Henry: I use a tuner or tuner/brake on every barrel. 14ozs. So I had the idea of painting the stock because there are so many wood stocks with clear coat these days. This design versatility is one reason I recommend Master Class stocks. Create False Shoulder for Fire-Forming (Call for Price). The shooters then exchanged rifles and we repeated the test a couple times. You may not reproduce original text or photos without advanced permission in writing. Q: You are in your 70s now and have only been shooting competitively for a few years. Kovan Match Rifles LLC, www.matchrifles.com. Share the post "Sunday GunDay: Back-to-Back Championship Winning .284 Win". The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. You can make enormous progress in a few seasons. Youve proved them wrong. I push out to 600 yds and do a ladder test in round-robin format. Record Fire The 6.5X47 Lapua necked down to 6mm is also a great option for mid range matches. Anneal Case Necks Only ($20.00/100 normal or $25.00/100 magnum) We have 6mm-284 Winchester dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. Always be ready to learn something new. Forum member JHN did this job himself. At this point I began working with different primers, neck tension and seating depth. Lapua makes great brass for it (no surprise there) and Berger makes great bullets: 130gr VLD, 140gr VLD, 140gr Hybrids. The 2018 F-Class Nationals recently concluded at Raton, NM. Our bathroom has nice concealing in the summer a perfect paint booth. 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. Home. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. The stock was finished in gloss black per the customers request. However, the challenge in shooting this rifle was recoil management. I shoot primarily local and regional matches Colorado, Wyoming, and possibly Nebraska this summer. Its similar to a Tooley MBR with a few modifications. This is one sport where you can be a champion in later life., Click on Rifle Photos to View Full-screen Versions. We can turn your case-necks and trim the brass to your specs. Big accuracy windows allow loads to perform well in different conditions and geographical locations. To my surprise 57.0 grains of H4831 was now shooting 2975 fps! 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. At the end he holds the Oehler Chrono up to the camera so you can view the readout yourself. Powder Load Development - 284 Win vs Vihtavuori N165 - YouTube 0:00 / 15:59 Sign in to confirm your age This video may be inappropriate for some users. I have a few barrels chambered in 284 Shehane. Heres my advice: These upgrades make it a thoroughly-modern Henry lever gun for the 21st Century. The price for a 'Big Dawg' in Rutland laminate is $545. A 284 Shehane at 2900f.p.s. Ray keeps Jewell triggers in stock so the only piece left to acquire was the scope. If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. 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. This Rod Guide will fit any action with a bolt diameter between .682" and .690". Yes old dogs can learn new tricks. Typical load for a Shehane is around 57.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831 SC. By blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. I have shot both, and prefer cut-rifled barrels. My bullets were so consistent that I did not sort by bearing surface. I use Widden dies. Others will tell you that the rifle must be on to win. I dont primarily shoot for groups. Ultrasonic Cleaning, Check Necks, and Annealing ($35.00/100 normal or $45.00/100 magnum) OK, if we now net the barrel cost savings (-$.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. Q: Some people say the .284 Shehane is not as accurate as the straight .284 Winchester. I use about four patches of Carb-Out, let it sit a few minutes, then use one stroke of a nylon brush followed by Patch-Out until the barrel is clean. I put any variables aside for sighters. We ran about .002 neck tension with the 180s seated just touching the lands. One of the most popular features of our Shooters Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy thread. Ballards Purple Haze rifle features superb components, including a BAT MB action, Nightforce 12-42 BR Scope, and a wickedly accurate 32 Broughton barrel. The gun gets transported in a Pelican Hard case when I travel. He is always trying new ideas. That way your fouler shots do double-duty and you get your brass fire-formed without putting extra rounds through your expensive barrel. There are hundreds of cartridge types capable of winning in F-Open. Here's the rifle . IMPORTANT: Contact Darrell for shipping instructions BEFORE sending brass for processing. This procedure is recommended by Joel Kendrick, the 2004 IBS 600-yard Shooter of the Year. This eye-catching