ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. The ST-1000L & F are used in IBS, NBRSA and Williamsport 1000yd. I push out to 600 yards and do a ladder test in round-robin format. Another significant improvement is that the toe of the stock is flat and parallel to the forearm. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. 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.. That is pretty good speed from a 26" with H4350. Comparison: 6.5-284, .284 Win, and 300 WSM But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. Next Last. I thought we had a load dialed-in, so I was fairly confident going to the North Carolina Long-Range State Championships. Speaking of the stock, there was only one choice, a Purple Haze laminated F-class model from Precision Rifle & Tool. Ian Klemm won his Second Straight F-TR National Championship last week. This scope is a Vortex 15-60x52mm Golden Eagle riding in Burris Signature Zee rings. 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. 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. What is not to love about the 284 Shehane? Neck-turning is an additional $0.60 (sixty cents) per case (or $0.75 for magnums) plus actual return shipping. This article covers only the (currently) most popular cartridge/bullet combos for F-Class (F-Open and F-TR). WHIDSIZSN284SHE Product Manufacturer: Whidden Gunworks Whidden Gunworks Product Description: For precise, consistent OAL handloads, the internals of Whidden's sizing die are designed to keep your rounds . But in reality, on average, the .223 Rem, regardless of what powder/bullet combo is used, cannot compete with the .308 Win. Light Gun competition (16 1/2 & 17lbs.) The proud owner, Forum member Aeon, tells us: This is a Gary Eliseo RTM chassis with pickle forks. I do this because I have never had success waiting on a condition to come back. I will run it through its paces shortly and see how well it does. The stainless Blake barrel is chambered for the .284 Shehane wildcat, and sports an F-Class Products tuner on the end. A dummy round was sent to Pacific Tool and Gauge to have a reamer ground to our specs. Henry: I use a tuner or tuner/brake on every barrel. 284 Win on Quickload It is chambered (no surprise) for the 6 PPC cartridge, which dominates the short-range game. My .284 barrel now has 1,036 rounds, and by all indications it will shoot well to 3,000+ rounds. I sort my bullets to 0.005 overall length, rejecting about five percent. On the following Monday, we went back to the test bench and chrono. Any residual lube from case expansion is then cleaned out of the case mouth with alcohol on a bronze brush. The stock by Precision Rifle & Tool has a 3-longer fore-end which solves the problem. Here is a 6BR Ackley Improved (6BRA) built by Alex Wheeler. Holding elevation in F-Class is crucial. 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. 14ozs. Berger 190gr HT @ CBTO of 2.390, Lapua 6.5-284 necked up to 7mm, VV N165, Federal GM210M & CCI . Think how much range time (and barrel life) that saved me. NOTE: After cases are hydro-formed by Darrell, every case is washed, cleaned and re-annealed. Its the new pride of the fleet as it shoots as good as it looks. Cartridge : 6-284 6mm/284 Shehane Bullet : .243, 87, Hornady BTHP 2442 Useable Case Capaci: 60.930 grain H2O = 3.956 cm Cartridge O.A.L. I also liked the fact that the MB (medium long front) action offered an extended front end. In this match I found the first weakness in my beloved .284. In matches with unlimited sighters, I generally hold dead center with a no-wind zero and use the point of impact as feedback. Sighter Strategies The big bore shooters believe a heavier bullet flies better in unpredictable wind conditions. .284 Shehane Load Development NEW for 2019! 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 NOTE: Darrell offers Free Annealing with hydro-forming services, which starts at $60 per 100 cases. I have used the same brass for years. I have known Alex Sitman for many years, and use his stocks exclusively, but was not very familiar with his new Low Profile F-Open stock. Best bullets for it are Berger 180gr Hybrids, 195gr EOLs, and Sierras 183gr MatchKing. I sent him a Panda F-Class action with a +20 MOA Picatinny rail. Do you have a gun youd like to see featured there? At IBS matches I studied other shooters equipment and techniques. The turn around time was very fast and the brass was to the exact specification I ask for. Some barrels are faster than others. Forum Member Gunnermhr states: This is my new 12-lb Dasher for the 1000 Yard Benchrest silhouette matches. Henry also runs a combo tuner/muzzle-brake. Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. Why do you like the .284 Shehane? There is no torquing (gun wobbling) when cycling the bolt. After sizing, the case mouths are cleaned with a spinning bronze brush. The only goal I have is to obtain the lowest ES and SD I possibly can. The 168 bergers work great also with vvn165 between 57 and 58g. But the key fact is the extended barrel life of the .284 Win overcomes the increased bullet cost. The final component on this rifle is a 12-4256 Nightforce BR with DD-1 reticle set in Leupold Quick Release rings. 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. Two months ago, I was contacted by Duane, a gentleman I met at the 2015 F-Class Nationals. Eventually, at the end of my last string, the gun blew a few primers. If you do this with your fouler shots you get your fire-forming accomplished without using up any extra barrel life.. Heres my advice: Note: With this fouler fire-forming routine, you should ALWAYS do the fire-forming with the SAME POWDER you load for your match ammo. I stumbled on a recoil pad that is uniquely effective, the Falcon Strike. Bryan did all the stock work and fitted the action, rails, and RAD recoil pad. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. Velocities vary between barrels approx 2850 to 2880. That makes the stock stiffer in the vertical plane, reducing the hinging effect forward of the action. 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. Editors NOTE: These numbers are 10 years old. The .284 uses a grain or two more powder than the 6.5-284, and 7mm bullets cost about $6.00 more per 100-count box. The rear bag is a Edgewood EDGEbag Gator. (function() { In addition to the 6mmBR-based cases shown below, Darrell can now hydro-form 6PPC cases from .220 Russian brass, and he also offers .284 Shehane. Note also the tuner on the barrel. 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. Q: What you do enjoy most about long-range benchrest shooting? The Vortex Golden Eagle HD scope showed the mirage I needed in order to make timely wind-hold decisions.. Ballard Wins Back-to-Back F-Open Championships That enhancement makes a BIG difference. It is a no-brainer for long range F-Class or Prone or 1000-yard Benchrest., If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. Note the block fitted to the tubular fore-end so the rifle rides smooth and steady on the Rodzilla T-Rex joystick front rest. Note I selected that load based on accuracy, NOT raw speed. Forum member Jim Hardy has shot the .284 with great success. I did trim the Berger VLDs to the shortest bullet length with a Hoover Trimmer, and then pointed the meplats just enough to close them with a Whidden pointer. I do not clean until the match is over. Share the post ".284 Shehane Winning Wildcat for F-Open Competition". A 284 Shehane at 2900f.p.s. 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). At the 2009 F-Class Nationals, held at Camp Butner, NC, Ballard shot a 1328-62X to win his second straight National title. I chose the Max because I was shooting Group Benchrest first then made the transition to F-Class. He tells us: In my humble opinion, the .284 Shehane is the best balanced long-range round there is bar none. My load came back together with 54.5 grains of H4831sc. Its low recoil along with its super grouping ability and good ballistics make it my number one choice for Mid-Range. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. Have you learned important techniques from other Forum members and other shooters? Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. The most common problem is wait-time custom die orders can take months to be completed. Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. The stock in laminate weighs 3lbs. My good friend at CRS Custom Rifle Stocks in Aaronsburg, PA made and painted the stock. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. In this section, Charles Ballard explains the basics of shooting an F-Class match, from the initial prep period to end of match. On top is a March HM 10-60x56mm scope in March Gen 3 rings. Would love to read more about the Shehane, as apparently Sabatti has three factory rifles (Evo, TLD and STR Sport) to offer in this cartridge: https://www.sabatti.it/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Catalogo2020En.pdf. Housed in a polished, stainless BAT trigger guard is a Jewel trigger set at 5 ounces. Share the post "Accurate Cartridges The .284 Shehane, an Improved .284 Win". Report by Emil Kovan 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. I work up from that reduced charge weight in increments of 0.3 grains. Here are some of our favorite Pride and Joy rifles recently showcased in our Forum. I use the Omega powder trickler with a Sartorius GD-503 lab-grade balance to achieve that. For starters, a .300 WSM is certainly capable of winning mid-range matches but it is not ideal. Just before Nationals, I tried going up and down one marker. Does this really help reduce extreme spread? For more information, visit DJsBrass.com, or call Darrell at (205) 461-4680. Q: What kind of precision are you looking for in your reloads? I had used the ball expander in the die to neck the cases up from 6.5 to 7mm. Single digit ES (Extreme Spread) is the goal. Is there anything unique about your hardware that gave you an edge? Ballards Purple Haze rifle features superb components, including a BAT MB action, Nightforce 12-42 BR Scope, and a wickedly accurate 32 Broughton barrel. In 2013, Henry Pasquet won the IBS 1000-Yard Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. Trigger: I recommend and use Jewell triggers. 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". This load gave us 2910 fps velocity with an Extreme Spread (ES) of 7 fps and a Standard Deviation (SD) of 3 fps over ten (10) shots. Two 4 x 8 sheets of plywood hold four IBS targets. The bolt carrier will most likely be slamming into the back of your action as well, which is obviously bad. Create False Shoulder for Fire-Forming (Call for Price). I prefer these because because of their size (large bedding footprint) smoothness, timing, options available, and last but not least visual appearance. The .284 Shehane shoots inside the 6.5 AND the straight .284, the .300 WSM, and the .300 Win Mag with less recoil. 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.. Dealer Locator. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-6323545-2']); Last year I shot a 3.348 10-shot group at 1000 with my .284 Win Heavy Gun fitted with a Time Precision Tuner. 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. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. The new barrel on this rifle was tested using the same load. 