Henrys Championship-winning rig is shown below. ), super reliable, and has 1/8 MOA clicks what you want for long range F-Class competition. Share the post "Sunday GunDay: Back-to-Back Championship Winning .284 Win". I screw on the new barrel, fire 25 rounds of whatever I have left over and then clean it. First thing I thought was, That would make a nice stock., Heres a modern, low-profile, short-range Benchrest rifle, finished proudly in bright red. 2018 was my first National event and was a learning experience for me. I loaded 44 rounds using 55.0 grains of H4831sc. 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 . Turns out this was my fault. as is and can be made as light as 3lbs. Seeing is believing! But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. You are using an out of date browser. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. 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! Enjoy this trip back in time to when the .284 Win was the new kid on the block. In 2013, Henry Pasquet won the IBS 1000-Yard Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. It also has become one of the best for varmint and long range big game shooting too. After that I play a little with seating depth and look for a change. The 6.5 and 300 stayed consistently within an inch of each other. This has a McMillan Kestros ZR stock fitted with a RAD (spring-loaded buttpad) system with custom spring. My face rests on the stock and my shoulder is placed firmly into the buttplate. With the .284 Shehane, you have a .308 bolt face, medium action, and Lapua brass. Many records have been shot with both button-rifled, and cut-rifled barrels. ALL BRASS MUST BE DE-PRIMED before you send it. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. I used a Fulghum (Randolph Machine) front rest with an Edgewood bag made with the low-friction 3M material. I talked two stock makers into making them. Here are some of our favorite Pride and Joy rifles recently showcased in our Forum. 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. I use Lapua brass (6.5-284 necked-up), CCI BR-2 primers, Hodgdon H4350 powder, and Berger 184gr bullets. Forum Member Gunnermhr states: This is my new 12-lb Dasher for the 1000 Yard Benchrest silhouette matches. Dont lose your accuracy by having carbon build up and close off the clearance required for the most accurate bullet release through a muzzle brake. Note: Extra charges apply for neck-turning and neck expansion operations, or specialized cartridge-forming operations. I shot my best-ever 1K Heavy Gun group (3.348) at days end after 60 to 80 rounds. Bolt timing, ejection, and feeding is going to be messed up. The .284 Light Gun needed a muzzle brake and tuner. Without revealing any trade secrets, we can say the Darrell has very special dies and Darrell doesnt use a mallet or hammer he has a system that is much more consistent. Is there a big difference in tracking and/or stability? I have a 29 barrel also though since its a setback. We have 284 Winchester dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. There are hundreds of cartridge types capable of winning in F-Open. 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 Anneal Case Necks Only ($20.00/100 normal or $25.00/100 magnum) The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. Q: You believe consistent neck tension (i.e. The full stock depth continues farther forward that on some other low profile designs. The stock is an HS Precision painted by Premier Accuracy. If you put a bullet into a clean case, it will be jerky when seating the bullet. The 22 BR and 22 Dasher are capable of outstanding accuracy with a large variety of bullets and powders. How important is practice, and what do you do during a typical practice session? _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); However, by blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. 14ozs. It has already demonstrated great promise, scoring second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. 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. The Ultimate F-Open Rig I think thats due to having more meat in the receiver area. I spend the first part of my 3-minute prep period making sure my front rest and rear bag are in-line. Annealing plus ultrasonic cleaning starts at $35 per 100 cases ($45 for magnum cases). Sign in Powder Load Development - 284. When searching for custom dies, it almost seems like that the odds are stacked against us. Want to try a Dasher or 6 BRA but dont like the hassle of fire-forming? For shooters who are not sold on the .284 Winchester, I give you a real-world ballistics shoot-off. Neck Turning or trim-to-length Custom Order Service (Starting at $60.00/100 for standard cases and $75.00/100 for magnums) The stock is a Deep Creek Tracker with 4 forearm and rudder system (the toe of the stock adjusts for angle, allowing better tracking). Another significant improvement is that the toe of the stock is flat and parallel to the forearm. That 22 BR cartridge is a very effective choice for varmint work, as the ground hog in the photo proves. At the time I was shooting a 300 WSM. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. I think this dog will hunt!, Share the post "Sunday Gunday: December Pride & Joy Rifles". 