F-Open rifle was crafted by Blake Barrel and Rifle in Arizona. The Lawn Ranger If it makes sense, try it. To start this project, I contacted Ray Bowman of Precision Rifle & Tool, PrecisionRifleSales.com. I prefer these because because of their size (large bedding footprint) smoothness, timing, options available, and last but not least visual appearance. Housed in a polished, stainless BAT trigger guard is a Jewel trigger set at 5 ounces. The Vortex Golden Eagle HD scope showed the mirage I needed in order to make timely wind-hold decisions.. My load for all barrels is 52g 2209 with 180vlds. I shot a 200-7X with no elevation change on my last string. These loads were shot by Brian Pearce of Wolfe Publishing Co.; Gun: Match Grade Machine Barrel; Barrel Length: 26 inches; Case: Winchester; Primer: Remington 9 1/2; Bullet Diameter: .284 inch; COAL: 2.800 inches; Maximum COAL: 2.800 inches; Maximum Case Length: 2.170 inches; Trim to Length: 2.160 inches. Sighter Strategies Then use the tuner and tune the barrel to the load. Share the post "Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? Note the heavy-contour custom barrel with brake. Once I get something that works well at 600 yards I go back in work around that by 0.1 grains. Thanks for reading and good luck Emil Kovan, Share the post "Best F-Class Cartridge Choices For Mid-Range and Long-Range". Henry: I had true Heavy Guns with 5-inch fronts and 3-inch rears. Darrell is a hydro-forming wizard who has perfected the process over the last couple of years. About his two guns he posted: All I need is a can of bear spray. Over the span of 3,000 rounds, thats a $540.00 savings. Scope: Duanes rifle was fitted with a Nightforce 15-55x52mm Competition scope with DDR-2 reticle. is formidable indeed. On the old F-Class targets I would have been content with a Leupold 8-25 LRT, but on the new target a scope with 1/8-MOA adjustments and high magnification is a must. Ballard won the NRA Long-Range Regional, setting a new National Record in the process 200-23X at 1000 yards. 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. The case issues seem to be with previously softer batches of cases. This stunning .284 Shehane rifle was constructed as a raffle prize to benefit Team USA members preparing for the F-Class World Championship. Choices for Mid-Range in Tougher Conditions: One of the biggest reasons why I like Master Class stocks, is the pistol grip. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. 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. Not enough gain to be worth the trouble, IMO. The 284 KMR IMP allows you to almost match magnum cartridge velocity in a standard-bolt-face action. Do you have a gun youd like to see featured there? _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.accurateshooter.com']); The reason is that if you have your barrel throated out for the 215s or the 230s, you could have a slow barrel and max out on pressure before the desired velocity is reached. If you put a bullet into a clean case, it will be jerky when seating the bullet. The 6.5 and 300 stayed consistently within an inch of each other. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. The Berger 215gr Hybrids have been used to win many competitions including recently the 2015 F-Class Nationals. You Better Believe It. I have a concrete bench using a slab from a yard furniture place on concrete blocks. We all know that conditions are not always moderate thats why something a little bit bigger will save you a Nine or two. If youre looking for the recipe for success, get a good action plus a top-tier barrel and great glass. I stumbled on a recoil pad that is uniquely effective, the Falcon Strike. 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. He is a great shooter and a great gun-builder as well. The 6.5-284 Norma originated as a wildcat cartridge based on the .284 Winchester cartridge necked down to 6.5 mm. So I did it myself my first Candy Apple red. With a good set-up, older guys can compete with anyone out there. It was fitted to my action by Dale Woolum of Woolum Accuracy. This article will focus on proven choices, currently used by the top F-Class shooters in the world. Eventually, at the end of my last string, the gun blew a few primers. To quote Danny Biggs (a two times FTR National Champion) The 185 BTLR is the best bullet for .308 Win ever made. 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 is my second season shooting F-Open. Do you trickle to the kernel? The best bullets for it by far (in my opinion), are the Berger 180 Hybrids. Hydro-forming by Darrell costs $0.60 (sixty cents) per case with a minimum order of $60. Two 4 x 8 sheets of plywood hold four IBS targets. recoil reduction system (hydraulic-damped buttpad), Bix N Andy trigger, and Nightforce Competition scope. This not only saves barrel wear, but it saves you trips to the range for the purpose of fire-forming. Grimstod currently runs 95gr Berger VLDs in Lapua brass. Three-Minute Prep Period The winning Klemm clan. Best bullets for the 6mm Dasher are: Vapor Trail 103gr, Berger 105 Hybrid, 108 BT, and 105 VLD (hunting). Best powders are: Varget, H4895, and Reloder 15. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. Think how much range time (and barrel life) that saved me. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fire-forming loads. Dont have time to neck-turn hundreds of cases? My .284 barrel now has 1,036 rounds, and by all indications it will shoot well to 3,000+ rounds. Enjoy this trip back in time to when the .284 Win was the new kid on the block. I only test, keeping a notebook with all the info. Recently had Darrell Jones of DJs Brass Service hydro-form 6 BRX brass for me. I predominantly shoot and adjust my aim based on mirage. This keeps the center of gravity low and helps the rifle recoil smoothly with less hop in the bags. What is not to love about the 284 Shehane? Andy informed me that this had happened to him with several rifles. Locally, I use a Champions Choice soft bag. Bryans rifle is shown below: I recommend chambers throated for the 185/200 grain projectiles over the 215/230 grain bullets. In a match with only two sighters, Ill make a wind call and try to hit the center with my first shot. Now that Lapua and Peterson has released 284 Winchester brass, this could alleviate the need to neck up 6.5 brass. The paint is Candy Apple Green, the forearm has a white base-coat, center section is gray base coat and the buttstock is black base coat, all covered with five coats of clear. This allows me to use the center as my primary hold. Forum member Grimstod posted this nice 6BRX in a scenic setting: Bill Goad at Premier Accuracy crated this fantastic 6BRX. Charles Ballard always used eye and ear protection. 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. Using 24-inch pressure barrels, maximum velocities for the .284 Win. F-Class Mid-Range matches usually are usually shot at 300, 500, or 600 yards or all three. JavaScript is disabled. After record fire begins I shoot very fast, holding off for the wind. This was the second straight F-TR title for Ian, who also won at Lodi, Wisconsin in 2017. Forum member Darrell Jones offers a full range of brass prep, brass forming, and brass restoration (annealing, ultra-sonic cleaning) at very affordable prices. HoustonWe Have a Problem Seeing is believing! I initially had the standard rear stock until Tommy Shurley and Mike Hearn came out with an adjustable rear plate. Have you learned important techniques from other Forum members and other shooters? At those distances the 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges rule. The barrel was near-new; this was the first time I had used it this year. I never practice. In the rear I use a special-order Protekor rear Doctor bag with ears spaced 3 inches apart. EDITOR: Guys, there is a ton of solid gold information in this article take your time and read it carefully. On paper the 90gr VLD will shoot inside most .308 Win loads even at a 1000 yards. Low Center of Gravity Tames Torque var _gaq = _gaq || []; The .284 Shehane is a slightly modified wildcat that retains the same 35 shoulder as the parent case. I have shot this in 3x600 matches with good results. The barrel is a Blake Machine 1:8-twist finished at 32 inches. He tells us: In my humble opinion, the .284 Shehane is the best balanced long-range round there is bar none. 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. And Darrells turn-around time is typically very fast. Multi-Discipline Versatility According to the official C.I.P. Forum member John V. from Scotland showcased a successful hunt with his .243 Winchester rifle. Had 1000 pieces to fireform and didnt want to do all that on a brand new barrel. The barrel is a Blake Machine 1:8-twist finished at 32 inches. I chose the Max because I was shooting Group Benchrest first then made the transition to F-Class. But Sierras new 183gr MK bullet (with factory-uniformed meplats) seems to perform very well as does the Berger 180 VLD. Next I sort the cases into one-grain lots, for example 194.0 to 194.9 grains, then 195.0 to 195.9 grains, and so on. I dont shoot free recoil and a comfortable pistol grip is super important to me when selecting a stock. The full stock depth continues farther forward that on some other low profile designs. My action of choice was a beefy 1.55-diameter, round BAT MB, Left Bolt, Right Port. Expand Case Necks and Anneal brass (Call for Price) SurpriseVelocities Rise, So Load Must Be Tweaked 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.