Luckily, however, it was still shooting very well. For those who do not have a dedicated barrel for fire-forming, this should help keep your round-count down. For these photos, he removed safety glasses. He tells us: In my humble opinion, the .284 Shehane is the best balanced long-range round there is bar none. This is a very popular option for F-Open Shooters. Cartridge Choice A 40 .284 Win Improved The US F-Open team has been experimenting with the 7mm RSAUM. With N560 or Reloder 17 you can go even faster. 6.5-284 (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 196 loads. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. I have a few barrels chambered in 284 Shehane. The .284 Shehane shoots inside the 6.5 AND the straight .284, the .300 WSM, and the .300 Win Mag with less recoil. It offers great barrel life, it is super-easy to tune and its recoil is very manageable. Note also the tuner on the barrel. Team Grizzly: Shiraz Balolia, Emil Kovan, David Mann, John Myers, Trudie Fay (Coach). About his two guns he posted: All I need is a can of bear spray. At the 2008 Nationals in Lodi, Wisconsin, Charles shot a 1337-65X with Berger 180gr bullets. We know that Krieger, Bartlein, Satern, and Hawk Hill Custom all make fine cut-rifled barrels as well. I do this because I have never had success waiting on a condition to come back. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. This has a McMillan Kestros ZR stock fitted with a RAD (spring-loaded buttpad) system with custom spring. The chamber was cut with a reamer made for Lapua 6.5-284 brass necked up to 7mm. I contacted Darrell to hydraulically form 6mm Dasher from Lapua 6mm BR brass. If your barrel or bullets are average, dont expect to perform above average in competition. The rifle began its life as a Will McClosky Cerus stock. I sort my bullets to 0.005 overall length, rejecting about five percent. However, in most barrels, it cant push the 180s at 2900-2950 fps velocity levels*. Above is a nice field rifle built up by a father for his daughter. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. In this section, Charles Ballard explains the basics of shooting an F-Class match, from the initial prep period to end of match. In features a super-low profile carbon composite stock. This allows me to use the center as my primary hold. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); I feel that the best option (if available) for shooters interested in wildcat chambers is to have their gunsmiths make the dies. This design versatility is one reason I recommend Master Class stocks. 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. Anneal Case Necks Only ($20.00/100 normal or $25.00/100 magnum) He can handle all the difficult brass forming/brass restoration chores efficiently and affordably. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. Free Shipping On Orders Over $99! To my surprise 57.0 grains of H4831 was now shooting 2975 fps! Best powders in most barrels are Varget and H4350, I dont use double-based powders such as Reloder 17 and the Vihtavuori N500 series because of their unpredictable performance day to day (greater temp sensitivity). That would most definitely take a very stout charge in a magnum. 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. All this data was duplicated on several occasions. Us old guys need all the help we can get. This gray and blue beauty belongs to Forum member Farmer Dave. Most importantly, the stock features an extra-long, super-stiff, low profile fore-end. I shot a 200-7X with no elevation change on my last string. My philosophy on load development differs from many shooters. This scope is a Vortex 15-60x52mm Golden Eagle riding in Burris Signature Zee rings. Dont want to invest in your own annealer? The price starts at $60.00 per hundred for standard cases or $75.00/100 for magnum size. This load ran at 2825 fps. For F-TR you can shoot either the .223 Rem or .308 Win, but you have many load options. Here is a striking camo-finished Elesio (Competition Machine) Tubegun chambered for 7mm SAUM. It still supported on a 3 forearm and is full length. I spend the first part of my 3-minute prep period making sure my front rest and rear bag are in-line. Jason noticed that Bryan had been adding aluminum rails to the front of Cerus stocks to lower the center of gravity and improve tracking. Here's the rifle . I remembered this as I was preparing to shoot the first relay Sunday morning. The sport of F-Class is rapidly growing, and the equipment used is improving constantly. After the NC State Champs, the gun went into hibernation for the winter. Based on the success I had shooting 210s in my 300 WSM with a slower 1:11 twist we opted to go with a 1:9 twist 7mm to shoot the 180gr Bergers. When searching for custom dies, it almost seems like that the odds are stacked against us. Best powders for the .284 Win are H4350 and H4831SC. My old straight .284 load at 2890 fps had ES spread in single digits for 10 shots. I would also encourage other older shooters not to quit. Henry: The reason I rechambered my 7mm barrels to .284 Shehane was not velocity, pressure, or brass life. Here is the wifes quilted Maple 96 Mauser 6.555. Any residual lube from case expansion is then cleaned out of the case mouth with alcohol on a bronze brush. