284 Shehane load development - Reloading and tuning - Cortina Precision 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. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. But I was hooked after that match. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; HoustonWe Have a Problem The barrel is a Hawk Hill HV contour finished at 28 inches. With only 11 rounds through the new tube, I shot a 600-yard match on June 22, 2008. For more information, visit DJsBrass.com, or call Darrell at (205) 461-4680. Interestingly, I found that the multiple layers of paint and clearcoat stiffened the stock up quite a bit. I predominantly shoot and adjust my aim based on mirage. Q: People want to know about your load and your loading methods. You Better Believe It, .284 Shehane Winning Wildcat for F-Open Competition, Sunday GunDay: .284 Shehanes for F-Open Competition. Berger 190gr HT @ CBTO of 2.390, Lapua 6.5-284 necked up to 7mm, VV N165, Federal GM210M & CCI . In a match with only two sighters, Ill make a wind call and try to hit the center with my first shot. 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. Here is the wifes quilted Maple 96 Mauser 6.555. This is a 1:9 twist, 1.250 straight contour for 32. 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. Then the 180gr bullets are seated using a Redding Competition Seating Die. })(); To comment on a post, click Post Title or "Comment" Link. I thought we had a load dialed-in, so I was fairly confident going to the North Carolina Long-Range State Championships. Then give Darrell Jones at DJs Brass a call at 205-461-4680. If your barrel or bullets are average, dont expect to perform above average in competition. I wanted to do something different PAINT it. I remember that only few years ago, an F-Open rifle that could shoot sub-one-inch of vertical at 300 yards was considered competitive. 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. Mark throated it very long so the the 180gr and 184gr Bergers would sit where they belong., Tuning the 7mm SAUM and Recoil Reduction 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. Forum member Grimstod posted this nice 6BRX in a scenic setting: Bill Goad at Premier Accuracy crated this fantastic 6BRX. Brux Barrels is not the only company that produces very accurate cut-rifled barrels. Trigger: I recommend and use Jewell triggers. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! And now, with the introduction of Reloder 17, the .284 Win is capable of driving 180gr VLDs at nearly 3000 fps, a speed that once demanded a short magnum (or bigger) case. Have you learned important techniques from other Forum members and other shooters? After trying Federal 210m primers, CCI BR-2 primers, light tension, heavy tension, jamming, jumping, we settled on 56.0+ grains of H4831sc with CCI BR-2 primers. Straight 284 win and Shehane | Long Range Hunting Forum The 7mm RSAUM is another outstanding long-range round. The .284 Shehane shoots inside the 6.5 AND the straight .284, the .300 WSM, and the .300 Win Mag with less recoil. The stock is a Deep Creek Tracker with 4 forearm and rudder system (the toe of the stock adjusts for angle, allowing better tracking). 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. That is almost exactly where I run my 26 7 Saum with 180s and RL 23. The .284 Shehane is a slightly modified wildcat that retains the same 35 shoulder as the parent case. On top is a Nightforce 42x44mm Competition scope in BAT rings. We had three shooters and each rifle was fired simultaneously with no-wind zeros on three separate targets set at 1000 yards. The big bore shooters believe a heavier bullet flies better in unpredictable wind conditions. I usually anneal the brass each winter. The price starts at $60.00 per hundred for standard cases or $75.00/100 for magnum size. Last year (2017) at the SW Nationals I took a VERY casual survey of all the 284 Winchester (and Shehane) shooters I could find and asked them about the pros and cons of doing a Shehane vs. a straight 284 Winchester as I was about to build a 284 of one variety or the other and wanted to get an idea which way I SHOULD go. Q: During the Nationals, at the last minute you switched guns. This rig scored second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. Henry was kind enough to talk about his rifle, his reloading methods, and his strategy for success. Down one mark cut the group in half! For starters, a .300 WSM is certainly capable of winning mid-range matches but it is not ideal. The New 284 Winchester Ron Spomer Outdoors This made the extraction of fired cases very difficult. This rest proves to be versatile in all my shooting Short- and Long-Range Benchrest AND F-Class. Well there IS a better solution you can have your new brass hydro-formed to your exact specifications for a reasonable cost. ), Norm Harrold Won 2018 F-Class Open Division Nationals with .284 Shehane Rifle. I put any variables aside for sighters. He tells us: In my humble opinion, the .284 Shehane is the best balanced long-range round there is bar none. 