2910. [This] caliber has awesome accuracy. The paper tells the rest of the story. This would also severely limit barrel life in a F-Class rifle. The final component on this rifle is a 12-4256 Nightforce BR with DD-1 reticle set in Leupold Quick Release rings. 7mm Short Magnum Options We have 6mm-284 Winchester dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. I use Erics tuner/brakes on all my new barrels.) Also, most custom die makers want you to send them two or three cases, each fire-formed three times. Owner Jason Cohen explained why he chose the .284 Shehane chambering: The .284 Shehane has a proven record of accomplishments and that is why I have chosen it. I felt the same result could be had with a Light Gun. The K&M arbor with seating force gauge shows the need to do this. I dont primarily shoot for groups. Forum member Grimstod posted this nice 6BRX in a scenic setting: Bill Goad at Premier Accuracy crated this fantastic 6BRX. As falconpilot says work up to these loads and enjoy falconpilot Silver $$ Contributor Aug 29, 2009 #7 I approached Will at the Berger SW Nationals about a rifle I wanted to build. Ballard Wins Back-to-Back F-Open Championships I remembered this as I was preparing to shoot the first relay Sunday morning. Darrell is a hydro-forming wizard who has perfected the process over the last couple of years. Home. In F-Open Division, Team Grizzly won the 1000-Yard Team Championship with a 1580-81X score, edging runner up Team Lapua-Brux-Borden by two points (1578-81X). Report by Emil Kovan Then the idea of We the People popped into the head. This rifle project began several years ago. I was thinking of ribbons on the front in red and blue but we could not get the layout right. I found this very important in holding good elevation (minimal vertical dispersion). Editors NOTE: These numbers are 10 years old. On this build, I am trying a BixN Andy trigger for the first time. On Saturday my .284 was absolutely hammering, but Sunday I started noticing a hard bolt lift. Think how much range time (and barrel life) that saved me. Once I get something that works well at 600 yards I go back in work around that by 0.1 grains. Henry: I cringe when I see people wearing out their barrels with bronze brushes between relays. Forum member John V. from Scotland showcased a successful hunt with his .243 Winchester rifle. The barrel is a 32 Broughton 5C. Any residual lube from case expansion is then cleaned out of the case mouth with alcohol on a bronze brush. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. I am an average 1000-yard shooter, but I do work hard getting the most out of my rifles. Holding elevation in F-Class is crucial. He tells us: In my humble opinion, the .284 Shehane is the best balanced long-range round there is bar none. There are many improved variants of the original .284 Winchester: 7mm Walker, .284 Shehane, .284 Ackley and so on. This rifle has a 1.55, round BAT LP/RE action, fitted with a Bartlein barrel chambered for the .284 Shehane (an improved version of the .284 Winchester). I will run it through its paces shortly and see how well it does. This not only saves barrel wear, but it saves you trips to the range for the purpose of fire-forming. Sign In. 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. Typical load for a Shehane is around 57.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831 SC.". I have a concrete bench using a slab from a yard furniture place on concrete blocks. Ian Klemm won his Second Straight F-TR National Championship last week. For more information, visit DJsBrass.com, or call Darrell at (205) 461-4680. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); Support Our SPONSORS Competitive Edge 5 x 2.5 'Big Bottom' 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 average cost of a barrel, chambered and fitted, is $500.00. I will travel to the F-Class Nationals in Raton as well. This rest proves to be versatile in all my shooting Short- and Long-Range Benchrest AND F-Class. I have high hopes of it being an great gun. Q: How much of your success do you credit to really accurate rifles, versus superior shooting skills? I copied and analyzed many articles, especially on the .284 and the Dashers. Yes, thats a long, heavy barrel, but I think the length gives me a velocity advantage. I had committed a big reloading No-No. Share the post "Hail the Champions: 2018 F-Class Nationals at Raton, NM", By Emil Kovan The new barrel on this rifle was tested using the same load. 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. Forum member Jim Hardy has shot the .284 with great success. Not enough gain to be worth the trouble, IMO. Big accuracy windows allow loads to perform well in different conditions and geographical locations. The case issues seem to be with previously softer batches of cases. If you are unsure whether this rod guide is for your rifle, please give us a call or shoot us an email. Do not go for the hottest loads, which just reduces brass life. Jays metal-work is so precise that I can screw any barrel hes chambered to any BAT action I own. It was all about bolt lift. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. From this point we worked up in half-grain increments until pressure signs developed at 2950 fps. Youve proved them wrong. I will occasionally mess with the tuner and tighten things up if possible. Up until 2020, this required necking up 6.5-284 to 7mm, then fireforming to a 284 Shehane. Success: 2910 FPS with Ten-Shot ES of 7 and SD of 3 The parent case for this wildcat is the 284 Winchester. At the request of some of the forum moderators, Id like to start a discussion on the 284 Shehane (improved 284 Winchester). I considered the Leupold competition scopes but ultimately decided on the Nightforce BR. To quote Danny Biggs (a two times FTR National Champion) The 185 BTLR is the best bullet for .308 Win ever made. Team Lapua-Brux-Borden captured the F-Open Mid-Range Championship with a strong performance. Tommy made my other stocks as well. The proud owner, Forum member Aeon, tells us: This is a Gary Eliseo RTM chassis with pickle forks. On a bench you do notice the recoil. New brass gave slightly slower velocity but better numbers: ES of 7 to 9 fps, and SD of 2 to 3 fps. The variable power and unobstructed DD-1 reticle of the NF were deciding factors. Three-Minute Prep Period In African Obeche wood (any color choice), the price is $795.00. If it makes sense, try it. ), Norm Harrold Won 2018 F-Class Open Division Nationals with .284 Shehane Rifle. In 2013, Henry Pasquet won the IBS 1000-Yard Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. In this story, Henry explains his set-up plus his processes for loading super-accurate ammo. Here are the team members, with Grizzly President Shiraz Balolia top left and coach Trudie Fay in the middle. var _gaq = _gaq || []; You Better Believe It". I tried some, accepting some and rejecting some. Great information and write up Cody. Team Grizzly: Shiraz Balolia, Emil Kovan, David Mann, John Myers, Trudie Fay (Coach). NOTE: After cases are hydro-formed by Darrell, every case is washed, cleaned and re-annealed. We can expand your necks from .22 caliber to .30 caliber and anneal shoulders for consistent bump-back. This rig scored second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. Scope: Duanes rifle was fitted with a Nightforce 15-55x52mm Competition scope with DDR-2 reticle. Charles Ballard always used eye and ear protection. 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. From ultrasonic cleaning to custom annealing for specific wildcat cartridges. The chamber was cut with a reamer made for Lapua 6.5-284 brass necked up to 7mm. Jason Cohens We the People patriotic .284 Shehane F-Class rifle. My old straight .284 load at 2890 fps had ES spread in single digits for 10 shots. (function() { New .300 WSM F-Class rifle, with stock finished by Forum member Cigar Cop. Locally, I use a Champions Choice soft bag. Using a tuner is easier than messing around changing loads and tweaking seating depths. Let DJ do the work for you! Mike Wilson (3 Time IBS Record Holder; 2013 and 2014 1000-yard IBS Shooter of the Year. The same has proven true of my .284 Winchestervertical improves once 50 rounds are through the bore. Share the post ".284 Shehane Winning Wildcat for F-Open Competition". The stocks track perfectly. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. Shooters may experiment with either shooting style to find what suits them best. Round. I push out to 600 yds and do a ladder test in round-robin format. Thats a $.25 per round difference, equivalent to a 60% savings for the .284. Hydro-Forming News .284 Shehane, 6 PPC, 6 BRA, 6 Dasher and More Once you get it formed I would push it faster than that or I wouldnt even bother with the Shehane. He posted: Went to local paint shops, some cost a two-month work income, some said guns were a no-no. About his two guns he posted: All I need is a can of bear spray. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. March scopes are also very popular and very well-made. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; For more info, visit DJsBrass.com or call Darrell Jones at 205-461-4680. One of the biggest reasons why I like Master Class stocks, is the pistol grip. If I feel there is a constant condition, I will click for the wind. Precision Rifle & Tools F-Class stock fit this bill to perfection. The .284 Shehane is a slightly modified wildcat that retains the same 35 shoulder as the parent case. You may see 40 units (on the K&M dial) dropping to 20, then slowly increasing pressure. Dont want to invest in your own annealer? been shooting mine for years with a 25 inch 9 twist the 160 class will make 2950+ pretty easy but the 180 class even with a full case of rl-26 will start trashing brass pretty quick once you start getting near 2900 fps. IMPORTANT: Contact Darrell for shipping instructions BEFORE sending any brass for processing. But in reality, on average, the .223 Rem, regardless of what powder/bullet combo is used, cannot compete with the .308 Win. Best bullets for the 6mm Dasher are: Vapor Trail 103gr, Berger 105 Hybrid, 108 BT, and 105 VLD (hunting). The 2018 F-Class Nationals recently concluded at Raton, NM. The action area of this stock has been beefed up to house the large BAT MB action. I usually start to consider tossing the brass around 15 firings. Other components are: Borden BRMXD LBRP DLC-coated action, Bartlein 32, 4 groove, 1:8.5-twist 400MOD steel barrel, and TriggerTech Diamond trigger. Ian used a Vortex 15-60X52mm Golden Eagle scope (as did runner-up Ted Plunkett). When shooting his PPC, Joel uses those fouler shots to fire-form his new brass. My purpose was to find a cartridge that would launch the high-BC, 180gr 7mm bullets at competitive velocities for F-Class competition. To me, the 284/shehane is proven. I asked the guy in the yard about it and he said it had been returned because it had too much figure for the job the customer was working on. Darrell can neck-turn any size case to your specified neck-wall thickness. The 284 is already a pretty straight case and comes with a 35 shoulder so I'm not sure it would be worth the extra time and money to blow it out to a 40. I use a bore guide when anything goes down the barrel. 