How did you get so good so fast? About his two guns he posted: All I need is a can of bear spray. The .284 Shehane Accurate and Forgiving Wildcat ), Darrell Jones of DJs Brass Service went far beyond the call of duty, to assist me [with my first] IBS match. I wanted to do something different PAINT it. The .284 has a much larger capacity vs a 7mm-08/7CM/7SAW, you will have that extra gas to deal with, for proper cycling of your action. The price for a 'Big Dawg' in Rutland laminate is $545. Annealing plus ultrasonic cleaning starts at $35 per 100 cases ($45 for magnum cases). (function() { 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. 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. BTW, I stuck with the original. Share the post ".284 Shehane Winning Wildcat for F-Open Competition". Art Cocchia advised getting a load with a good known accuracy node with minimum extreme spread, which controls vertical. To travel down to New Mexico and win at Raton was very satisfying as I had to come from behind. Ian told us: This Championship was especially difficult as a particularly strong challenger [and new 1000-yard record-holder] Mike Plunkett had earned an early lead and I would have to make up 6 points in the final day to win. Best powders for the 7mm RSAUM are: H4350, H4831SC, and VV N160. 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. Cleaning Procedures Share the post "Sunday GunDay: We the People .284 Shehane F-Open Rifle". For shooters who are not sold on the .284 Winchester, I give you a real-world ballistics shoot-off. 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 . Many records have been shot with both button-rifled, and cut-rifled barrels. I also sought barrel life that would be far superior to that of a 7mm WSM or 6.5-284. In this match I found the first weakness in my beloved .284. It also has become one of the best for varmint and long range big game shooting too. I work up from that reduced charge weight in increments of 0.3 grains. Processing Fired Cases: My fired cases are tumbled in walnut shell media, then cleaned off. Would love to read more about the Shehane, as apparently Sabatti has three factory rifles (Evo, TLD and STR Sport) to offer in this cartridge: https://www.sabatti.it/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Catalogo2020En.pdf. _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.accurateshooter.com']); [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. Load Data. The Lawn Ranger I prefer these because because of their size (large bedding footprint) smoothness, timing, options available, and last but not least visual appearance. I felt the same result could be had with a Light Gun. Joel currently works as the Supplier Quality Process Engineer for MMI-TruTec, a company that offers barrel surface coatings that can further extend your barrel life. I use Hodgdon H4831sc powder, CCI BR2 primers, and pointed 180gr Bergers.. This insures the gun returns to the same spot after recoil. The lovely Maple stock was hand-carved by Forum member Spitfire_ER. Norm Harrold (above) won the 2018 USA F-Class Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. Stick to it. I do not weigh brass, bullets, or primers. The rifle was smithed by Dave Bruno., Share the post "Sunday Gunday: Pride & Joy Guns of Summer from Our Forum". Explore. Now, we are pursuing sub-one-inch vertical at 600 yards! 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. He is a great shooter and a great gun-builder as well. You may not reproduce original text or photos without advanced permission in writing. He posted: Went to local paint shops, some cost a two-month work income, some said guns were a no-no. Here he is with parents Karen and Ken Klemm. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. 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. I have a few barrels chambered in 284 Shehane. In features a super-low profile carbon composite stock. I screw on the new barrel, fire 25 rounds of whatever I have left over and then clean it. Thanks Cody! This article covers only the (currently) most popular cartridge/bullet combos for F-Class (F-Open and F-TR). To quote Danny Biggs (a two times FTR National Champion) The 185 BTLR is the best bullet for .308 Win ever made. If I feel there is a constant condition, I will click for the wind. The Oehler consistently gave me readings of 2892 fps to 2902 fps with an SD of 4 fps using once-fired brass. recoil reduction system (hydraulic-damped buttpad), Bix N Andy trigger, and Nightforce Competition scope. Neck-turning is an additional $0.60 (sixty cents) per case (or $0.75 for magnums) plus actual return shipping. Share the post "Hydro-Forming, Annealing, Neck-Turning by DJs Brass". What are the best components for an F-Open class rifle, and why? Thats a question that I get asked all the time and will try to answer in this article. It was all about bolt lift. I also liked the fact that the MB (medium long front) action offered an extended front end. The rifle is fitted with a red dot sight, ammo caddies, Ranger Point M-LOK handguard, and a modernized modular buttstock. Darrell tells us: At DJs Brass, we can handle all your brass refurbishing needs. On paper the 90gr VLD will shoot inside most .308 Win loads even at a 1000 yards. However, to truly compare the cost of shooting the two calibers you must figure in barrel life. But in reality, on average, the .223 Rem, regardless of what powder/bullet combo is used, cannot compete with the .308 Win. Its not pretty but it tracks like a Heavy Gun stock. I figured if I get it up to 2935-2950 fps that will be a point or two saved in a several day match. Using a tuner is easier than messing around changing loads and tweaking seating depths. 