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. Father Ken also competed at the Nationals, shooting great in both individual and team events. I started with Time Precision tuners. The barrel action rides in a Roy Hunter stock. Among BAT Machine Co.actions, I like BAT models M, MB, and 3LL best. This gray and blue beauty belongs to Forum member Farmer Dave. My action of choice was a beefy 1.55-diameter, round BAT MB, Left Bolt, Right Port. After the brass is sorted, I chamfer the case mouths with an RCBS VLD tool. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fireforming loads. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; Want to try a Dasher or 6 BRA but dont like the hassle of fire-forming? Q: You go 60-80 rounds between cleaning and the results speak for themselves. And Darrells turn-around time is typically very fast. We can expand your necks from .22 caliber to .30 caliber and anneal shoulders for consistent bump-back. This load ran at 2825 fps. You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. This gave me the right amount of wind to work with. New .300 WSM F-Class rifle, with stock finished by Forum member Cigar Cop. The barrel was near-new; this was the first time I had used it this year. Does the extra width make the rifle easier to shoot? At this point I began working with different primers, neck tension and seating depth. 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. My fireform loads are going 2765 FPS. You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. That all paid off when Henry won the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals this summer, finishing as the Two-Gun Overall National Champion. Darrell also just got a custom hydro die for the .284 Shehane, a wildcat based on the .284 Winchester. DJs Brass can process everything from .17 Fireball all the way up to the big magnum cases. These upgrades make it a thoroughly-modern Henry lever gun for the 21st Century. Sign in Powder Load Development - 284. This has a McMillan Kestros ZR stock fitted with a RAD (spring-loaded buttpad) system with custom spring. If I have switching conditions, I will remove all wind from the scope, slow down, use the flags and mirage, still holding off. The average cost of a barrel, chambered and fitted, is $500.00. The 6.5-284 Norma originated as a wildcat cartridge based on the .284 Winchester cartridge necked down to 6.5 mm. I have a 29 barrel also though since its a setback. March scopes are also very popular and very well-made. It offers great barrel life, it is super-easy to tune and its recoil is very manageable. 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. Both cartridges are currently the darlings of long-range benchrest due to their extraordinary grouping ability and huge node windows. Many records have been shot with both button-rifled, and cut-rifled barrels. .284 Shehane Shines in 1K Benchrest Competition Too That is almost exactly where I run my 26 7 Saum with 180s and RL 23. The update also features a lot of new lines for existing calibers. The action area of this stock has been beefed up to house the large BAT MB action. MV is 2680 FPS. Powder charges are dispensed and weighed with an RCBS ChargeMaster Electronic Dispenser, which is regularly calibrated with check-weights to assure accuracy. Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. I tried some, accepting some and rejecting some. It has already demonstrated great promise, scoring second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. He covers sighter strategies and techniques for record fire, and he also explains, in detail, how he dopes the wind and judges hold-offs based on mirage. I quit cleaning every relay after reading Mr. Tierneys article, but I would still clean on Saturday night after I got home. For more info, visit DJsBrass.com or call Darrell Jones at 205-461-4680. How did you manage to beat shooters who are decades younger? Load Data. To my surprise 57.0 grains of H4831 was now shooting 2975 fps! The gun gets transported in a Pelican Hard case when I travel. When shooting his PPC, Joel uses those fouler shots to fire-form his new brass. Here's the rifle . This keeps the center of gravity low and helps the rifle recoil smoothly with less hop in the bags. With the .284 Shehane, you have a .308 bolt face, medium action, and Lapua brass. I contacted Darrell to hydraulically form 6mm Dasher from Lapua 6mm BR brass. Using a tuner is easier than messing around changing loads and tweaking seating depths. Jason explains why he selected the .284 Shehane chambering: The .284 Shehane is amazing, very forgiving and not temperamental. 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. I offer that die-making service in addition to barrel chambering. 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. I didnt have a good paintwork place so I had to improvise. This allows me to use the center as my primary hold. My straight .284 almost required me to stand up to eject brass. I work up from that reduced charge weight in increments of 0.3 grains. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. With availability of useful bullets ranging from 85 grains to 160 grains, the 6.5-284 has a lot to offer varminters, big-game hunters and long-range target shooters. Thanks for taking the time. 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. 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. 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. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fireforming loads. The event was well-attended, with excellent turn out for both the Mid-Range and Long-Range cycles. Then we backed the powder charge down until the bolt lift was smooth and the primers were nice and round.

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