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. 1000-yard shooting keeps us all humble, but we still keep trying to see how good we can do. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']);
Case Prep: I start with Lapua 6.5284 brass necked up to .284 with an expander mandrel. At this point I began working with different primers, neck tension and seating depth. Ian Klemms winning .308 Win featured a Kelbly Panda action, 30 Bartline 1:10-twist barrel, and McMillan X-IT left-hand stock. I would also encourage other older shooters not to quit. After sizing, the case mouths are cleaned with a spinning bronze brush. These steps are repeated until the bore is spotless. 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. Team LBB: Jay Christopherson, Erik Cortina, Tom Hendricks, Pat Scully, Coach Bob Sebold. Darrell can neck-turn any size case to your specified neck-wall thickness. Do you have a gun youd like to see featured there? If you want to run 180gr-class 7mm bullets over 2900 FPS, it is cheaper and more convenient to have a barrel chambered in 284 KMR IMP than to spend $650 for a magnum bolt. Father Ken also competed at the Nationals, shooting great in both individual and team events. I read the article on 6mmBR.com about Jerry Tierneys .284 Winchester and the cogs began to turn. He decided to go with a Brux 1:8.5-twist, 4-groove cut-rifled barrel. Darrell Jones offers this service for a variety of popular cartridges: 6 PPC, 30 PPC, 30 BR, 6 BRA (BR Ackley), 6mm Grinch, 6 BRDX, 6 BRX, .260 Ackley, .284 Shehane and of course the very popular 6mm Dasher. The stock by Precision Rifle & Tool has a 3-longer fore-end which solves the problem. Dont have time to neck-turn hundreds of cases? DJs Brass Service now offers custom case hydro-forming to your exact specs. I felt the same result could be had with a Light Gun. This red rig features a Borden B action (Jewell trigger) fitted with a Lederer 1:14-twist barrel with a Loker tuner. Q: Henry, you have been a Forum member for many years. Share the post "Henrys Hammer State-of-the-Art .284 Shehane for 1K BR". Lapua makes great brass for it (no surprise there) and Berger makes great bullets: 130gr VLD, 140gr VLD, 140gr Hybrids. Do not go for the hottest loads, which just reduces brass life. My good friend at CRS Custom Rifle Stocks in Aaronsburg, PA made and painted the stock. Please call Darrell at 205-461-4680 for special services pricing. 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. Team Grizzly: Shiraz Balolia, Emil Kovan, David Mann, John Myers, Trudie Fay (Coach). The 284 KMR IMP seems to have two nodes, one around 2820 fps and other at 2940 fps. Just before Nationals, I tried going up and down one marker. Jason Cohens We the People patriotic .284 Shehane F-Class rifle. I also sought barrel life that would be far superior to that of a 7mm WSM or 6.5-284. With Darrells hydro-forming service you dont have to buy any special dies or other equipment. How important is practice, and what do you do during a typical practice session? My load for all barrels is 52g 2209 with 180vlds. Using bullets from Sierra HP, Hornady V-Max, Nosler BT, Sierra HPBT, Swift SP, Hornady SP, Nosler AB, Speer GS-SP, Hornady RN. 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. All these components have been a successful combination that has worked flawlessly in my other rifle. Now dont get me wrong, at 22 pounds with a decelerator recoil pad, the .284 is comfortable to shoot. The update also features a lot of new lines for existing calibers. The stainless Blake barrel is chambered for the .284 Shehane wildcat, and sports an F-Class Products tuner on the end. BTW, I stuck with the original. Cartridge Choice A 40 .284 Win Improved My philosophy on load development differs from many shooters. I chose the Max because I was shooting Group Benchrest first then made the transition to F-Class. The shooters then exchanged rifles and we repeated the test a couple times. I damaged an extractor and had to send the bolt back to BAT. Powder Load Development - 284 Win vs Vihtavuori N165 - YouTube 0:00 / 15:59 Sign in to confirm your age This video may be inappropriate for some users. What methods are you using to ensure consistent bullet release? All this data was duplicated on several occasions. The winning Klemm clan. I would not go any hotter in the interest of case life. 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. We had three shooters and each rifle was fired simultaneously with no-wind zeros on three separate targets set at 1000 yards. 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. The .284 Shehane has won in Benchrest as well as F-Class competition. 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. 