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. Amazing..!! This stock features a fully-adjustable buttplate plus a removable cheek-piece with thumb-wheel adjustment. 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. That would most definitely take a very stout charge in a magnum. Go. NEW for 2019! Here are some of our favorite Pride and Joy rifles recently showcased in our Forum. You can see your scopes crosshairs stay on the target the whole time and push the rifle back for the next shot. I use the Omega powder trickler with a Sartorius GD-503 lab-grade balance to achieve that. Big Mistake! 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. I read the article on 6mmBR.com about Jerry Tierneys .284 Winchester and the cogs began to turn. 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. In a match with only two sighters, Ill make a wind call and try to hit the center with my first shot. Forum member Darrell Jones offers a full range of brass prep, brass forming, and brass restoration (annealing, ultra-sonic cleaning) at very affordable prices. Trigger: I recommend and use Jewell triggers. I will occasionally mess with the tuner and tighten things up if possible. Hard to imagine it still makes weight with a wood stock and a 36 power Leopold. I use Redding bushing dies, apply Imperial sizing wax, resize, wipe off wax, clean and uniform the primers pockets using the RCBS Trim Mate Case prep center, then apply Imperial dry neck lube with a bore mop. By blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. Once I get something that works well at 600 yards I go back in work around that by 0.1 grains. Here's the rifle . I've chronicled its development on social media, as well as in prior posts focusing on my decision making process. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; At IBS matches I studied other shooters equipment and techniques. It is chambered (no surprise) for the 6 PPC cartridge, which dominates the short-range game. Some of my cases have been fired at least 10 times with primer pockets reasonably firm. Team Lapua-Brux-Borden captured the F-Open Mid-Range Championship with a strong performance. Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. Ians father, Ken Klemm, finished third among High Masters, and also nailed the highest score among ALL shooters in the 1000-Yard F-TR team match. At least with regard to brass the situation should improve this year: https://www.lapua.com/new-lapua-brass-cartridge-cases-for-2021/. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. The .284 Shehane has won in Benchrest as well as F-Class competition. Henry: I can shoot 1000 yards on my farm. Bolt timing, ejection, and feeding is going to be messed up. Sign in Powder Load Development - 284. It is a no-brainer for long range F-Class or Prone or 1000-yard Benchrest., Scotlands Grant Taylor. My 284 Shehane is my favourite rifle, built as a mountain rifle for hunting further and deeper into the Alpine in the search of elusive Sambar deer, it has achieved its performance goals and then some. Think how much range time (and barrel life) that saved me. Turns out this was my fault. Heres another handsome .284 Shehane F-Open rifle. 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. Use your fouler shots to fire-form new cases. Note the 5-wide fore-end which is not legal for F-Class. Then give Darrell Jones at DJs Brass a call at 205-461-4680. 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. 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. Load development for me starts with each new barrel. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. I usually start to consider tossing the brass around 15 firings. _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.accurateshooter.com']); 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. (Thats with a reasonably fast barrel. The 284 KMR IMP seems to have two nodes, one around 2820 fps and other at 2940 fps. 7mm (.284) remains the caliber to beat in F-Class Open Division (though some shooters have had success with .30-Cal short magnums.) This was sent that to Bryan Blake at Blake Machine. There are hundreds of cartridge types capable of winning in F-Open. Then use the tuner and tune the barrel to the load. He tells us: In my humble opinion, the .284 Shehane is the best balanced long-range round there is bar none. