284 shehane load data
I would stay away from the .223 Remington. Enjoy this trip back in time to when the .284 Win was the new kid on the block. The rifle began its life as a Will McClosky Cerus stock. Share the post "Sunday GunDay: We the People .284 Shehane F-Open Rifle". I asked people that shot both the Shehane and the straight 284 about the pros and cons. It was fitted to my action by Dale Woolum of Woolum Accuracy. Using a tuner is easier than messing around changing loads and tweaking seating depths. I bolted the barreled action in, and squeezed the end of the forearm and barrel together, the stock flexed a little bit, but not as much as other designs that I have tested. The price for a 'Big Dawg' in Rutland laminate is $545. At the end he holds the Oehler Chrono up to the camera so you can view the readout yourself. Nobody I spoke with had ever experienced this problem until I spoke with a very knowledgeable F-Class shooter named Andy Amber. Share the post "Hail the Champions: 2018 F-Class Nationals at Raton, NM", By Emil Kovan The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. Cost Comparison: .284 Win vs. 6.5-284 Lets just say it didnt go as planned. My groups were respectable: a four-group, 3.055 Agg. Share the post "Save Time and Bullets Fire-Form with your Fouler Shots". By blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. My target seating force on the K&M dial is 20-23 units for Dashers and 35-40 units for the .284 Shehane. One of the biggest challenges in campaigning a wildcat cartridge has been obtaining great dies. For accurate dispensing, put very little powder into the Omega so you can drop one kernel at a time. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. On Saturday my .284 was absolutely hammering, but Sunday I started noticing a hard bolt lift. We are blessed with many good match-quality receivers: Barnard, BAT, Borden, Kelbly, Nesika, and Stiller just to mention a few. 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. A lot of barrels will top out at about 2850 fps. Hornady 284 Winchester Match bullets Hornady offers 4 bullets in .284 ranging from 162grain to 190grain similar to the other offerings in terms of bullet weight. 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 $381.62 284 Shehane load development - Reloading and tuning - Cortina Precision I figured if I get it up to 2935-2950 fps that will be a point or two saved in a several day match. The .284 Shehane is a slightly modified wildcat that retains the same 35 shoulder as the parent case. Here are the initial powder tests for the Shehane. Ian used a Vortex 15-60X52mm Golden Eagle scope (as did runner-up Ted Plunkett). You Better Believe It". The same has proven true of my .284 Winchestervertical improves once 50 rounds are through the bore. 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. Big Mistake! Just wondering if it is enough for 284W f class. Any residual lube from case expansion is then cleaned out of the case mouth with alcohol on a bronze brush. The .284 is able to drive 160 grain bullets at 2800fps and while this may not be considered an optimum velocity based on the potential of the case, it is nevertheless a substantial step up from the short action 7mm08 cartridge giving 2600 to 2650fps with this bullet weight. Forum Member Gunnermhr states: This is my new 12-lb Dasher for the 1000 Yard Benchrest silhouette matches. This We the People rifle will be one of my primary rifles for F-Open competition. With a 5-wide hammerhead front and a special 3-wide bag-rider plate in the rear, this 17-lb rig is ultra-stable in the bags, and tracks like a dream. NOTE: Charles Ballard always employs eye and ear protection when shooting. I also sought barrel life that would be far superior to that of a 7mm WSM or 6.5-284. I have shot both, and prefer cut-rifled barrels. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. The variable power and unobstructed DD-1 reticle of the NF were deciding factors. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. 284 Winchester Load Data - (Archived) 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. At the time I was shooting a 300 WSM. The photo above shows multiple wood-stocked Palma rifles belonging to Forum member SParker. .284 Shehane Load Development The bullet was moved out .003 to maintain position relative to the lands. About his two guns he posted: All I need is a can of bear spray. After I get the feedback I need from my sighters its time to go for record. 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. This includes Tikka T3X and many Tikka and Sako rifles. The action area of this stock has been beefed up to house the large BAT MB action. What 7mm to build - 280AI or 284 Shehane - ozfclass.com Q: What are the advantages of your stocks 5-wide fore-end and 3-wide rear plate? Last year I shot a 3.348 10-shot group at 1000 with my .284 Win Heavy Gun fitted with a Time Precision Tuner. Share the post "Sunday GunDay: .284 Shehanes for F-Open Competition". After he cleans his barrel, Joel knows it takes two or three shots to foul in the bore before accuracy returns. Another significant improvement is that the toe of the stock is flat and parallel to the forearm. 