Thats where the .284 Shehane comes into play. According to the official C.I.P. 6.5-284 (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 196 loads. Mark throated it very long so the the 180gr and 184gr Bergers would sit where they belong., Tuning the 7mm SAUM and Recoil Reduction I sort my bullets to 0.005 overall length, rejecting about five percent. 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. He covers sighter strategies and techniques for record fire, and he also explains, in detail, how he dopes the wind and judges hold-offs based on mirage. On this build, I am trying a BixN Andy trigger for the first time. Darrell tells us: Many of my customers take this brass and load it as is and go straight to a match and shoot some very nice groups., With Darrells hydro-forming service you dont have to buy any special dies or other equipment. For these photos, he removed safety glasses. DJs Brass can process everything from .17 Fireball all the way up to the big magnum cases. The only cons I can find are that 284 brass is kinda hard to find! My painter said awesome! and he was able to airbrush the stock with a little yellow and brown to give it that vintage paper look. 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 used the same brass for years. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; 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. Thanks Cody! The cost of reloading the .284 Win is roughly $.07 more per round than that of the 6.5-284. been shooting mine for years with a 25 inch 9 twist the 160 class will make 2950+ pretty easy but the 180 class even with a full case of rl-26 will start trashing brass pretty quick once you start getting near 2900 fps. Lower center of gravity equals less torque, and that is very important when shooting heavy bullets in fast twist barrels. The Lapua brass is worth the difference. The stock in laminate weighs 3lbs. Improved by definition means made better, I took a great cartridge, and modified it to increase capacity, reduce pressure, and increase brass life. Cartridge : 6-284 6mm/284 Shehane Bullet : .243, 87, Hornady BTHP 2442 Useable Case Capaci: 60.930 grain H2O = 3.956 cm Cartridge O.A.L. I loaded 44 rounds using 55.0 grains of H4831sc. 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. Just before Nationals, I tried going up and down one marker. ALL BRASS MUST BE DE-PRIMED before you send it. [This] caliber has awesome accuracy. Henry: I cringe when I see people wearing out their barrels with bronze brushes between relays. Henry: I had 20/10 vision when I was young, but am down to only 20/20. Does this really help reduce extreme spread? At this stage in life, we now have the time and money to get good equipment and rifles. I use a K&M Arbor Press with seating force gauge when seating the bullets with a Wilson inline die. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. Tuning Loads for the .284 Win Improved Cartridges This has a McMillan Kestros ZR stock fitted with a RAD (spring-loaded buttpad) system with custom spring. The 284 Shehane is a moderately blown out 284, with 3% extra capacity over the parent case. He is a great shooter and a great gun-builder as well. Its not pretty but it tracks like a Heavy Gun stock. We thank Joel for this smart suggestion. Four other people have shot their first 1000-yard matches with my rifles, including my wife, and all of them won relays! 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. Sent the pad to Gary Eliseo and he sent it back with the butt plate machined to fit. The "new" 284 Winchester on left is handloaded to exceed its SAAMI overall length for a custom fit in a long-throat barrel. Darrell also just got a custom hydro die for the .284 Shehane, a wildcat based on the .284 Winchester. The key here is both calibres are going to shoot around the 2850fps mark accurately with good case and barrel life. This rifle project began several years ago. For most jobs, Darrell tells us, he gets the processed brass to the Post Office within three business days. I actually shot the hydro-formed brass in a match [without further fire-forming]. Bill Shehane developed a wildcat (.284 Shehane) different shoulder angle (a little more case capacity). In the F-Open division, Norm Harrold of Team McMillan shot great from the start, topping the field to win the F-Open division. The action is topped with a stainless BAT tapered (+20 MOA) Picatinny scope rail. Products. Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. Holding elevation in F-Class is crucial. Now dont get me wrong, at 22 pounds with a decelerator recoil pad, the .284 is comfortable to shoot. He won the 2014 United States F-Open Championship, and finished second in F-Open Division at the 2016 Canadian National F-Class Championship in Ontario. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. Loading Procedure: My CCI BR-2 primers are seated with a RCBS hand priming tool. He posted: Got this 6.547 Lapua back from my smith about six months ago. The Ultimate F-Open Rig This Rod Guide will fit any action with a bolt diameter between .682" and .690". The update also features a lot of new lines for existing calibers. This state-of-the-art .284 Shehane F-Open rifle belongs to Forum member Willow. Darrell took the time to advised me every step of the way to allow me to shoot a 3.158 (5) shot group to win my first round of my first competitive match ever. Mike Youngblood, Share the post "Save Time and Barrel Life Let DJs Hydro-Form Your Brass". Precision Rifle & Tools F-Class stock fit this bill to perfection. NOTE: Charles Ballard always employs eye and ear protection when shooting. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. My .284 barrel now has 1,036 rounds, and by all indications it will shoot well to 3,000+ rounds. Dont have time to neck-turn hundreds of cases? The case issues seem to be with previously softer batches of cases. Register for the Forum and you can add your favorite gun to the list. Hard to imagine it still makes weight with a wood stock and a 36 power Leopold. If your barrel or bullets are average, dont expect to perform above average in competition. (Eric Bostrom developed an almost identical unit at the same time. At the end he holds the Oehler Chrono up to the camera so you can view the readout yourself. Lesson learned: use an expander when necking-up the brass! I run a 184gr Berger at about 2850 FPS and get great brass life in my other rifles. That is pretty good speed from a 26" with H4350. To read the accompanying article click here. I initially had the standard rear stock until Tommy Shurley and Mike Hearn came out with an adjustable rear plate. This state-of-the-art .284 Shehane F-Open rifle belongs to Forum member Willow. Anneal Case Necks Only ($20.00/100 normal or $25.00/100 magnum) recoil reduction system (hydraulic-damped buttpad), Bix N Andy trigger, and Nightforce Competition scope. 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 . With the latest high-BC 7mm bullets, the original .284 Winchester is proving tough competition for its 6.5-284 offspring. You can see your scopes crosshairs stay on the target the whole time and push the rifle back for the next shot. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); This allows the stock to accommodate either a hard hold style or a more free-recoil style of shooting whatever the rifles owner prefers. In 1999, Norma submitted it to CIP. The .284 Win gives better barrel life with only giving up a few inches to the 7mmRSAUM. The case length of the .284 measures 2.170" (55.1mm). History [ edit] The parent case .284 Winchester was created around 1963, but did not see extensive commercial use. Once you get it formed I would push it faster than that or I wouldnt even bother with the Shehane. The rifle began its life as a Will McClosky Cerus stock. The 22 BR and 22 Dasher are capable of outstanding accuracy with a large variety of bullets and powders. 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 screw on the new barrel, fire 25 rounds of whatever I have left over and then clean it. The rifle features a BAT B Action. The winning Klemm clan. Q: During the Nationals, at the last minute you switched guns. I went to some VHA jamborees also. 2910. My good friend at CRS Custom Rifle Stocks in Aaronsburg, PA made and painted the stock. 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. I also sought barrel life that would be far superior to that of a 7mm WSM or 6.5-284. Share the post "Sunday GunDay: Back-to-Back Championship Winning .284 Win". Turns out this was my fault. 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. Other good options are: Kelbly, CG Jackson (good 2-Stage) Anschutz (best 2-Stage for Bat and Kelbly actions), BixN Andy, and David Tubb. 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. Henry: I use a tuner or tuner/brake on every barrel. To me, the 284/shehane is proven. About his two guns he posted: All I need is a can of bear spray. This is one sport where you can be a champion in later life., Click on Rifle Photos to View Full-screen Versions. I have had an interest in 1000-yard competition for many years and finally got the opportunity to try it. With a good set-up, older guys can compete with anyone out there. At the request of some of the forum moderators, Id like to start a discussion on the 284 Shehane (improved 284 Winchester). Choices for Mid-Range in Tougher Conditions: The 168 bergers work great also with vvn165 between 57 and 58g. 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. For cost comparisons sake, lets use 1,200 rounds for the 6.5-284 and 3,000 rounds for the .284 Win. I am not saying that button-rifled barrels are not capable of shooting as well as cut-rifled barrels, but on average, in my experience, four out of five cut-rifled barrels (from top makers) will shoot well, vs. three out of five buttoned barrels. That makes the stock stiffer in the vertical plane, reducing the hinging effect forward of the action. is formidable indeed. Had 1000 pieces to fireform and didnt want to do all that on a brand new barrel. And he tells us Those guys in Montana are keeping me very busying hydro-forming the 6BR Ackley (6 BRA). 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. My purpose was to find a cartridge that would launch the high-BC, 180gr 7mm bullets at competitive velocities for F-Class competition. He can handle all the difficult brass forming/brass restoration chores efficiently and affordably. 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. With the Right Bolt, Left Port action, I can shoot the entire match with minimal movement. the 284 really needs a mid length or long action FURMAN Well-Known Member Best bullets for the 6mm Dasher are: Vapor Trail 103gr, Berger 105 Hybrid, 108 BT, and 105 VLD (hunting). On top is a Nightforce 12-42x52mm Benchrest scope with CH-3 reticle. I only test, keeping a notebook with all the info. Please call Darrell at 205-461-4680 for special services pricing. I would not go any hotter in the interest of case life. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); When searching for custom dies, it almost seems like that the odds are stacked against us. 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. Here are the initial powder tests for the Shehane. Just five years ago Forum member Henry Pasquet (aka HenryP) got started in 1000-yard benchrest shooting. 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. 