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane. Uniform velocity gives me more consistent vertical point of impact. I have a concrete bench using a slab from a yard furniture place on concrete blocks. Round. A dummy round was sent to Pacific Tool and Gauge to have a reamer ground to our specs. Sort By: Items Per Page: Item Total: (21) 0 - 21 7mm (.284) Neck Sizer Die With Zip Spindle 005-046044 | Hornady $33.45 In Stock 284 Winchester (.284) Match Grade Die Set 005-544303 | Hornady $104.99 In Stock But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. Q: What kind of precision are you looking for in your reloads? The variable power and unobstructed DD-1 reticle of the NF were deciding factors. Reloading Depot . Darrell is a hydro-forming wizard who has perfected the process over the last couple of years. There is no 130-grain bullet listed for the .280 Rem., but maximums for 140-, 150-, and 160-grain bullets are 2,983, 2,822, and 2,773 fps. Typical load for a Shehane is around 57.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831 SC.". Bryan did all the stock work and fitted the action, rails, and RAD recoil pad. The same has proven true of my .284 Winchestervertical improves once 50 rounds are through the bore. Dies for an Improved .284 Win Cartridge I have shot this in 3x600 matches with good results. I offer that die-making service in addition to barrel chambering. 1 of 2 . 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. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); The sport of F-Class is rapidly growing, and the equipment used is improving constantly. JC Steel Gunny Sergeant . Lesson learned: use an expander when necking-up the brass! Big accuracy windows allow loads to perform well in different conditions and geographical locations. Second I visited his shop during the SWN in February and liked what I observed and how he approached things. That is pretty good speed from a 26" with H4350. The .284 Light Gun needed a muzzle brake and tuner. My load came back together with 54.5 grains of H4831sc. The 6.5-284 Norma originated as a wildcat cartridge based on the .284 Winchester cartridge necked down to 6.5 mm. It has already demonstrated great promise, scoring second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. This rifle project began several years ago. These upgrades make it a thoroughly-modern Henry lever gun for the 21st Century. The stock was finished in gloss black per the customers request. The full stock depth continues farther forward that on some other low profile designs. Whats the water volume of the case? Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fireforming loads. I am an average 1000-yard shooter, but I do work hard getting the most out of my rifles. This gun has more than exceeded my expectations, winning matches and setting a new 1000-yard, single-target F-Class National Record (200-13X). Great information and write up Cody. He has learned a few special techniques along the way to ensure uniform case-forming. 1000-yard shooting keeps us all humble, but we still keep trying to see how good we can do. This gave me the right amount of wind to work with. But the key fact is the extended barrel life of the .284 Win overcomes the increased bullet cost. The big bore shooters believe a heavier bullet flies better in unpredictable wind conditions. I shot a 200-7X with no elevation change on my last string. The 284 KMR IMP allows you to almost match magnum cartridge velocity in a standard-bolt-face action. That is almost exactly where I run my 26 7 Saum with 180s and RL 23. Forum member JHN did this job himself. I then push one wet patch of Eliminator through the bore and leave it. Share the post "Hail the Champions: 2018 F-Class Nationals at Raton, NM", By Emil Kovan With only 11 rounds through the new tube, I shot a 600-yard match on June 22, 2008. Lapua makes great brass for it (no surprise there) and Berger makes great bullets: 130gr VLD, 140gr VLD, 140gr Hybrids. I was working in the shop, wife walked through and said You are building that for me arent you? Well Yes, dear I said of course so I Lost my rifle., Forum member 1shot is proud of this new F-Classer: Just got my first F-Open rifle finished chambered in .284 Shehane. On a bench you do notice the recoil. Long-Range Only F-Open Cartridge To start this project, I contacted Ray Bowman of Precision Rifle & Tool, PrecisionRifleSales.com. Register for the Forum and you can add your favorite gun to the list. I would stay away from the .223 Remington. In the F-Open division, Norm Harrold of Team McMillan shot great from the start, topping the field to win the F-Open division. 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. In C.I.P. We also remove the carbon build-up in muzzle brakes. If you were loading in a short action, maybe the 162 grain bullets would be the ones to go for. My target seating force on the K&M dial is 20-23 units for Dashers and 35-40 units for the .284 Shehane. Note: With this fouler fire-forming routine, you should ALWAYS do the fire-forming with the SAME POWDER you load for your match ammo. My load for all barrels is 52g 2209 with 180vlds. The 2018 F-Class Nationals recently concluded at Raton, NM. Using 24-inch pressure barrels, maximum velocities for the .284 Win. Norms F-Open rig features a McMillan Kestros ZR stock and Bartlein barrel chambered for the .284 Shehane, which has a bit more case capacity than a standard .284 Winchester. This means I typically shoot 120 to 150 rounds on average between barrel cleanings. All these components have been a successful combination that has worked flawlessly[.]