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. He is a great shooter and a great gun-builder as well. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. He posted: Got this 6.547 Lapua back from my smith about six months ago. The 168 bergers work great also with vvn165 between 57 and 58g. Speaking of the stock, there was only one choice, a Purple Haze laminated F-class model from Precision Rifle & Tool. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. The 6.5 caliber allowed for the use of long, aerodynamic bullets. To quote Danny Biggs (a two times FTR National Champion) The 185 BTLR is the best bullet for .308 Win ever made. One of the most popular features of our Shooters Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy thread. What is not to love about the 284 Shehane? The price starts at $60.00 per hundred for standard cases or $75.00/100 for magnum size. It was one week before the match and I had a rifle and no rounds. You must log in or register to reply here. 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 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. In this section, Charles Ballard explains the basics of shooting an F-Class match, from the initial prep period to end of match. Does the extra width make the rifle easier to shoot? The rifle features a BAT B Action. The stocks track perfectly. One of the most popular features of our Shooters Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy Rifle thread. Loading Procedure: My CCI BR-2 primers are seated with a RCBS hand priming tool. Q: Henry, you can shoot long-distance on your own property in Missouri. All these components have been a successful combination that has worked flawlessly in my other rifle. According to the official C.I.P. In second place was Team McMillan with 1553-53X: Paul Phillips, Derek Rodgers, Jeff Rorer, Brad Sauve, John Droelle (Captain), Ray Gross (Coach). This 22 BR Savage, with upgrades from Sharpshooter Supply, is the pride and joy of Forum member Maynard. Now, we are pursuing sub-one-inch vertical at 600 yards! To read the accompanying article click here. 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. In 2013, Henry Pasquet won the IBS 1000-Yard Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. JavaScript is disabled. New .300 WSM F-Class rifle, with stock finished by Forum member Cigar Cop. Editors NOTE: These numbers are 10 years old. I use Widden dies. Dale also threaded the barrel for a Woolum Accuracy tuner. This cleaning and annealing process is included in the $0.60 (sixty cents) per case price thats all part of the Hydro-forming service. Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? 284 Shehane - donuts - Reloading and tuning - Cortina Precision Forum The .284 Win gives better barrel life with only giving up a few inches to the 7mmRSAUM. It offers great barrel life, it is super-easy to tune and its recoil is very manageable. 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. I actually shot the hydro-formed brass in a match [without further fire-forming]. I shot a 200-7X with no elevation change on my last string. I do most of my testing at 300 to 500 yards, shooting off my deck so I can see my shots immediately. 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. .284 Winchester - BallisticStudies.com JC Steel Gunny Sergeant . The 284 KMR IMP allows you to almost match magnum cartridge velocity in a standard-bolt-face action. What are the attractions of this sport? That enhancement makes a BIG difference. BAT Machine M Action It still supported on a 3 forearm and is full length. Unless you really get some exotic woods they all seem to blend together. This made the extraction of fired cases very difficult. And he tells us Those guys in Montana are keeping me very busying hydro-forming the 6BR Ackley (6 BRA). I then push one wet patch of Eliminator through the bore and leave it. If your barrel or bullets are average, dont expect to perform above average in competition. The 2018 F-Class Nationals recently concluded at Raton, NM. The .284 uses a grain or two more powder than the 6.5-284, and 7mm bullets cost about $6.00 more per 100-count box. Q: People want to know about your load and your loading methods. Is there a big difference in tracking and/or stability? The K&M arbor with seating force gauge shows the need to do this. OK, if we now net the barrel cost savings (-$.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. With the Right Bolt, Left Port action, I can shoot the entire match with minimal movement. I started calling anyone I could thing of to see if they had any idea what could be causing this problem. Fireforming the 284 Shehane (works for other wildcat cartridges 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! Yes, thats a long, heavy barrel, but I think the length gives me a velocity advantage. Below is a video by Editor F-Class John, showing the features of the Kestros ZR stock. 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. Improved by definition means made better, I took a great cartridge, and modified it to increase capacity, reduce pressure, and increase brass life. This is the .284 Winchester rig that Charles Ballard used to win back-to-back F-Open titles in 2008 and 2009. Thats a $.25 per round difference, equivalent to a 60% savings for the .284. Share the post "Sunday GunDay: Back-to-Back Championship Winning .284 Win". 