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! Andy informed me that this had happened to him with several rifles. Norm revealed his load in an Erik Cortina YouTube Video. It is a no-brainer for long range F-Class or Prone or 1000-yard Benchrest., Scotlands Grant Taylor. This was the second straight F-TR title for Ian, who also won at Lodi, Wisconsin in 2017. Dies for an Improved .284 Win Cartridge The average cost of a barrel, chambered and fitted, is $500.00. There are many improved variants of the original .284 Winchester: 7mm Walker, .284 Shehane, .284 Ackley and so on. 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. I prefer these because because of their size (large bedding footprint) smoothness, timing, options available, and last but not least visual appearance. 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. This state-of-the-art .284 Shehane F-Open rifle belongs to Forum member Willow. Holding elevation in F-Class is crucial. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. But, the added recoil of the .284, even with front and rear rests aligned, took me off target. Is there a big difference in tracking and/or stability? Heres another handsome .284 Shehane F-Open rifle. The turn around time was very fast and the brass was to the exact specification I ask for. The barrel with which I shot my record was removed after that match so I dont put too many rounds on it before the Nationals. The Dasher had actually been giving tighter groups under perfect conditions, but seeing the impact is important. Given a 26-inch tube, this number easily launches moly-plated 142-grain Sierra MatchKings at 3,150 fps. I approached Will at the Berger SW Nationals about a rifle I wanted to build. Jason explains why he selected the .284 Shehane chambering: The .284 Shehane is amazing, very forgiving and not temperamental. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. I use a K&M Arbor Press with seating force gauge when seating the bullets with a Wilson inline die. However, by blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. He is always trying new ideas. BAT Machine M Action var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); Henry: I had planned to use my Light and Heavy Dashers, but after placing the Dasher on the ready line, decided to switch to the .284 Shehane. with 130-, 140-, 150-, and 160-grain bullets are 3,130, 3,079, 2,968, and 2,864 fps respectively. After I am happy with my set-up, I take a position similar to that of a conventional prone shooter. In this story, Henry explains his set-up plus his processes for loading super-accurate ammo. This stock features a fully-adjustable buttplate plus a removable cheek-piece with thumb-wheel adjustment. Whidden's hand-polished sizer die has a shorter OAL for better shoulder bump-back, a smaller base, and tighter internal tolerances. The Oehler consistently gave me readings of 2892 fps to 2902 fps with an SD of 4 fps using once-fired brass. (function() { So I did it myself my first Candy Apple red. Other components are: Borden BRMXD LBRP DLC-coated action, Bartlein 32, 4 groove, 1:8.5-twist 400MOD steel barrel, and TriggerTech Diamond trigger. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane. Ballard Wins Back-to-Back F-Open Championships 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. I have had an interest in 1000-yard competition for many years and finally got the opportunity to try it. (For short-range benchrest, I was shooting a Bob Scoville carbon stock and Terry Leonard laminate). 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. In this 15-55X NF model, I like the DDR-2 reticle best, because fine cross hairs (FCH) are hard to see in heavy mirage. And now, with the introduction of Reloder 17, the .284 Win is capable of driving 180gr VLDs at nearly 3000 fps, a speed that once demanded a short magnum (or bigger) case. Up until 2020, this required necking up 6.5-284 to 7mm, then fireforming to a 284 Shehane. Forum member Grimstod posted this nice 6BRX in a scenic setting: Bill Goad at Premier Accuracy crated this fantastic 6BRX. Heres my advice: This is a 1:9 twist, 1.250 straight contour for 32. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. This keeps the center of gravity low and helps the rifle recoil smoothly with less hop in the bags. At the end he holds the Oehler Chrono up to the camera so you can view the readout yourself. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. Its the new pride of the fleet as it shoots as good as it looks. Do you trickle to the kernel? Home. 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! Why did you go from a 6mm Dasher to a 7mm Shehane? After speaking with Mr. Tierney at the 2006 US F-Class Nationals, I decided the .284 Win would be the chambering for the new gun, despite several shooters telling me I would not be able to obtain the desired velocities. 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. Bryan did all the stock work and fitted the action, rails, and RAD recoil pad. Q: Henry, you can shoot long-distance on your own property in Missouri. I use a bore guide when anything goes down the barrel. 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. Get some good equipment and eliminate having issues that can be caused by budget builds. Stick to it. We would compare notes frequently. I tried some, accepting some and rejecting some. The rifle was smithed by Dave Bruno., Share the post "Sunday Gunday: Pride & Joy Guns of Summer from Our Forum". JavaScript is disabled. For starters, a .300 WSM is certainly capable of winning mid-range matches but it is not ideal. 