Other components are: Borden BRMXD LBRP DLC-coated action, Bartlein 32, 4 groove, 1:8.5-twist 400MOD steel barrel, and TriggerTech Diamond trigger. It is a no-brainer for long range F-Class or Prone or 1000-yard Benchrest., Scotlands Grant Taylor. After record fire begins I shoot very fast, holding off for the wind. The Lapua brass is worth the difference. However, to truly compare the cost of shooting the two calibers you must figure in barrel life. 14ozs. I thought we had a load dialed-in, so I was fairly confident going to the North Carolina Long-Range State Championships. 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 bullet was moved out .003 to maintain position relative to the lands. Fortunately, the Range at Raton saved some of its most challenging conditions for the final match of the championship. This means I typically shoot 120 to 150 rounds on average between barrel cleanings. Andy informed me that this had happened to him with several rifles. At the request of some of the forum moderators, Id like to start a discussion on the 284 Shehane (improved 284 Winchester). Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. Whidden's hand-polished sizer die has a shorter OAL for better shoulder bump-back, a smaller base, and tighter internal tolerances. What is not to love about the 284 Shehane? You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. The shooters then exchanged rifles and we repeated the test a couple times. Its proven track record helped as well. I figured if I get it up to 2935-2950 fps that will be a point or two saved in a several day match. Many eye-catching rifles start with a great paint job. Support Our SPONSORS Competitive Edge 5 x 2.5 'Big Bottom' Always be ready to learn something new. I also liked the fact that the MB (medium long front) action offered an extended front end. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); 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 . ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. For more info, visit DJsBrass.com or call Darrell Jones at 205-461-4680. Four other people have shot their first 1000-yard matches with my rifles, including my wife, and all of them won relays! In matches with unlimited sighters, I generally hold dead center with a no-wind zero and use the point of impact as feedback. 284 Win on Quickload 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. We comparison-tested a 6.5-284 rifle launching 142 SMKs at 2975 fps, a 300 WSM rifle firing 210 Bergers at 2850 fps, and my .284 Winchester shooting 180 Bergers at 2900 fps. Jason Jumped to Open Class after Starting with F-TR The same has proven true of my .284 Winchestervertical improves once 50 rounds are through the bore. The .284 Shehane has won in Benchrest as well as F-Class competition. The action is topped with a stainless BAT tapered (+20 MOA) Picatinny scope rail. Choices for Mid-Range in Tougher Conditions: Any residual lube from case expansion is then cleaned out of the case mouth with alcohol on a bronze brush. With the Right Bolt, Left Port action, I can shoot the entire match with minimal movement. Jason Cohens We the People patriotic .284 Shehane F-Class rifle. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. Using bullets from Sierra HP, Hornady V-Max, Nosler BT, Sierra HPBT, Swift SP, Hornady SP, Nosler AB, Speer GS-SP, Hornady RN. Lower center of gravity equals less torque, and that is very important when shooting heavy bullets in fast twist barrels. 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. Why did you go from a 6mm Dasher to a 7mm Shehane? I clean my barrels at the end of each day when I get home. I choose this because I really did not know otherwise and was steered to the Shehane by a friend. (function() { My good friend at CRS Custom Rifle Stocks in Aaronsburg, PA made and painted the stock. 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. I predominantly shoot and adjust my aim based on mirage. .223 Rem Not A Competitive Option When I do clean, its simple. My .284 barrel now has 1,036 rounds, and by all indications it will shoot well to 3,000+ rounds. 6.5-284 (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 196 loads. Another great service DJs Brass provides is precision neck-turning. 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! 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. The 6mmBR pilots could run off five shots before I could shoot two. Despite the issues I explained in the load development section with low initial velocities on new barrels, I would say the .284 is fairly easy to tune. Thanks for reading and good luck Emil Kovan, Share the post "Best F-Class Cartridge Choices For Mid-Range and Long-Range". You may see 40 units (on the K&M dial) dropping to 20, then slowly increasing pressure. The 2018 F-Class Nationals recently concluded at Raton, NM. This includes Tikka T3X and many Tikka and Sako rifles. Just five years ago Forum member Henry Pasquet (aka HenryP) got started in 1000-yard benchrest shooting. Forum member Jim Hardy has shot the .284 with great success. Other components are: Borden BRMXD LBRP DLC-coated action, Bartlein 32, 4 groove, 1:8.5-twist 400MOD steel barrel, and TriggerTech Diamond trigger. To travel down to New Mexico and win at Raton was very satisfying as I had to come from behind. Ian told us: This Championship was especially difficult as a particularly strong challenger [and new 