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 rear bag is a Edgewood EDGEbag Gator. Bryan never seems to be happy with the status quo. We started with all white on the stock and came up with the idea of an American Flag on the buttstock. New brass gave slightly slower velocity but better numbers: ES of 7 to 9 fps, and SD of 2 to 3 fps. The action is topped with a stainless BAT tapered (+20 MOA) Picatinny scope rail. with 130-, 140-, 150-, and 160-grain bullets are 3,130, 3,079, 2,968, and 2,864 fps respectively. Q: Tell us about your Nationals-winning rifle and bench gear. Mike Plunkett finished second, while also setting a new F-TR record, 200-16X, also matched by Ray Gross. 1 of 2 . })(); To comment on a post, click Post Title or "Comment" Link. .284 Shehane Load Development Well there IS a better solution you can have your new brass hydro-formed to your exact specifications for a reasonable cost. This procedure is recommended by Joel Kendrick, the 2004 IBS 600-yard Shooter of the Year. The big bore shooters believe a heavier bullet flies better in unpredictable wind conditions. For most jobs, Darrell tells us, he gets the processed brass to the Post Office within three business days. The .284 Shehane is a slightly modified wildcat that retains the same 35 shoulder as the parent case. I have nothing against clear-coated wood, but I wanted something different, as this was my first all-wood rifle. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! As I said in the beginning, many cartridge types are capable of winning but are not listed due to their low popularity, case design, or lack of quality components. The full stock depth continues farther forward that on some other low profile designs. The laminated stock was modified by Tommy Shurley from a standard 3-wide fore-end to a 5-wide True-Trac with an adjustable 3-wide rear plate. It was still early in the morning and I felt that the heavier bullets would be easier to see against the berm. I shoot primarily local and regional matches Colorado, Wyoming, and possibly Nebraska this summer. I push out to 600 yds and do a ladder test in round-robin format. This article will focus on proven choices, currently used by the top F-Class shooters in the world. Single digit ES (Extreme Spread) is the goal. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane. You Better Believe It. We thank Joel for this smart suggestion. Share the post "Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? I also liked the fact that the MB (medium long front) action offered an extended front end. Darrell tells us: Many of my customers take this brass and load it as is and go straight to a match and shoot some very nice groups., With Darrells hydro-forming service you dont have to buy any special dies or other equipment. Henry: The reason I rechambered my 7mm barrels to .284 Shehane was not velocity, pressure, or brass life. 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, the added recoil of the .284, even with front and rear rests aligned, took me off target. 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. For accurate dispensing, put very little powder into the Omega so you can drop one kernel at a time. History [ edit] The parent case .284 Winchester was created around 1963, but did not see extensive commercial use. The final component on this rifle is a 12-4256 Nightforce BR with DD-1 reticle set in Leupold Quick Release rings. I am an average 1000-yard shooter, but I do work hard getting the most out of my rifles. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js';
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. 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 . That 22 BR cartridge is a very effective choice for varmint work, as the ground hog in the photo proves. I do not weigh brass, bullets, or primers. Our bathroom has nice concealing in the summer a perfect paint booth. Reloading Depot . In this section, Charles Ballard explains the basics of shooting an F-Class match, from the initial prep period to end of match. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s);