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 . Do you have a gun youd like to see featured there? The K&M arbor with seating force gauge shows the need to do this. The DDR-2 has a heavier horizontal line, with a center dot. Tuning Loads for the .284 Win Improved Cartridges I dont primarily shoot for groups. The Dasher had actually been giving tighter groups under perfect conditions, but seeing the impact is important. Using 24-inch pressure barrels, maximum velocities for the .284 Win. SurpriseVelocities Rise, So Load Must Be Tweaked 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. Rifle Report by Jason Cohen .223 Rem Not A Competitive Option 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. Once I get something that works well at 600 yards I go back in work around that by 0.1 grains. Do you shoot a popular wildcat (such as the 6 BRA), but hate the hassle of fire-forming all your own cartridge brass? I loaded 44 rounds using 55.0 grains of H4831sc. YMMV, but this is what Ive observed. [Editor: The equipment lists at major F-TR matches will confirm Kovans conclusion here. I am thankful for Robert Ross providing the only match location that I can shoot regularly. In moderate conditions, the 6mm Dasher is unbeatable. 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. Its not pretty but it tracks like a Heavy Gun stock. For F-TR you can shoot either the .223 Rem or .308 Win, but you have many load options. I initially had the standard rear stock until Tommy Shurley and Mike Hearn came out with an adjustable rear plate. Ease of Load Tuning Henry: I had 20/10 vision when I was young, but am down to only 20/20. Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? I asked people that shot both the Shehane and the straight 284 about the pros and cons. What methods are you using to ensure consistent bullet release? Sign In. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-6323545-2']); 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. At those distances the 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges rule. (For short-range benchrest, I was shooting a Bob Scoville carbon stock and Terry Leonard laminate). The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with 30-32 barrels using H4831sc, Vihtavuori N560, or Alliant Reloder 16. The .284 is the parent cartridge for the 6.5-284 Norma as well as the .450 Bushmaster and .475 Wildey Magnum. My rifle is chambered in .284 Shehane. The Oehler consistently gave me readings of 2892 fps to 2902 fps with an SD of 4 fps using once-fired brass. If you put a bullet into a clean case, it will be jerky when seating the bullet. Thats way too hot. Then use the tuner and tune the barrel to the load. He is also doing a ton of fire-forming for the 100/200 benchrest crowd, hydro-forming 220 Russian into 6 PPC. Its amazing what you can learn from a rifle that is as sensitive as this one., This impressive rifle features an antique 1917 Enfield action chambered for the .338 Win Magnum cartridge. This handsome rifle, which belongs to Forum member J.J.Coe, represents the state-of-the-art for 100/200-yard benchrest rifles. Norm Harrold (above) won the 2018 USA F-Class Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. Speaking of the stock, there was only one choice, a Purple Haze laminated F-class model from Precision Rifle & Tool. The 6.5X47 Lapua necked down to 6mm is also a great option for mid range matches. Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. Some of my cases have been fired at least 10 times with primer pockets reasonably firm. This gray and blue beauty belongs to Forum member Farmer Dave. In F-TR competition, the choice is clear a .308 Win throated for Berger 185gr BTLRs and 200gr Hybrids will win in mid-range AND long-range comps. Accurate Cartridges The .284 Shehane, an Improved .284 Win Q: First, do you have any advice for older shooters getting started in their golden years? I didnt have a good paintwork place so I had to improvise. New brass gave slightly slower velocity but better numbers: ES of 7 to 9 fps, and SD of 2 to 3 fps. I went to some VHA jamborees also. The action is from the first rifle I purchased with my own money 21 years ago (700VSS). The rifle now sports a 24 Brux barrel chambered in 6mm Creedmoor, with aftermarket PT&G Bolt and DBM metal. Amazing..!! The recoil difference between the 6.5-284 and the .284 is about the same as the difference between a 6x250AI and a 6.5-284. 