1000-yard record-holder] Mike Plunkett had earned an early lead and I would have to make up 6 points in the final day to win. Some barrels are faster than others. Then we backed the powder charge down until the bolt lift was smooth and the primers were nice and round. Team LBB: Jay Christopherson, Erik Cortina, Tom Hendricks, Pat Scully, Coach Bob Sebold. We have 284 Winchester dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. How did you manage to beat shooters who are decades younger? If I feel there is a constant condition, I will click for the wind. PLEASE CHECK YOUR BOLT DIAMETER BEFORE ORDERING. [Editors Note: Jerry Tierney is no longer with us. Team members included: Doug Boyer, Josh Moore, Richard Nixon, John Roethlisberger, Coach Tom Majewski. Owner Aeon tells us: The 7 SAUM was as easy a gun as I have ever shot to find a good load for H1000 gave great consistency and tuning was not hard. Forum member JHN did this job himself. This blue marble-painted beauty features a BAT B action timed by Alex, fitted with Jewell trigger, and Borden trigger guard. And Darrells turn-around time is typically very fast. Ya, I figured why not I had some old barrels laying around so I just chopped 2 off the back and 1 off the front and chambered it up as a Shehane. Here he is with parents Karen and Ken Klemm. As we commenced load development, Jerry Tierneys .284 Win load data posted on this 6mmBR.com gave us a good starting point. 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. The standard way to fireform for the 284 Shehane is to load ammo with 54gr H4831SC (a standard load for the parent cartridge) and a 180gr Berger Hybrid seated into the lands and go shoot a match or at the range. Success: 2910 FPS with Ten-Shot ES of 7 and SD of 3 Henry also runs a combo tuner/muzzle-brake. The price starts at $60.00 per hundred for standard cases or $75.00/100 for magnum size. But, the added recoil of the .284, even with front and rear rests aligned, took me off target. I figured if I get it up to 2935-2950 fps that will be a point or two saved in a several day match. This insures the gun returns to the same spot after recoil. 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 It has already demonstrated great promise, scoring second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. Henrys Championship-winning rig is shown below. It still supported on a 3 forearm and is full length. I have had an interest in 1000-yard competition for many years and finally got the opportunity to try it. Our bathroom has nice concealing in the summer a perfect paint booth. Share the post ".284 Shehane Winning Wildcat for F-Open Competition". Winning F-TR Rifle and Load: Jay Cutright chambers my barrels. The stock by Precision Rifle & Tool has a 3-longer fore-end which solves the problem. A 22 Dasher can rival the ballistics of a 6mmBR out to 500+ yards, but with reduced recoil. Ian loaded Berger 200.20X Hybrid bullets in Lapua brass with Vihtavuori N140 powder and CCI BR4s. That makes the stock stiffer in the vertical plane, reducing the hinging effect forward of the action. 01263 739923 Phone lines open till 10pm, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year - Shop Open From Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm 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. Q: Tell us about the combined tuner/muzzle brake on some of your barrels. The new Master Class Low Profile stock shares the same grip as the old model. He posted: Got this 6.547 Lapua back from my smith about six months ago. Processing Fired Cases: My fired cases are tumbled in walnut shell media, then cleaned off. Neck turning a plus to .312 loaded neck - in any event pushed only to 2800 fps. I remembered this as I was preparing to shoot the first relay Sunday morning. I dont shoot free recoil and a comfortable pistol grip is super important to me when selecting a stock. Ray keeps Jewell triggers in stock so the only piece left to acquire was the scope. Do you tune the barrel to the load? 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. To start this project, I contacted Ray Bowman of Precision Rifle & Tool, PrecisionRifleSales.com. Three-Minute Prep Period Darrell tells us: At DJs Brass, we can handle all your brass refurbishing needs. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. Team Grizzly: Shiraz Balolia, Emil Kovan, David Mann, John Myers, Trudie Fay (Coach). The DDR-2 has a heavier horizontal line, with a center dot. The price for a 'Big Dawg' in Rutland laminate is $545. 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. Dies for an Improved .284 Win Cartridge BAT Machine M Action This design versatility is one reason I recommend Master Class stocks. Us old guys need all the help we can get. Holding elevation in F-Class is crucial. I offer that die-making service in addition to barrel chambering. I use Bore Tech Eliminator on three patches, then follow with a wet nylon brush. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. 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. We loaded 53.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831sc and shot one round, cleaned, shot three rounds, cleaned, then shot 10 rounds and cleaned. 