The bolt carrier will most likely be slamming into the back of your action as well, which is obviously bad. The rifle is fitted with a red dot sight, ammo caddies, Ranger Point M-LOK handguard, and a modernized modular buttstock. Two 4 x 8 sheets of plywood hold four IBS targets. Team LBB shot well, to earn a second straight Mid-Range National Title, and grab second (Silver) at Long Range. Along with these popular cartridge types, DJs Brass can hydro-form 6 PPC, 30 PPC, 6 BRA, 30 BR, .260 AI, .284 Shehane and other wildcats. If you are unsure whether this rod guide is for your rifle, please give us a call or shoot us an email. Create False Shoulder for Fire-Forming (Call for Price). For shooters who are not sold on the .284 Winchester, I give you a real-world ballistics shoot-off. The turn around time was very fast and the brass was to the exact specification I ask for. He formed the brass and had it in the mail the next day[.] I shot the .284 Win in heavy gun. This gave me the right amount of wind to work with. Forum Member Gunnermhr states: This is my new 12-lb Dasher for the 1000 Yard Benchrest silhouette matches. Just call Darrell and hell make something work for you. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? The purple .284 balances very well and tracks great. The 6.5 and 300 stayed consistently within an inch of each other. F-Class Mid-Range matches usually are usually shot at 300, 500, or 600 yards or all three. 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. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. Aeon adds: The chamber was cut by Mark Chesesbro of Chesebro Rifles. Does this really help reduce extreme spread? Share the post "Sunday GunDay: We the People .284 Shehane F-Open Rifle". OK, if we now net the barrel cost savings (-$.25) for the .284 with the higher cost of 7mm reloading components (+$.07), I figure the .284 Win costs $.18 per round LESS to shoot than the 6.5-284. Here is a 6BR Ackley Improved (6BRA) built by Alex Wheeler. Neck Turning or trim-to-length Custom Order Service (Starting at $60.00/100 for standard cases and $75.00/100 for magnums) To me, the 284/shehane is proven. 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.. How does this improve rifle performance and how do you set the tune? The weather was variable, with wet but very calm conditions to start the 1000-yard match, resulting in new F-TR and F-Open National Records being set for 20-shot strings. Henry also runs a combo tuner/muzzle-brake. 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 has a McMillan Kestros ZR stock fitted with a RAD (spring-loaded buttpad) system with custom spring. Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. Among BAT Machine Co.actions, I like BAT models M, MB, and 3LL best. For cost comparisons sake, lets use 1,200 rounds for the 6.5-284 and 3,000 rounds for the .284 Win. We can expand your necks from .22 caliber to .30 caliber and anneal shoulders for consistent bump-back. Do you tune the barrel to the load? The paint is Candy Apple Green, the forearm has a white base-coat, center section is gray base coat and the buttstock is black base coat, all covered with five coats of clear. It was fitted to my action by Dale Woolum of Woolum Accuracy. Jason noticed that Bryan had been adding aluminum rails to the front of Cerus stocks to lower the center of gravity and improve tracking. Precision Rifle & Tools F-Class stock fit this bill to perfection. I think this dog will hunt!, Share the post "Sunday Gunday: December Pride & Joy Rifles". ALL BRASS MUST BE DE-PRIMED before you send it. IMPORTANT: Contact Darrell for shipping instructions BEFORE sending any brass for processing. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. Is there anything unique about your hardware that gave you an edge? Does the extra width make the rifle easier to shoot? You dont want to chuck out brass that costs a buck a case (or more)! I shot my best-ever 1K Heavy Gun group (3.348) at days end after 60 to 80 rounds. Had 1000 pieces to fireform and didnt want to do all that on a brand new barrel. 2018 was my first National event and was a learning experience for me. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. Get some good equipment and eliminate having issues that can be caused by budget builds. I use Lapua brass (6.5-284 necked-up), CCI BR-2 primers, Hodgdon H4350 powder, and Berger 184gr bullets. 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. There are many improved variants of the original .284 Winchester: 7mm Walker, .284 Shehane, .284 Ackley and so on. I have shot this in 3x600 matches with good results. I wanted to do something different PAINT it. With the latest high-BC 7mm bullets, the original .284 Winchester is proving tough competition for its 6.5-284 offspring. He was 66 at the time. I choose this because I really did not know otherwise and was steered to the Shehane by a friend. Lets just say it didnt go as planned. Luckily, however, it was still shooting very well. Im very exacting in my loading procedures. Base collar is gold metallic, followed by the red. It also has become one of the best for varmint and long range big game shooting too. SurpriseVelocities Rise, So Load Must Be Tweaked Choices for Mid-Range in Tougher Conditions: I was thinking of ribbons on the front in red and blue but we could not get the layout right. You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true;
