Redding Type S FL sizing die with .312 neck bushing. My painter said awesome! and he was able to airbrush the stock with a little yellow and brown to give it that vintage paper look. I think this dog will hunt!, Share the post "Sunday Gunday: December Pride & Joy Rifles". If your barrel or bullets are average, dont expect to perform above average in competition. Team LBB: Jay Christopherson, Erik Cortina, Tom Hendricks, Pat Scully, Coach Bob Sebold. IMPORTANT TIP: After 3 firings I will uniform the primer pockets and anneal the case necks. This stock features a fully-adjustable buttplate plus a removable cheek-piece with thumb-wheel adjustment. Q: Tell us about your Nationals-winning rifle and bench gear. That 22 BR cartridge is a very effective choice for varmint work, as the ground hog in the photo proves. Henry: At the Nationals, I used my 17-lb Light Gun for both Light and Heavy Class. Up until 2020, this required necking up 6.5-284 to 7mm, then fireforming to a 284 Shehane. After sizing, the case mouths are cleaned with a spinning bronze brush. This design rides the bags better than any stock I have ever shot. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; I use Erics tuner/brakes on all my new barrels.) [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. My .284 barrel now has 1,036 rounds, and by all indications it will shoot well to 3,000+ rounds. Another great service DJs Brass provides is precision neck-turning. The rear bag also has the new 3M material on contact surfaces (photo at right). Here is why: You have to shoot a 30 Cal Magnum with a 240gr bullet to equal the performance of most 7mm chamberings with the 180 Berger VLD. IMPORTANT: Contact Darrell for shipping instructions BEFORE sending any brass for processing. Neck Turning or trim-to-length Custom Order Service (Starting at $60.00/100 for standard cases and $75.00/100 for magnums) Editors NOTE: These numbers are 10 years old. 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. If you were loading in a short action, maybe the 162 grain bullets would be the ones to go for. I copied and analyzed many articles, especially on the .284 and the Dashers. In this sport, you can excel even in your 60s, 70s and beyond. Pretty much ALL of them told me that if they had it to do all over again, they WOULD NOT go with the Shehane and, instead, stick with the stock 284 Winchester! Not enough gain to be worth the trouble, IMO. This article features the impressive .284 Shehane Light Gun used by Henry Pasquet to capture the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals. DJs Brass can process everything from .17 Fireball all the way up to the big magnum cases. It was all about bolt lift. I chose Bryan for two reasons first, I have shot with him a few times at National matches and he is approachable and very helpful. After I get the feedback I need from my sighters its time to go for record. You may see 40 units (on the K&M dial) dropping to 20, then slowly increasing pressure. I offer that die-making service in addition to barrel chambering. Always be ready to learn something new. At the 2008 Nationals in Lodi, Wisconsin, Charles shot a 1337-65X with Berger 180gr bullets. With a good set-up, older guys can compete with anyone out there. I am thankful for Robert Ross providing the only match location that I can shoot regularly. It should run on (6.5)-284 brass as that's the parent case Originally there was 284 Winchester whixh was necked down to 6.5 and became the wildcat benchrest favourite Now the 7mm bullets have been developed to such a degree they outshine the 6.5 fare so the trend has swung back to 284 or 284 Shehane or KLM Still a 6.5/284 parent case to start . Our buddy Erik Cortina interviewed Norm in this video, starting at 00:15: Interview with F-Open Champ Norm Harrold at 00:15: In Team competition, Team X-Men won the 1000-Yard F-TR Team Title, with a 1568-61X score. If you need formed brass for a new build (gun not yet fired), let me know and I will size the brass to fit within .001 of a PT&G GO gauge.. Thats way too hot. On this build, I am trying a BixN Andy trigger for the first time. 284 Shehane - donuts - Reloading and tuning - Cortina Precision Forum About Us Home About Cortina Precision Become a member Cart Checkout Contact Us Dealers and Installers EC Tuner Home Forum Forum Account Login Merchandise My account Shop Thank You Tuner Installation $0.00 0 items Home / Forum Forums Unread Posts Recent Posts Member-Only Forums I noticed that Bryan had been adding aluminum rails to the front of Cerus stocks to lower the center of gravity and improve tracking. })(); To comment on a post, click Post Title or "Comment" Link. Ian Klemm won his Second Straight F-TR National Championship last week. To read the accompanying article click here. I use a bore guide when anything goes down the barrel. Q: You are in your 70s now and have only been shooting competitively for a few years. My good friend at CRS Custom Rifle Stocks in Aaronsburg, PA made and painted the stock. The action area of this stock has been beefed up to house the large BAT MB action. Its not pretty but it tracks like a Heavy Gun stock. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. Forum member JHN did this job himself. I feel that the best option (if available) for shooters interested in wildcat chambers is to have their gunsmiths make the dies. And the job gets done quickly. Berger 190gr HT @ CBTO of 2.390, Lapua 6.5-284 necked up to 7mm, VV N165, Federal GM210M & CCI . However, the challenge in shooting this rifle was recoil management. A lot of novice (or hard-headed) shooters make the mistake to push their cartridges to the max, and disregard more accurate loads at lower velocity. My first impression was Wow thats a long stock the forearm is significantly longer than on the original Master Class F-Class prone stock. We have 6mm-284 Winchester dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. I shot my best-ever 1K Heavy Gun group (3.348) at days end after 60 to 80 rounds. Neck-turning is an additional $0.60 (sixty cents) per case (or $0.75 for magnums) plus actual return shipping. A 22 Dasher can rival the ballistics of a 6mmBR out to 500+ yards, but with reduced recoil. Rifle Report by Jason Cohen Most importantly, the stock features an extra-long, super-stiff, low profile fore-end. I would not go any hotter in the interest of case life. It has already demonstrated great promise, scoring second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. I have high hopes of it being an great gun. We knew we wanted a Broughton 5C, but what twist rate? Dealer Locator. Team LBB shot well, to earn a second straight Mid-Range National Title, and grab second (Silver) at Long Range. You can see your scopes crosshairs stay on the target the whole time and push the rifle back for the next shot. For F-TR you can shoot either the .223 Rem or .308 Win, but you have many load options. Forum member Darrell Jones offers a full range of brass prep, brass forming, and brass restoration (annealing, ultra-sonic cleaning) at very affordable prices. I will travel to the F-Class Nationals in Raton as well. The 6mmBR pilots could run off five shots before I could shoot two. Turns out this was my fault. NOTE: After cases are hydro-formed by Darrell, every case is washed, cleaned and re-annealed. After the NC State Champs, the gun went into hibernation for the winter. I contacted Darrell to hydraulically form 6mm Dasher from Lapua 6mm BR brass. The only cons I can find are that 284 brass is kinda hard to find! Hard to imagine it still makes weight with a wood stock and a 36 power Leopold. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); However, to REALLY make a difference, you would need to get a cartridge capable of launching those 180's at a minimum of 3050+! The rifle features a BAT B Action. The stock by Precision Rifle & Tool has a 3-longer fore-end which solves the problem. The stock was finished in gloss black per the customers request. Cody- do You also use the Atlas for competition? These upgrades make it a thoroughly-modern Henry lever gun for the 21st Century. I tried some, accepting some and rejecting some. In African Obeche wood (any color choice), the price is $795.00. Precision Rifle & Tools F-Class stock fit this bill to perfection. The turnaround is usually less than five days. I recently shot my first 600-yard benchrest match. Starting at just $20 per 100 cases ($25/100 for magnum cases), Darrells company, DJs Brass, will anneal your used brass using the impressive Bench-Source annealing machines. The 6.5X47 Lapua was designed for 300-meter competition, but as soon as it was released, it was adopted by F-Class, benchrest, and tactical shooters. Darrell says: Simply send me the brass you need or have it dropped-shipped to me along with a fired case that has not been sized. I was thinking of ribbons on the front in red and blue but we could not get the layout right. Ballard Wins Back-to-Back F-Open Championships Support Our SPONSORS Competitive Edge 5 x 2.5 'Big Bottom' _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.accurateshooter.com']); If you look at a .300 WSM and a 6mm Dasher side by side, they appear almost identical in geometry the .300 WSM looks like an super-sized Dasher. In 2013, Henry Pasquet won the IBS 1000-Yard Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. Once I get something that works well at 600 yards I go back in work around that by 0.1 grains. The best bullets for it by far (in my opinion), are the Berger 180 Hybrids. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. Cases are full-length resized, but I bump the shoulders only .0005 (one-half thousandth). Want to try a Dasher or 6 BRA but dont like the hassle of fire-forming? The .284 has a much larger capacity vs a 7mm-08/7CM/7SAW, you will have that extra gas to deal with, for proper cycling of your action. The barrel action rides in a Roy Hunter stock. I have used the same brass for years. Ians father, Ken Klemm, finished third among High Masters, and also nailed the highest score among ALL shooters in the 1000-Yard F-TR team match. This step was performed on the cases for the next match and it corrected the problem, as I lost no points to elevation. L6: 2.591 inch = 65.81 mm Barrel Length : 28.0 inch = 711.2 mm Powder : Hodgdon VARGET Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 0.652% of nominal charge. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fireforming loads. I explained to a friend that not lubing the neck is like overhauling an engine without lubing the cylinders. He posted: Went to local paint shops, some cost a two-month work income, some said guns were a no-no. After he cleans his barrel, Joel knows it takes two or three shots to foul in the bore before accuracy returns. A great barrel and great batch of Berger 180gr VLDs all made a difference. This made the extraction of fired cases very difficult. For whatever reason, between 100 to 300 rounds, as the barrel gets broken-in, the velocity climbs significantly.. Andy told me if I loaded back to the previous velocity, in his experience, it would stay there. Whidden's hand-polished sizer die has a shorter OAL for better shoulder bump-back, a smaller base, and tighter internal tolerances. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. Shooter's Reference Load Data for .284 Winchester .284 Winchester - Manufacturer Loading Data Pistol Rifle Cowboy Bullet Type Primer Case Trim Length C.O.L . Henry told us: I want to share every lesson Ive learned, so that other guys can improve their game and enjoy the sport more. Henry also wants to encourage other senior shooters: If you pay attention to details (when reloading), and get a good rifle with a good barrel, age is not a handicap. After the brass is sorted, I chamfer the case mouths with an RCBS VLD tool. You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. The rifle is fitted with a red dot sight, ammo caddies, Ranger Point M-LOK handguard, and a modernized modular buttstock. The Vortex Golden Eagle HD scope showed the mirage I needed in order to make timely wind-hold decisions.. Free Shipping On Orders Over $99! I had committed a big reloading No-No. It was one week before the match and I had a rifle and no rounds. At this point the barrel had 439 rounds through it. The purple .284 balances very well and tracks great. Share the post "Hail the Champions: 2018 F-Class Nationals at Raton, NM", By Emil Kovan Note the heavy-contour custom barrel with brake. This rig scored second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. With the U.S. F-Class National Championship running this week in Raton, NM, we thought wed highlight a very important .284 Win rifle. He is also doing a ton of fire-forming for the 100/200 benchrest crowd, hydro-forming 220 Russian into 6 PPC. Just wondering if it is enough for 284W f class. The 22 BR and 22 Dasher are capable of outstanding accuracy with a large variety of bullets and powders. We also compared notes and made each other better. Bryans rifle is shown below: I recommend chambers throated for the 185/200 grain projectiles over the 215/230 grain bullets. I am an average 1000-yard shooter, but I do work hard getting the most out of my rifles. Others will tell you that the rifle must be on to win. Powder charges are dispensed and weighed with an RCBS ChargeMaster Electronic Dispenser, which is regularly calibrated with check-weights to assure accuracy. The .284 Win gives better barrel life with only giving up a few inches to the 7mmRSAUM. After trying Federal 210m primers, CCI BR-2 primers, light tension, heavy tension, jamming, jumping, we settled on 56.0+ grains of H4831sc with CCI BR-2 primers. This load ran at 2825 fps. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fire-forming loads. If you do this with your fouler shots you get your fire-forming accomplished without using up any extra barrel life.. Jason noticed that Bryan had been adding aluminum rails to the front of Cerus stocks to lower the center of gravity and improve tracking. Reloading Depot . var _gaq = _gaq || []; With Darrells hydro-forming service you dont have to buy any special dies or other equipment. What is your barrel cleaning procedure? Ian, who won his first title last year in Lodi, Wisconsin, said this year was tougher. It was still early in the morning and I felt that the heavier bullets would be easier to see against the berm. On top is a Nightforce 12-42x52mm Benchrest scope with CH-3 reticle. It was a family affair this year for the Klemm clan. I also sought barrel life that would be far superior to that of a 7mm WSM or 6.5-284. Single digit ES (Extreme Spread) is the goal. All this being said, if a man wanted just one caliber for F-Class, long-range benchrest, and hunting, I would still suggest the .284 Win. Everything turned out flawless. I usually start to consider tossing the brass around 15 firings. Typical load for a Shehane is around 57.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831 SC.". Primer pockets start to get a little looser and the brass seems to need more sizing than the newer brass with less firings. The new barrel on this rifle was tested using the same load. Then the 180gr bullets are seated using a Redding Competition Seating Die. Light Gun competition (16 1/2 & 17lbs.) I use Hodgdon H4831sc powder, CCI BR2 primers, and pointed 180gr Bergers., Share the post "Accurate Cartridges The .284 Shehane, an Improved .284 Win", Tags: .284 Shehane, .284 Winchester, Erik Cortina, F-Class, F-Open, Improved, Ryan Pierce. When I do clean, its simple. PLEASE CHECK YOUR BOLT DIAMETER BEFORE ORDERING. F-Class Mid-Range matches usually are usually shot at 300, 500, or 600 yards or all three. For more information, visit DJsBrass.com, or call Darrell at (205) 461-4680. Heres my advice: Darrell also just got a custom hydro die for the .284 Shehane, a wildcat based on the .284 Winchester. Forum member John V. from Scotland showcased a successful hunt with his .243 Winchester rifle. I talked two stock makers into making them. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. 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. Does this really help reduce extreme spread? I run a 184gr Berger at about 2850 FPS and get great brass life in my other rifles. Also, most custom die makers want you to send them two or three cases, each fire-formed three times. My match load clocks at 2935 fps with single-digit ES. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! All Kriegers. The ST-1000L & F are used in IBS, NBRSA and Williamsport 1000yd. My face rests on the stock and my shoulder is placed firmly into the buttplate. It is a no-brainer for long range F-Class or Prone or 1000-yard Benchrest., Scotlands Grant Taylor. This stunning .284 Shehane rifle was constructed as a raffle prize to benefit Team USA members preparing for the F-Class World Championship. Sort By: Items Per Page: Item Total: (21) 0 - 21 7mm (.284) Neck Sizer Die With Zip Spindle 005-046044 | Hornady $33.45 In Stock 284 Winchester (.284) Match Grade Die Set 005-544303 | Hornady $104.99 In Stock The stocks track perfectly. Above is a nice field rifle built up by a father for his daughter. All hydro-formed cases are annealed at no extra charge after the forming process. The 2018 F-Class Nationals recently concluded at Raton, NM. I choose this because I really did not know otherwise and was steered to the Shehane by a friend. That is almost exactly where I run my 26 7 Saum with 180s and RL 23. He tells us: I found this piece of wood as a return at a lumber yard about 7-8 years ago. If you want more than a standard 284 Win in a short-fat, move up to a 7mm WSM. I went to some VHA jamborees also. The final component on this rifle is a 12-4256 Nightforce BR with DD-1 reticle set in Leupold Quick Release rings. He is a great shooter and a great gun-builder as well. CLICK IMAGE below for full-screen version. Please call Darrell at 205-461-4680 for special services pricing. Vihtavuori has added new loads to the available reloading data, and this time we're also offering data for the .284 Winchester! 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. No bad reports about the new lots and the new box I have fireformed seem just as tight. Henry: The sport offers good people and a real challenge. If you look at the F-Class and Long Range benchrest equipment lists, you will see that cut-rifled barrels are currently dominating. Seeing is believing! Tuning Loads for the .284 Win Improved Cartridges Base collar is gold metallic, followed by the red. Henry: I can shoot 1000 yards on my farm. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! Another significant improvement is that the toe of the stock is flat and parallel to the forearm. ), Norm Harrold Won 2018 F-Class Open Division Nationals with .284 Shehane Rifle. This has proven to be a valuable tool in my load development. Is there a big difference in tracking and/or stability? Note also the tuner on the barrel. Dale also threaded the barrel for a Woolum Accuracy tuner. The .300 WSM loaded with Berger 215gr or 230gr Hybrids is very tough to beat at long range, and it is currently my number one choice. Q: Henry, you have been a Forum member for many years. Here is the wifes quilted Maple 96 Mauser 6.555. History [ edit] The parent case .284 Winchester was created around 1963, but did not see extensive commercial use. Henry: I apply Imperial dry neck lube to the inside of my case-necks with a bore mop. Share the post "Henrys Hammer State-of-the-Art .284 Shehane for 1K BR". However, by blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. You Better Believe It. Father Ken also competed at the Nationals, shooting great in both individual and team events. 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. For those who do not have a dedicated barrel for fire-forming, this should help keep your round-count down. Had 1000 pieces to fireform and didnt want to do all that on a brand new barrel. My bullets were so consistent that I did not sort by bearing surface. Last year (2017) at the SW Nationals I took a VERY casual survey of all the 284 Winchester (and Shehane) shooters I could find and asked them about the pros and cons of doing a Shehane vs. a straight 284 Winchester as I was about to build a 284 of one variety or the other and wanted to get an idea which way I SHOULD go. You dont want to chuck out brass that costs a buck a case (or more)! It takes a great rifle to approach that goal, but it is also up to the shooter to learn and experiment as much as possible in order to achieve success. You must log in or register to reply here. The .284 is my hands-down choice for shooting F-Class. Four other people have shot their first 1000-yard matches with my rifles, including my wife, and all of them won relays! For accurate dispensing, put very little powder into the Omega so you can drop one kernel at a time. If I feel there is a constant condition, I will click for the wind. One of the most popular features of our Shooters Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy thread. He said he had just the stock that I could use, and sent that to Bryan Blake at Blake Machine. Lesson learned: use an expander when necking-up the brass! But my .284, with its high-BC Berger 180s, shot inside both the 6.5 and 300 by at least 3 every time. That all paid off when Henry won the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals this summer, finishing as the Two-Gun Overall National Champion. Its throated for the 180gr Bergers. Get some good equipment and eliminate having issues that can be caused by budget builds. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. I found that the 300 WSMs vertical really tightened up after about 50 rounds. Then give Darrell Jones at DJs Brass a call at 205-461-4680.
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