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. Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. Go to page. Not shooting free recoil, I needed a stock that would fit me like a prone stock but track like a benchrest stock. [This] caliber has awesome accuracy. He was 66 at the time. Cases are full-length resized, but I bump the shoulders only .0005 (one-half thousandth). For starters, a .300 WSM is certainly capable of winning mid-range matches but it is not ideal. It is a no-brainer for long range F-Class or Prone or 1000-yard Benchrest., Scotlands Grant Taylor. NEW for 2019! Long-Range Only F-Open Cartridge This 22 BR Savage, with upgrades from Sharpshooter Supply, is the pride and joy of Forum member Maynard. 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. I work up from that reduced charge weight in increments of 0.3 grains. Do you have a gun youd like to see featured there? 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. What is not to love about the 284 Shehane? This does make a difference at 1000 yards. Ultrasonic Cleaning, Check Necks, and Annealing ($35.00/100 normal or $45.00/100 magnum) This eye-catching F-Open rifle was crafted by Blake Barrel and Rifle in Arizona. The Vortex Golden Eagle HD scope showed the mirage I needed in order to make timely wind-hold decisions.. I clean my barrels at the end of each day when I get home. Darrell also just got a custom hydro die for the .284 Shehane, a wildcat based on the .284 Winchester. This load ran at 2825 fps. Smooth entry gives the bullets a smooth release. I actually shot the hydro-formed brass in a match [without further fire-forming]. There is no torquing (gun wobbling) when cycling the bolt. On top is a Trijicon Accupower riflescope. Go. In a match with only two sighters, Ill make a wind call and try to hit the center with my first shot. If you get the same push on the same bullet with the same neck tension, good things are going to happen. Q: Some people say the .284 Shehane is not as accurate as the straight .284 Winchester. After trying other solvents, I have gone back to Wipe-outs Carb-Out and Patch-Out products. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. 1; 2; Next. The US F-Open team has been experimenting with the 7mm RSAUM. .223 Rem Not A Competitive Option The bullet was moved out .003 to maintain position relative to the lands. The winning Klemm clan. After hydro-forming your brass, Darrell can also neck-up or neck-down the cases to meet your needs. In February of 2008, NSSC held its annual winter Palma match. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fireforming loads. If your barrel or bullets are average, dont expect to perform above average in competition. I had a one custom die that would not size the bottom of the case enough. Norm revealed his load in an Erik Cortina YouTube Video. We would compare notes frequently. It offers great ballistics with very low recoil and big accuracy window. Note the block fitted to the tubular fore-end so the rifle rides smooth and steady on the Rodzilla T-Rex joystick front rest. The 284 KMR IMP seems to have two nodes, one around 2820 fps and other at 2940 fps. Custom Neck-Turning Services Over the span of 3,000 rounds, thats a $540.00 savings. Father Ken also competed at the Nationals, shooting great in both individual and team events. I feel that the best option (if available) for shooters interested in wildcat chambers is to have their gunsmiths make the dies. I loaned my Dasher to another shooter two years ago and he got second at the 600-yard Nationals. The stock was finished in gloss black per the customers request. About the Patriotic Paint Job Cartridge Choice A 40 .284 Win Improved It shoots better then I do. The rifle features a single-feed Alpin action, with Hart 26 1:8-twist barrel, chambered for the 6BRX (6mmBR wildcat) with .269 neck. Had 1000 pieces to fireform and didnt want to do all that on a brand new barrel. Note also the tuner on the barrel. 284 Winchester Load Data - (Archived) That enhancement makes a BIG difference. Q: First, do you have any advice for older shooters getting started in their golden years? Here are testimonials from recent customers. Weve been giving a lot of coverage to tactical rigs and gas guns lately, so we though it was time to showcase a purebred, state-of-the-art 1000-Yard Benchrest rig. 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. This is the .284 Winchester rig that Charles Ballard used to win back-to-back F-Open titles in 2008 and 2009. 01263 739923 Phone lines open till 10pm, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year - Shop Open From Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm At the 2008 Nationals in Lodi, Wisconsin, Charles shot a 1337-65X with Berger 180gr bullets.