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. Seeing is believing! The New 284 Winchester Ron Spomer Outdoors Well, guess what that relay I shot a 200-19x, and the next relay I shot a 200-17x (these scores were on the old, larger F-Class target). Darrell also just got a custom hydro die for the .284 Shehane, a wildcat based on the .284 Winchester. Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. 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. All of the above information is based on my personal experience and it is meant to help new shooters choose the right cartridges for F-Class matches. I will run it through its paces shortly and see how well it does. Then give Darrell Jones at DJs Brass a call at 205-461-4680. The .284 Winchester Cartridge: Still A Long-Range Champ the 284 really needs a mid length or long action FURMAN Well-Known Member Share the post "Accurate Cartridges The .284 Shehane, an Improved .284 Win". I initially had the standard rear stock until Tommy Shurley and Mike Hearn came out with an adjustable rear plate. Tips for F-Class Competitors Do you shoot a popular wildcat (such as the 6 BRA), but hate the hassle of fire-forming all your own cartridge brass? After sizing, the case mouths are cleaned with a spinning bronze brush. That is almost exactly where I run my 26 7 Saum with 180s and RL 23. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-6323545-2']); So I had the idea of painting the stock because there are so many wood stocks with clear coat these days. And the job gets done quickly. I will travel to the F-Class Nationals in Raton as well. Members shown are: Alan Barhardt, Tracy Hogg, Ian Klemm, Ken Klemm, Matt Schwartzkopf, Phil Kelley (Captain), James E Crofts (Coach). Reloading Data 6.5-284 (Hodgdon Data) Metallic - Load Data That enhancement makes a BIG difference. . Dan says: The Anschutz provides good practice in trigger-pulling. My bullets were so consistent that I did not sort by bearing surface. A dummy round was sent to Pacific Tool and Gauge to have a reamer ground to our specs. The paper tells the rest of the story. Share the post "Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? Note I selected that load based on accuracy, NOT raw speed. But, the added recoil of the .284, even with front and rear rests aligned, took me off target. Berger 190gr HT @ CBTO of 2.390, Lapua 6.5-284 necked up to 7mm, VV N165, Federal GM210M & CCI . My fireform loads are going 2765 FPS. In the F-Open division, Norm Harrold of Team McMillan shot great from the start, topping the field to win the F-Open division. After speaking with Mr. Tierney at the 2006 US F-Class Nationals, I decided the .284 Win would be the chambering for the new gun, despite several shooters telling me I would not be able to obtain the desired velocities. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. Bryan Litz won both the Mid-Range and Long-Range 2015 Championships using 215s. Bolt timing, ejection, and feeding is going to be messed up. My first impression was Wow thats a long stock the forearm is significantly longer than on the original Master Class F-Class prone stock. _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.accurateshooter.com']); If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. The stock is a Deep Creek Tracker with 4 forearm and rudder system (the toe of the stock adjusts for angle, allowing better tracking). At the 2009 F-Class Nationals, held at Camp Butner, NC, Ballard shot a 1328-62X to win his second straight National title. On top is a Trijicon Accupower riflescope. This is a 1:9 twist, 1.250 straight contour for 32. I push out to 600 yds and do a ladder test in round-robin format. Henry: I have followed the AccurateShooter Forum since 2008. He is always trying new ideas. Its OK to be frugal, but sometimes cutting corners will cause you more problems and have you chasing your tail. Sign in Powder Load Development - 284. IMPORTANT TIP: After 3 firings I will uniform the primer pockets and anneal the case necks. Henry: I try to keep my charge weights consistent to one kernel of powder. Heres a gorgeous green 6mm Dasher. Low Center of Gravity Tames Torque Then the 180gr bullets are seated using a Redding Competition Seating Die. In C.I.P. With the latest high-BC 7mm bullets, the original .284 Winchester is proving tough competition for its 6.5-284 offspring. Plus, our years of work experience help us to think, analyze, and thereby make progress. 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. Reloading Data .284 Winchester (using Sierra bullets) Metallic Shehane Tracker - Savage Shooters 284 Win on Quickload On top is a Nightforce 42x44mm Competition scope in BAT rings. I only test, keeping a notebook with all the info. I work up from that reduced charge weight in increments of 0.3 grains. The 284 Shehane is amazing, very forgiving and not temperamental. I bought a BAT three lug from Tom Mousel in Montana. 