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. Ya, I figured why not I had some old barrels laying around so I just chopped 2 off the back and 1 off the front and chambered it up as a Shehane. The 6.5 and 300 stayed consistently within an inch of each other. I had committed a big reloading No-No. Share the post "Henrys Hammer State-of-the-Art .284 Shehane for 1K BR". At the end he holds the Oehler Chrono up to the camera so you can view the readout yourself. DJs Brass can process everything from .17 Fireball all the way up to the big magnum cases. For whatever reason, between 100 to 300 rounds, as the barrel gets broken-in, the velocity climbs significantly.. Andy told me if I loaded back to the previous velocity, in his experience, it would stay there. In fact, Henry was eager to share everything he knows, so that other guys can fast-track their learning process. Reloading Depot . I read the article on 6mmBR.com about Jerry Tierneys .284 Winchester and the cogs began to turn. That all paid off when Henry won the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals this summer, finishing as the Two-Gun Overall National Champion. My fireform loads are going 2765 FPS. Eventually, at the end of my last string, the gun blew a few primers. How does this improve rifle performance and how do you set the tune? Shooter's Reference Load Data for .284 Winchester .284 Winchester - Manufacturer Loading Data Pistol Rifle Cowboy Bullet Type Primer Case Trim Length C.O.L . 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 . The .284 Win gives better barrel life with only giving up a few inches to the 7mmRSAUM. I shot a 200-7X with no elevation change on my last string. The .284 Shehane Accurate and Forgiving Wildcat I copied and analyzed many articles, especially on the .284 and the Dashers. 284 Shehane - donuts - Reloading and tuning - Cortina Precision Forum 01263 739923 Phone lines open till 10pm, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year - Shop Open From Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm Here's the rifle . I spend the first part of my 3-minute prep period making sure my front rest and rear bag are in-line. I recently shot my first 600-yard benchrest match. How important is practice, and what do you do during a typical practice session? If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. As falconpilot says work up to these loads and enjoy falconpilot Silver $$ Contributor Aug 29, 2009 #7 You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. The Berger 215gr Hybrids have been used to win many competitions including recently the 2015 F-Class Nationals. Birchwood Casey Shoot-N-C 17.25" Sight-in Target - 5 Targets Kovan Match Rifles LLC, www.matchrifles.com. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. Tommy made my other stocks as well. .284 Win. for 1000 yard Benchrest? .284 Shehane, anyone? - The Firing Line Forums Here are the team members, with Grizzly President Shiraz Balolia top left and coach Trudie Fay in the middle. In a hurry, dont have time? This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. Plus, our years of work experience help us to think, analyze, and thereby make progress. After researching the winning competitors, rifles, and rounds I ordered a Panda action with Krieger barrel in 6mm Dasher from Kelbys. Among BAT Machine Co.actions, I like BAT models M, MB, and 3LL best. Note the 5-wide fore-end which is not legal for F-Class. The most common problem is wait-time custom die orders can take months to be completed. 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 s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); In the F-Open division, Norm Harrold of Team McMillan shot great from the start, topping the field to win the F-Open division. 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.. 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. The barrel was near-new; this was the first time I had used it this year. All these components have been a successful combination that has worked flawlessly[.]. This article features the impressive .284 Shehane Light Gun used by Henry Pasquet to capture the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals. Three-Minute Prep Period It was one week before the match and I had a rifle and no rounds. I usually start to consider tossing the brass around 15 firings. The action area of this stock has been beefed up to house the large BAT MB action. From this point we worked up in half-grain increments until pressure signs developed at 2950 fps. Bryan Litz won both the Mid-Range and Long-Range 2015 Championships using 215s. Here he is with parents Karen and Ken Klemm. It is chambered (no surprise) for the 6 PPC cartridge, which dominates the short-range game. Darrell says: Simply send me the brass you need or have it dropped-shipped to me along with a fired case that has not been sized. With the price of premium brass topping $1.00 per case for popular match cartridges, it makes sense to consider annealing your brass to extend its useful life. Recently had Darrell Jones of DJs Brass Service hydro-form 6 BRX brass for me. Once I get something that works well at 600 yards I go back in work around that by 0.1 grains. This is a very popular option for F-Open Shooters. I have used the same brass for years. (function() { Precision Rifle & Tools F-Class stock fit this bill to perfection. Andy informed me that this had happened to him with several rifles. This stunning .284 Shehane rifle was constructed as a raffle prize to benefit Team USA members preparing for the F-Class World Championship. Hard to imagine it still makes weight with a wood stock and a 36 power Leopold. 