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. Big Mistake! Ill make my wind call while the target is in the pits; if my previous shot went where I thought it would I will take my next shot as soon as the target stops. Mark throated it very long so the the 180gr and 184gr Bergers would sit where they belong., Tuning the 7mm SAUM and Recoil Reduction The straight .284 Win is an excellent cartridge, quite capable of winning F-class matches. In this match I found the first weakness in my beloved .284. Share the post "Hydro-Forming, Annealing, Neck-Turning by DJs Brass". Go. My groups were respectable: a four-group, 3.055 Agg. Best powders are: Varget, H4895, and Reloder 15. I quit cleaning every relay after reading Mr. Tierneys article, but I would still clean on Saturday night after I got home. I use the Omega powder trickler with a Sartorius GD-503 lab-grade balance to achieve that. Eventually, at the end of my last string, the gun blew a few primers. If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. The .284 Shehane has won in Benchrest as well as F-Class competition. One of the most popular features of our Shooters Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy thread. I copied and analyzed many articles, especially on the .284 and the Dashers. Other components are: Borden BRMXD LBRP DLC-coated action, Bartlein 32, 4 groove, 1:8.5-twist 400MOD steel barrel, and TriggerTech Diamond trigger. 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. Create False Shoulder for Fire-Forming (Call for Price). If you are unsure whether this rod guide is for your rifle, please give us a call or shoot us an email. After that I play a little with seating depth and look for a change. 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. Have you learned important techniques from other Forum members and other shooters? I clean my barrels at the end of each day when I get home. In the F-Open division, Norm Harrold of Team McMillan shot great from the start, topping the field to win the F-Open division. The variable power and unobstructed DD-1 reticle of the NF were deciding factors. Note: With this fouler fire-forming routine, you should ALWAYS do the fire-forming with the SAME POWDER you load for your match ammo. Its the most accurate rifle I have ever owned. This rifle features: AG Composites CF stock, Stiller TAC 30 action, Bartlein 5R barrel, TriggerTech Diamond trigger. And he tells us Those guys in Montana are keeping me very busying hydro-forming the 6BR Ackley (6 BRA). I'd think throated properly and with the right powder, RL26 maybe, you'd be able to reach 2700 or more with just a straight 284. The .284 Shehane Accurate and Forgiving Wildcat Best bullets for the 6mm Dasher are: Vapor Trail 103gr, Berger 105 Hybrid, 108 BT, and 105 VLD (hunting). You must log in or register to reply here. The photo above shows multiple wood-stocked Palma rifles belonging to Forum member SParker. There is no torquing (gun wobbling) when cycling the bolt. Sign In. We mourn his passing.]. The 284 KMR IMP seems to have two nodes, one around 2820 fps and other at 2940 fps. After researching the winning competitors, rifles, and rounds I ordered a Panda action with Krieger barrel in 6mm Dasher from Kelbys. The bolt carrier will most likely be slamming into the back of your action as well, which is obviously bad. If I have switching conditions, I will remove all wind from the scope, slow down, use the flags and mirage, still holding off. The cases we had previously used for load development were first necked-up with Rays expander mandrel and then run through the Redding bushing dies. The "new" 284 Winchester on left is handloaded to exceed its SAAMI overall length for a custom fit in a long-throat barrel. Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? .284 Shehane Shines in 1K Benchrest Competition Too Our bathroom has nice concealing in the summer a perfect paint booth. If it makes sense, try it. The rifle is a dream to shoot now with a big reduction in felt recoil.. All hydro-formed cases are annealed at no extra charge after the forming process. Q: First, do you have any advice for older shooters getting started in their golden years? The 284 Shehane has a proven record of accomplishments and that is why I have chosen it. Here are testimonials from recent customers. Its proven track record helped as well. pressure to certify for sale to consumers. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. Improved by definition means made better, I took a great cartridge, and modified it to increase capacity, reduce pressure, and increase brass life. What are the best components for an F-Open class rifle, and why? Thats a question that I get asked all the time and will try to answer in this article. I run a 184gr Berger at about 2850 FPS and get great brass life in my other rifles. Henry: I apply Imperial dry neck lube to the inside of my case-necks with a bore mop. The only goal I have is to obtain the lowest ES and SD I possibly can. And the job gets done quickly. Load Data. Some barrels are faster than others. Uniform velocity gives me more consistent vertical point of impact. 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". However, to truly compare the cost of shooting the two calibers you must figure in barrel life. In second place was Team McMillan with 1553-53X: Paul Phillips, Derek Rodgers, Jeff Rorer, Brad Sauve, John Droelle (Captain), Ray Gross (Coach). I screw on the new barrel, fire 25 rounds of whatever I have left over and then clean it.
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