With the U.S. F-Class National Championship running this week in Raton, NM, we thought wed highlight a very important .284 Win rifle. I selected a Broughton 5C because, as my gunsmith says, They just shoot. My bullets were so consistent that I did not sort by bearing surface. I initially had the standard rear stock until Tommy Shurley and Mike Hearn came out with an adjustable rear plate. Whidden's hand-polished sizer die has a shorter OAL for better shoulder bump-back, a smaller base, and tighter internal tolerances. Ballard Wins Back-to-Back F-Open Championships Forum member Grimstod posted this nice 6BRX in a scenic setting: Bill Goad at Premier Accuracy crated this fantastic 6BRX. My .284 barrel now has 1,036 rounds, and by all indications it will shoot well to 3,000+ rounds. Many records have been shot with both button-rifled, and cut-rifled barrels. This rifle now has 554 rounds through it, but only .003 throat erosion. DJs Brass Offers Specialized Custom Services In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! As we commenced load development, Jerry Tierneys .284 Win load data posted on this 6mmBR.com gave us a good starting point. var _gaq = _gaq || [];
That takes time, costs money (in bullets and powder), and consumes precious barrel life. So I did it myself my first Candy Apple red. And the job gets done quickly. Forum member Jim Hardy has shot the .284 with great success. I asked him to modify my stock and fit it with the new forearm rails, shown in the photo below. Lesson learned: use an expander when necking-up the brass! It still supported on a 3 forearm and is full length. Powder charges are dispensed and weighed with an RCBS ChargeMaster Electronic Dispenser, which is regularly calibrated with check-weights to assure accuracy. In this match I found the first weakness in my beloved .284. 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. Bryan did all the stock work and fitted the action, rails, and RAD recoil pad. Improved by definition means made better, I took a great cartridge, and modified it to increase capacity, reduce pressure, and increase brass life. I have a 29 barrel also though since its a setback. Lower center of gravity equals less torque, and that is very important when shooting heavy bullets in fast twist barrels. Here are the team members, with Grizzly President Shiraz Balolia top left and coach Trudie Fay in the middle. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC., Scotlands Grant Taylor. My action of choice was a beefy 1.55-diameter, round BAT MB, Left Bolt, Right Port. I will run it through its paces shortly and see how well it does. In moderate conditions, the 6mm Dasher is unbeatable. 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. I recently shot my first 600-yard benchrest match. Straight .284 or Shehane you cannot go wrong. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. This was sent that to Bryan Blake at Blake Machine. Its the new pride of the fleet as it shoots as good as it looks. If it makes sense, try it. At the request of some of the forum moderators, Id like to start a discussion on the 284 Shehane (improved 284 Winchester). 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. Thats where the .284 Shehane comes into play. That would most definitely take a very stout charge in a magnum. He was interested in building a rifle with the new Master Class Low Profile F-Open Stock, created by Carl Bernosky and Alex Sitman of Master Class Stocks. The rifle began its life as a Will McClosky Cerus stock. This gun hammers with 105gr Berger Hybrids., Courtesy Forum member Dan H., here are two red-stocked Dashers plus an Anschutz 54.30 (Benchrest Stock) to make it a trio. Here is a striking camo-finished Elesio (Competition Machine) Tubegun chambered for 7mm SAUM. IMPORTANT TIP: After 3 firings I will uniform the primer pockets and anneal the case necks. Emil Kovan is one of the top F-Class shooters in the world. Then use the tuner and tune the barrel to the load. NOTE: Charles Ballard always employs eye and ear protection when shooting. Henry also runs a combo tuner/muzzle-brake. We would compare notes frequently. This was the second straight F-TR title for Ian, who also won at Lodi, Wisconsin in 2017. Vihtavuori has added new loads to the available reloading data, and this time we're also offering data for the .284 Winchester! 