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.. This article will focus on proven choices, currently used by the top F-Class shooters in the world. It has already demonstrated great promise, scoring second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. From ultrasonic cleaning to custom annealing for specific wildcat cartridges. 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. You may not reproduce original text or photos without advanced permission in writing. The rear bag is a Edgewood EDGEbag Gator. Cost Comparison: .284 Win vs. 6.5-284 })(); To comment on a post, click Post Title or "Comment" Link. My face rests on the stock and my shoulder is placed firmly into the buttplate. The full stock depth continues farther forward that on some other low profile designs. So I had the idea of painting the stock because there are so many wood stocks with clear coat these days. Us old guys need all the help we can get. This insures the gun returns to the same spot after recoil. The .284 Shehane Accurate and Forgiving Wildcat One of the most popular features of our Shooters Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy thread. 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. Q: What you do enjoy most about long-range benchrest shooting? ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? The .284 Winchester Cartridge: Still A Long-Range Champ Vihtavuori has added new loads to the available reloading data, and this time we're also offering data for the .284 Winchester! That enhancement makes a BIG difference. A lot of novice (or hard-headed) shooters make the mistake to push their cartridges to the max, and disregard more accurate loads at lower velocity. Barrel: Duane made another good choice here. 2910. The final component on this rifle is a 12-4256 Nightforce BR with DD-1 reticle set in Leupold Quick Release rings. You can see your scopes crosshairs stay on the target the whole time and push the rifle back for the next shot. I'd think throated properly and with the right powder, RL26 maybe, you'd be able to reach 2700 or more with just a straight 284. It offers great barrel life, it is super-easy to tune and its recoil is very manageable. 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. Stick to it. In this sport, you can excel even in your 60s, 70s and beyond. For more info, contact Bill Shehane at (704) 824-7511, or visit his website, www.ScopeUsOut.com. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. Load development for me starts with each new barrel. 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. The .284 Shehane has won in Benchrest as well as F-Class competition. You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. balk at spending x amount of $$$ on a given piece of reloading gear that can provide tangible results, while easily spending several times that on the . Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. Seeing is believing! It resembles a 6BR on steroids and it is almost as easy to tune. At the 2009 F-Class Nationals, held at Camp Butner, NC, Ballard shot a 1328-62X to win his second straight National title. The rear bag also has the new 3M material on contact surfaces (photo at right). My old straight .284 load at 2890 fps had ES spread in single digits for 10 shots. 1000-yard shooting keeps us all humble, but we still keep trying to see how good we can do. Powder charges are dispensed and weighed with an RCBS ChargeMaster Electronic Dispenser, which is regularly calibrated with check-weights to assure accuracy. I contacted Darrell to hydraulically form 6mm Dasher from Lapua 6mm BR brass. The US F-Open team has been experimenting with the 7mm RSAUM. Go to page. guidelines the .284 Winchester case can handle up to 440 MPa (63,816 psi) piezo pressure. My match load clocks at 2935 fps with single-digit ES. You Better Believe It". We knew we wanted a Broughton 5C, but what twist rate? I also liked the fact that the MB (medium long front) action offered an extended front end. Do you think some guys clean too often or too aggressively? Straight .284 or Shehane you cannot go wrong. I agree with your fireforming load. He loaded Sierra 100gr Pro-Hunter bullets, and took this nice Roe Buck at 240 yards through a gap in the foliage. Editors NOTE: These numbers are 10 years old. The best bullets for it by far (in my opinion), are the Berger 180 Hybrids. Emil Kovan is one of the top F-Class shooters in the world. Fireforming the 284 Shehane (works for other wildcat cartridges [This] caliber has awesome accuracy. Q: Henry, you can shoot long-distance on your own property in Missouri. On Saturday my .284 was absolutely hammering, but Sunday I started noticing a hard bolt lift. That way your fouler shots do double-duty and you get your brass fire-formed without putting extra rounds through your expensive barrel. Darrell tells us: At DJs Brass, we can handle all your brass refurbishing needs. Darrell normally offers a 10-day turn-around. The front rest is a SEB Max (see above). Note: With this fouler fire-forming routine, you should ALWAYS do the fire-forming with the SAME POWDER you load for your match ammo.
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