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. Henry: I use a tuner or tuner/brake on every barrel. The Dasher had actually been giving tighter groups under perfect conditions, but seeing the impact is important. Many eye-catching rifles start with a great paint job. Forum member FrankZ explains: This is my favorite rifle and it will become my daughters first centerfire. The .284 Win is currently dominating in F-Open competition. Joel explains: I like to have relatively new brass always ready. 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. How important is practice, and what do you do during a typical practice session? The .284 Shehane shoots inside the 6.5 AND the straight .284, the .300 WSM, and the .300 Win Mag with less recoil. He decided to go with a Brux 1:8.5-twist, 4-groove cut-rifled barrel. Our bathroom has nice concealing in the summer a perfect paint booth. The Oehler consistently gave me readings of 2892 fps to 2902 fps with an SD of 4 fps using once-fired brass. 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 ST-1000L & F are used in IBS, NBRSA and Williamsport 1000yd. Complete game changer! 6.5-284 (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 196 loads. Hard to imagine it still makes weight with a wood stock and a 36 power Leopold. All hydro-formed cases are annealed at no extra charge after the forming process. In 1999, Norma submitted it to CIP. This gave me the right amount of wind to work with. This blue marble-painted beauty features a BAT B action timed by Alex, fitted with Jewell trigger, and Borden trigger guard. In February of 2008, NSSC held its annual winter Palma match. Note the heavy-contour custom barrel with brake. Here are the team members, with Grizzly President Shiraz Balolia top left and coach Trudie Fay in the middle. If there is a down-side to the .284 it would be recoil. My fireform loads are going 2765 FPS. On a bench you do notice the recoil. We offer new reloding data for: .284 Winchester, with bullets: 140 grs / 9,1 gram Nosler E-Tip 150 grs / 9,7 gram Hornady ELD-X 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. Note the block fitted to the tubular fore-end so the rifle rides smooth and steady on the Rodzilla T-Rex joystick front rest. I chose this action based on BAT Machines impeccable reputation. This means I typically shoot 120 to 150 rounds on average between barrel cleanings. 284 Shehane | Long Range Hunting Forum DJs Brass Service now offers custom case hydro-forming to your exact specs. Not enough gain to be worth the trouble, IMO. NOTE: Darrell offers Free Annealing with hydro-forming services, which starts at $60 per 100 cases. That makes the stock stiffer in the vertical plane, reducing the hinging effect forward of the action. 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. If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. Well there IS a better solution you can have your new brass hydro-formed to your exact specifications for a reasonable cost. Fortunately, the Range at Raton saved some of its most challenging conditions for the final match of the championship. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. The turnaround is usually less than five days. Kovan Match Rifles LLC, www.matchrifles.com. I have shot this in 3x600 matches with good results. Cases are full-length resized, but I bump the shoulders only .0005 (one-half thousandth). ), Darrell Jones of DJs Brass Service went far beyond the call of duty, to assist me [with my first] IBS match. Straight 284 win and Shehane | Long Range Hunting Forum He has learned a few special techniques along the way to ensure uniform case-forming. As we commenced load development, Jerry Tierneys .284 Win load data posted on this 6mmBR.com gave us a good starting point. Ballards Purple Haze rifle features superb components, including a BAT MB action, Nightforce 12-42 BR Scope, and a wickedly accurate 32 Broughton barrel. However, by blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. Here's the rifle . To me, the 284/shehane is proven. Why 284 Win dominate, why not 284 Shehane? | Shooters' Forum Do not go for the hottest loads, which just reduces brass life. CLICK IMAGE below for full-screen version. When I do clean, its simple. Let DJ do the work for you! Mike Wilson (3 Time IBS Record Holder; 2013 and 2014 1000-yard IBS Shooter of the Year. Forum member Darrell Jones offers a full range of brass prep, brass forming, and brass restoration (annealing, ultra-sonic cleaning) at very affordable prices. And Darrells turn-around time is typically very fast. Duane decided to have the barrel chambered for my 284 KMR IMP (Improved) wildcat. Thats where the .284 Shehane comes into play. Then we backed the powder charge down until the bolt lift was smooth and the primers were nice and round. Using bullets from Sierra HP, Hornady V-Max, Nosler BT, Sierra HPBT, Swift SP, Hornady SP, Nosler AB, Speer GS-SP, Hornady RN. It has already demonstrated great promise, scoring second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. There is no torquing (gun wobbling) when cycling the bolt. The shooters then exchanged rifles and we repeated the test a couple times.
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