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. With the .284 Shehane, you have a .308 bolt face, medium action, and Lapua brass. Everything turned out flawless. I work up from that reduced charge weight in increments of 0.3 grains. This 22 BR Savage, with upgrades from Sharpshooter Supply, is the pride and joy of Forum member Maynard. The sport of F-Class is rapidly growing, and the equipment used is improving constantly. Why do you like the .284 Shehane? After I am happy with my set-up, I take a position similar to that of a conventional prone shooter. This sports a suppressed, 26 MTU 1:7.5-twist barrel. Do you think some guys clean too often or too aggressively? I prefer these because because of their size (large bedding footprint) smoothness, timing, options available, and last but not least visual appearance. Henry: Youre never too old. Many championships have been won, and many records set with those two bullets in the .308 Win. This article covers only the (currently) most popular cartridge/bullet combos for F-Class (F-Open and F-TR). 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. One of the biggest reasons why I like Master Class stocks, is the pistol grip. This does make a difference at 1000 yards. Every long-range shooter can benefit from some of tips revealed here. A 284 Shehane at 2900f.p.s. EDITOR: Guys, there is a ton of solid gold information in this article take your time and read it carefully. On top is a Nightforce 42x44mm Competition scope in BAT rings. This state-of-the-art .284 Shehane F-Open rifle belongs to Forum member Willow. Duane decided to use a BAT M action for this rifle, and I think that he could not have made a better choice. I spend the first part of my 3-minute prep period making sure my front rest and rear bag are in-line. One of the biggest challenges in campaigning a wildcat cartridge has been obtaining great dies. Ya, I figured why not I had some old barrels laying around so I just chopped 2 off the back and 1 off the front and chambered it up as a Shehane. The barrel is a 32 Broughton 5C. For a bit more money Darrell can also uniform the primer pockets and chamfer the case necks. Hard to imagine it still makes weight with a wood stock and a 36 power Leopold. That takes time, costs money (in bullets and powder), and consumes precious barrel life. The chamber was cut with a reamer made for Lapua 6.5-284 brass necked up to 7mm. In 1999, Norma submitted it to CIP. The stock was finished in gloss black per the customers request. My match load clocks at 2935 fps with single-digit ES. Crossed the scale at 11.7lbs. Load development for me starts with each new barrel. I selected a Broughton 5C because, as my gunsmith says, They just shoot. I am not saying that button-rifled barrels are not capable of shooting as well as cut-rifled barrels, but on average, in my experience, four out of five cut-rifled barrels (from top makers) will shoot well, vs. three out of five buttoned barrels. Reloading Depot . No bad reports about the new lots and the new box I have fireformed seem just as tight. If I had to pick one cartridge for F-Class (both mid- and long-range) I would pick the .284 Winchester or one of its variants. Please call Darrell at 205-461-4680 for special services pricing. The Ultimate F-Open Rig 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. With the .284 Shehane, my bolt cycles like there is no case to eject. Jason Cohens We the People patriotic .284 Shehane F-Class rifle. Q: Tell us about your Nationals-winning rifle and bench gear. The ST-1000L & F are used in IBS, NBRSA and Williamsport 1000yd. Heres my loading method. Share the post "Hydro-Forming, Annealing, Neck-Turning by DJs Brass". 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. Henry: I apply Imperial dry neck lube to the inside of my case-necks with a bore mop. The "new" 284 Winchester on left is handloaded to exceed its SAAMI overall length for a custom fit in a long-throat barrel. Shooters may experiment with either shooting style to find what suits them best. Share the post "Hail the Champions: 2018 F-Class Nationals at Raton, NM", By Emil Kovan Go to page. The parent case for this wildcat is the 284 Winchester. Here are some of our favorite Pride and Joy rifles recently showcased in our Forum. 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. Below is a video by Editor F-Class John, showing the features of the Kestros ZR stock. To quote Danny Biggs (a two times FTR National Champion) The 185 BTLR is the best bullet for .308 Win ever made. We are blessed with many good match-quality receivers: Barnard, BAT, Borden, Kelbly, Nesika, and Stiller just to mention a few. At least with regard to brass the situation should improve this year: https://www.lapua.com/new-lapua-brass-cartridge-cases-for-2021/. Art Cocchia advised getting a load with a good known accuracy node with minimum extreme spread, which controls vertical. I use Widden dies. You Better Believe It. There are hundreds of cartridge types capable of winning in F-Open. This allows me to use the center as my primary hold. I wanted to do something different PAINT it. Q: First, do you have any advice for older shooters getting started in their golden years? 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. grip on the bullet) is really important. 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 . For more info, contact Bill Shehane at (704) 824-7511, or visit his website, www.ScopeUsOut.com. I think thats why Ive been able to build loads that consistently deliver single-digit Extreme Spreads with ultra-low SDs. 