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. My old straight .284 load at 2890 fps had ES spread in single digits for 10 shots. Dale also threaded the barrel for a Woolum Accuracy tuner. My straight .284 almost required me to stand up to eject brass. The .284 Shehane shoots inside the 6.5 AND the straight .284, the .300 WSM, and the .300 Win Mag with less recoil. The case issues seem to be with previously softer batches of cases. He loaded Sierra 100gr Pro-Hunter bullets, and took this nice Roe Buck at 240 yards through a gap in the foliage. At those distances the 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges rule. I use a bore mop to clean inside the chamber, then some Break Free LP on the bolt followed by bolt grease on the lugs and cocking part. Ian Klemm shot great to win the F-TR National Championship. Have you learned important techniques from other Forum members and other shooters? This article features the impressive .284 Shehane Light Gun used by Henry Pasquet to capture the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals. 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. Share the post "Hydro-Forming, Annealing, Neck-Turning by DJs Brass". By blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. At the time I was shooting a 300 WSM. DJs Brass can process everything from .17 Fireball all the way up to the big magnum cases. Load Data. 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. 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. At the end he holds the Oehler Chrono up to the camera so you can view the readout yourself. Forum member Darrell Jones offers a full range of brass prep, brass forming, and brass restoration (annealing, ultra-sonic cleaning) at very affordable prices. Low Center of Gravity Tames Torque My first impression was Wow thats a long stock the forearm is significantly longer than on the original Master Class F-Class prone stock. It was fitted to my action by Dale Woolum of Woolum Accuracy. You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? Q: What are the advantages of your stocks 5-wide fore-end and 3-wide rear plate? We also compared notes and made each other better. The price for a 'Big Dawg' in Rutland laminate is $545. But in reality, on average, the .223 Rem, regardless of what powder/bullet combo is used, cannot compete with the .308 Win. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. That is pretty good speed from a 26" with H4350. Duane decided to use a BAT M action for this rifle, and I think that he could not have made a better choice. If I have switching conditions, I will remove all wind from the scope, slow down, use the flags and mirage, still holding off. You are using an out of date browser. Any residual lube from case expansion is then cleaned out of the case mouth with alcohol on a bronze brush. After that I play a little with seating depth and look for a change. Ultrasonic Cleaning, Check Necks, and Annealing ($35.00/100 normal or $45.00/100 magnum) Next I sort the cases into one-grain lots, for example 194.0 to 194.9 grains, then 195.0 to 195.9 grains, and so on. I started with Time Precision tuners. What is .284 KMR IMP and why choose it over the straight .284 Winchester? To my surprise 57.0 grains of H4831 was now shooting 2975 fps! That is almost exactly where I run my 26 7 Saum with 180s and RL 23. For more info, visit DJsBrass.com or call Darrell Jones at 205-461-4680. This Rod Guide will fit any action with a bolt diameter between .682" and .690". Tuning Loads for the .284 Win Improved Cartridges Everything turned out flawless. After the brass is sorted, I chamfer the case mouths with an RCBS VLD tool. Primer pockets start to get a little looser and the brass seems to need more sizing than the newer brass with less firings.. My target seating force on the K&M dial is 20-23 units for Dashers and 35-40 units for the .284 Shehane. ***.284 WIN LOADS*** 284 shehane .317 neck 54 gr 4831sc Lapua brass 6.5x284 necked up 180 Berger hybrids 5 thousands off lands Fire forming brass does this at 100 yards 5 shot group. The reason is that if you have your barrel throated out for the 215s or the 230s, you could have a slow barrel and max out on pressure before the desired velocity is reached. The 7 SAUM has a punch to it and I found myself having trouble finishing three relays without form problems in the last relay. If you get the same push on the same bullet with the same neck tension, good things are going to happen. Here is the wifes quilted Maple 96 Mauser 6.555. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. It has already demonstrated great promise, scoring second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. Above is a nice field rifle built up by a father for his daughter. Q: How much of your success do you credit to really accurate rifles, versus superior shooting skills? ), Norm Harrold Won 2018 F-Class Open Division Nationals with .284 Shehane Rifle. Speaking of the stock, there was only one choice, a Purple Haze laminated F-class model from Precision Rifle & Tool. 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.
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