. Dealer Locator. I start 0.6 grains lower than my last charge that worked. What is your barrel cleaning procedure? DJs Brass Offers Specialized Custom Services Henry: I do not consider myself another Carlos Hathcock or some master marksman. Its OK to be frugal, but sometimes cutting corners will cause you more problems and have you chasing your tail. Had 1000 pieces to fireform and didnt want to do all that on a brand new barrel. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. He also won the North Carolina F-Class Championship with the gun, and then captured the 2008 F-Open National Championship, followed by a second F-Open title in 2009. This does make a difference at 1000 yards. regulated countries every rifle cartridge combo has to be proofed at 125% of this maximum C.I.P. He can handle all the difficult brass forming/brass restoration chores efficiently and affordably. No bad reports about the new lots and the new box I have fireformed seem just as tight. After sizing, the case mouths are cleaned with a spinning bronze brush. This has proven to be a valuable tool in my load development. Its throated for the 180gr Bergers. 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. Its low recoil along with its super grouping ability and good ballistics make it my number one choice for Mid-Range. After he cleans his barrel, Joel knows it takes two or three shots to foul in the bore before accuracy returns. Another great service DJs Brass provides is precision neck-turning. PLEASE CHECK YOUR BOLT DIAMETER BEFORE ORDERING. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. 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. 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. Hydro-forming by Darrell costs $0.60 (sixty cents) per case with a minimum order of $60. For accurate dispensing, put very little powder into the Omega so you can drop one kernel at a time. Here are the team members, with Grizzly President Shiraz Balolia top left and coach Trudie Fay in the middle. This optic is ultra clear, reasonably lightweight (28 oz. Kovan Match Rifles LLC, www.matchrifles.com. Precision Rifle & Tools F-Class stock fit this bill to perfection. 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. with 130-, 140-, 150-, and 160-grain bullets are 3,130, 3,079, 2,968, and 2,864 fps respectively. I chose this action based on BAT Machines impeccable reputation. I would not go any hotter in the interest of case life. For F-TR you can shoot either the .223 Rem or .308 Win, but you have many load options. If youre looking for the recipe for success, get a good action plus a top-tier barrel and great glass. At those distances the 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges rule. Ultrasonic Cleaning, Check Necks, and Annealing ($35.00/100 normal or $45.00/100 magnum) Record Fire He loaded Sierra 100gr Pro-Hunter bullets, and took this nice Roe Buck at 240 yards through a gap in the foliage. I usually start to consider tossing the brass around 15 firings. I used a Fulghum (Randolph Machine) front rest with an Edgewood bag made with the low-friction 3M material. Go to page. As much as I like the .284 Win, for long-range competitions I like the .300 WSM even more. And Darrells turn-around time is typically very fast. I remembered this as I was preparing to shoot the first relay Sunday morning. In second place was Team McMillan with 1553-53X: Paul Phillips, Derek Rodgers, Jeff Rorer, Brad Sauve, John Droelle (Captain), Ray Gross (Coach). Low Center of Gravity Tames Torque Let DJ do the work for you! Mike Wilson (3 Time IBS Record Holder; 2013 and 2014 1000-yard IBS Shooter of the Year. Dale also threaded the barrel for a Woolum Accuracy tuner. After hydro-forming your brass, Darrell can also neck-up or neck-down the cases to meet your needs. I was able to easily get 3200 fps with 105 hybrids and H4350. ), Norm Harrold Won 2018 F-Class Open Division Nationals with .284 Shehane Rifle. Forum Member JimmyMac posted: Picked up my new 6 PPC today. I had committed a big reloading No-No. The .284 Shehane Accurate and Forgiving Wildcat 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. I will travel to the F-Class Nationals in Raton as well. Straight .284 or Shehane you cannot go wrong. Fortunately, the Range at Raton saved some of its most challenging conditions for the final match of the championship. 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. 