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. Just wondering if it is enough for 284W f class. The front rest is a SEB Max (see above). ALL BRASS MUST BE DE-PRIMED before you send it. Scope: Duanes rifle was fitted with a Nightforce 15-55x52mm Competition scope with DDR-2 reticle. For some cartridge types, I can pre-form cases to assist in fire-forming a wildcat cartridge. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC., Scotlands Grant Taylor. Custom Neck-Turning Services 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. We thank Joel for this smart suggestion. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. 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. 2018 was my first National event and was a learning experience for me. This made the extraction of fired cases very difficult. However, by blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. The .284 Win is currently dominating in F-Open competition. (Thats with a reasonably fast barrel. Does the extra width make the rifle easier to shoot? Brux Barrels is not the only company that produces very accurate cut-rifled barrels. About his two guns he posted: All I need is a can of bear spray. 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. How important is practice, and what do you do during a typical practice session? On a bench you do notice the recoil. Its OK to be frugal, but sometimes cutting corners will cause you more problems and have you chasing your tail. For cost comparisons sake, lets use 1,200 rounds for the 6.5-284 and 3,000 rounds for the .284 Win. The winning Klemm clan. We started with all white on the stock and came up with the idea of an American Flag on the buttstock. The 6.5-284 wins its share of matches, and is a true tack-driver when tuned right. In a match with only two sighters, Ill make a wind call and try to hit the center with my first shot. It has also been the bases for several wildcats, including the 6mm-284, .284 Shehane, .30-284, .338-284, .35-284, .375-284 and others. 2016 F-Class Open Canadian Championship, Silver Medal (tied for first on score), 2015 F-Class Open National Championship, Silver Medal, F-Class Open National Championship Teams, 2015, 2014, 2013, Shooting Team Member, Over 15 wins in Regional and State Championships in Palma, F-TR, F-Open, 2017 U.S. National Development Team Member, Share the post "Sunday GunDay: The Modern F-Open Rifle". The first order of business was to get the action ordered, knowing how long it would take to get a BAT left bolt, right port action, plus scope rail, and trigger guard. To read the accompanying article click here. (Eric Bostrom developed an almost identical unit at the same time. Jason noticed that Bryan had been adding aluminum rails to the front of Cerus stocks to lower the center of gravity and improve tracking. Create False Shoulder for Fire-Forming (Call for Price). The photo above shows multiple wood-stocked Palma rifles belonging to Forum member SParker. Low Center of Gravity Tames Torque 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. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. Forum member Grimstod posted this nice 6BRX in a scenic setting: Bill Goad at Premier Accuracy crated this fantastic 6BRX. Rifle Report by Jason Cohen Last year I shot a 3.348 10-shot group at 1000 with my .284 Win Heavy Gun fitted with a Time Precision Tuner. My action of choice was a beefy 1.55-diameter, round BAT MB, Left Bolt, Right Port. Ian Klemms winning .308 Win featured a Kelbly Panda action, 30 Bartline 1:10-twist barrel, and McMillan X-IT left-hand stock. I am getting rid of my 45-pound Heavy Guns and replacing them with Light Guns with heavy barrels. I approached Will at the Berger SW Nationals about a rifle I wanted to build. Do you trickle to the kernel? Vihtavuori has added new loads to the available reloading data, and this time we're also offering data for the .284 Winchester! Our discussion will analyze cartridge selection based on the four different F-Class sub-disciplines: Open Mid-Range, Open Long-Range, F-TR Mid-Range, and F-TR Long Range. He is always trying new ideas. Jason asked Bryan to fit the stock with forearm rails, shown in the photo below. Q: Henry, you can shoot long-distance on your own property in Missouri. My fireform loads are going 2765 FPS. F-Class Mid-Range matches usually are usually shot at 300, 500, or 600 yards or all three. The 22 BR and 22 Dasher are capable of outstanding accuracy with a large variety of bullets and powders. 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. (For short-range benchrest, I was shooting a Bob Scoville carbon stock and Terry Leonard laminate). Heres a tip for guys who shoot the 6 PPC, 6 Dasher, 6 BRA, .284 Shehane, or other wildcat cartridges that require fire-forming. It offers great ballistics with very low recoil and big accuracy window. I have high hopes of it being an great gun. The Oehler consistently gave me readings of 2892 fps to 2902 fps with an SD of 4 fps using once-fired brass. BC rules in the wind. I use a bore guide when anything goes down the barrel. I use Erics tuner/brakes on all my new barrels.) So I only have to apologize about some red flakes in our bathroom., We like this handsome quilted Maple-stocked Mauser belonging to Forum member Steel Mover. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. I copied and analyzed many articles, especially on the .284 and the Dashers. The 6.5 and 300 stayed consistently within an inch of each other.