1; 2; Next. The 22 BR and 22 Dasher are capable of outstanding accuracy with a large variety of bullets and powders. Luckily, however, it was still shooting very well. Is there a big difference in tracking and/or stability? I dont primarily shoot for groups. I think thats why Ive been able to build loads that consistently deliver single-digit Extreme Spreads with ultra-low SDs. Ease of Load Tuning Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. I run a 184gr Berger at about 2850 FPS and get great brass life in my other rifles. According to the official C.I.P. When searching for custom dies, it almost seems like that the odds are stacked against us. With the latest high-BC 7mm bullets, the original .284 Winchester is proving tough competition for its 6.5-284 offspring. Get some good equipment and eliminate having issues that can be caused by budget builds. This prize rifle features all top-of-the-line components: Borden BRMXD Action, Cerus multi-laminate stock with forearm extension, R.A.D. We can expand your necks from .22 caliber to .30 caliber and anneal shoulders for consistent bump-back. In moderate conditions, the 6mm Dasher is unbeatable. The case issues seem to be with previously softer batches of cases. I initially had the standard rear stock until Tommy Shurley and Mike Hearn came out with an adjustable rear plate. I use Lapua brass (6.5-284 necked-up), CCI BR-2 primers, Hodgdon H4350 powder, and Berger 184gr bullets. I feel that the best option (if available) for shooters interested in wildcat chambers is to have their gunsmiths make the dies. Here are the initial powder tests for the Shehane. (Eric Bostrom developed an almost identical unit at the same time. Below is a video by Editor F-Class John, showing the features of the Kestros ZR stock. This step was performed on the cases for the next match and it corrected the problem, as I lost no points to elevation. Note also the tuner on the barrel. I've not shot any of these but there's plenty of info out there. 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. I thought we had a load dialed-in, so I was fairly confident going to the North Carolina Long-Range State Championships. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. I put any variables aside for sighters. All this data was duplicated on several occasions. 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 My action of choice was a beefy 1.55-diameter, round BAT MB, Left Bolt, Right Port. Just call Darrell and hell make something work for you. This scope is a Vortex 15-60x52mm Golden Eagle riding in Burris Signature Zee rings. I would also encourage other older shooters not to quit. My match load clocks at 2935 fps with single-digit ES. Finally all the cases are run through a Redding Type S FL sizing die with .312 neck bushing. Forum member FrankZ explains: This is my favorite rifle and it will become my daughters first centerfire. var _gaq = _gaq || []; Case Prep: I start with Lapua 6.5284 brass necked up to .284 with an expander mandrel. Jason Jumped to Open Class after Starting with F-TR Do not go for the hottest loads, which just reduces brass life. F-Class Mid-Range matches usually are usually shot at 300, 500, or 600 yards or all three. He tells us: I found this piece of wood as a return at a lumber yard about 7-8 years ago. Now that Lapua and Peterson has released 284 Winchester brass, this could alleviate the need to neck up 6.5 brass. 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. The 284 Shehane is a moderately blown out 284, with 3% extra capacity over the parent case. It is a no-brainer for long range F-Class or Prone or 1000-yard Benchrest., If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. Complete game changer! Youve proved them wrong. Sent the pad to Gary Eliseo and he sent it back with the butt plate machined to fit. I contacted Darrell to hydraulically form 6mm Dasher from Lapua 6mm BR brass. Vihtavuori has added new loads to the available reloading data, and this time we're also offering data for the .284 Winchester! Henry: I try to keep my charge weights consistent to one kernel of powder. var _gaq = _gaq || []; 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. Joel explains: I like to have relatively new brass always ready. This article features the impressive .284 Shehane Light Gun used by Henry Pasquet to capture the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals. Birchwood Casey Shoot-N-C 17.25" Sight-in Target - 5 Targets Support Our SPONSORS Competitive Edge 5 x 2.5 'Big Bottom' We loaded 53.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831sc and shot one round, cleaned, shot three rounds, cleaned, then shot 10 rounds and cleaned. This is one sport where you can be a champion in later life., Click on Rifle Photos to View Full-screen Versions. If you look at the F-Class and Long Range benchrest equipment lists, you will see that cut-rifled barrels are currently dominating. This red rig features a Borden B action (Jewell trigger) fitted with a Lederer 1:14-twist barrel with a Loker tuner. I use Lapua brass (6.5-284 necked-up), CCI BR-2 primers, Hodgdon H4350 powder, and Berger 184gr bullets. 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 . Bill Shehane developed a wildcat (.284 Shehane) different shoulder angle (a little more case capacity). Share the post "Sunday GunDay: Back-to-Back Championship Winning .284 Win". 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. Always be ready to learn something new. Every long-range shooter can benefit from some of tips revealed here. I actually shot the hydro-formed brass in a match [without further fire-forming]. I use a bore guide when anything goes down the barrel. Mark throated it very long so the the 180gr and 184gr Bergers would sit where they belong., Tuning the 7mm SAUM and Recoil Reduction
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