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. Heres a gorgeous green 6mm Dasher. Nobody I spoke with had ever experienced this problem until I spoke with a very knowledgeable F-Class shooter named Andy Amber. After hydro-forming your brass, Darrell can also neck-up or neck-down the cases to meet your needs. Q: Some people say the .284 Shehane is not as accurate as the straight .284 Winchester. He tells us: In my humble opinion, the .284 Shehane is the best balanced long-range round there is bar none. It was all about bolt lift. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. 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 . This stock features a fully-adjustable buttplate plus a removable cheek-piece with thumb-wheel adjustment. I will run it through its paces shortly and see how well it does. It was still early in the morning and I felt that the heavier bullets would be easier to see against the berm. For more info, contact Bill Shehane at (704) 824-7511, or visit his website, www.ScopeUsOut.com. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Note also the tuner on the barrel. I contacted Darrell to hydraulically form 6mm Dasher from Lapua 6mm BR brass. And F-Class guys if youre shooting a .284 Win-based case in F-Open you should definitely read Henrys precision reloading advice. This allows me to use the center as my primary hold. 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. This stunning .284 Shehane rifle was constructed as a raffle prize to benefit Team USA members preparing for the F-Class World Championship. Q: What kind of precision are you looking for in your reloads? It is chambered (no surprise) for the 6 PPC cartridge, which dominates the short-range game. Bryan did all the stock work and fitted the action, rails, and RAD recoil pad. Dale also threaded the barrel for a Woolum Accuracy tuner. Comparison: 6.5-284, .284 Win, and 300 WSM All this being said, if a man wanted just one caliber for F-Class, long-range benchrest, and hunting, I would still suggest the .284 Win. Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. As we commenced load development, Jerry Tierneys .284 Win load data posted on this 6mmBR.com gave us a good starting point. Henry also runs a combo tuner/muzzle-brake. Hydro-Forming News .284 Shehane, 6 PPC, 6 BRA, 6 Dasher and More 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. Use your fouler shots to fire-form new cases. I work up from that reduced charge weight in increments of 0.3 grains. This has proven to be a valuable tool in my load development. I've not shot any of these but there's plenty of info out there. Here he is with parents Karen and Ken Klemm. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. It offers great ballistics with very low recoil and big accuracy window. The .284 Shehane is a slightly modified wildcat that retains the same 35 shoulder as the parent case. Bryan did all the stock work and fitted the action, rails, and RAD recoil pad. In this sport, you can excel even in your 60s, 70s and beyond. Members shown are: Alan Barhardt, Tracy Hogg, Ian Klemm, Ken Klemm, Matt Schwartzkopf, Phil Kelley (Captain), James E Crofts (Coach). My philosophy on load development differs from many shooters. I screw on the new barrel, fire 25 rounds of whatever I have left over and then clean it. If I had to pick one cartridge for F-Class (both mid- and long-range) I would pick the .284 Winchester or one of its variants. I dont shoot free recoil and a comfortable pistol grip is super important to me when selecting a stock. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc. March scopes are also very popular and very well-made. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. For shooters who are not sold on the .284 Winchester, I give you a real-world ballistics shoot-off. The 6.5X47 Lapua necked down to 6mm is also a great option for mid range matches. I shot my best-ever 1K Heavy Gun group (3.348) at days end after 60 to 80 rounds. 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. I choose this because I really did not know otherwise and was steered to the Shehane by a friend. 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. Round. This insures the gun returns to the same spot after recoil. Tom was shooting a .284 Shehane cartrdige in the new McMillan Kestros stock. However, by blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. For more information, visit DJsBrass.com, or call Darrell at (205) 461-4680. But the majority of Aggregates are probably still being won with 30-caliber bullets shot from some kind of magnum case. 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.. The 284 is already a pretty straight case and comes with a 35 shoulder so I'm not sure it would be worth the extra time and money to blow it out to a 40. I agree with your fireforming load. The barrel is a Hawk Hill HV contour finished at 28 inches. 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. Using bullets from Sierra HP, Hornady V-Max, Nosler BT, Sierra HPBT, Swift SP, Hornady SP, Nosler AB, Speer GS-SP, Hornady RN. It also has become one of the best for varmint and long range big game shooting too. Ian loaded Berger 200.20X Hybrid bullets in Lapua brass with Vihtavuori N140 powder and CCI BR4s. Henrys Championship-winning rig is shown below. But my .284, with its high-BC Berger 180s, shot inside both the 6.5 and 300 by at least 3 every time. Here is why: You have to shoot a 30 Cal Magnum with a 240gr bullet to equal the performance of most 7mm chamberings with the 180 Berger VLD. This optic is ultra clear, reasonably lightweight (28 oz. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. With Darrells hydro-forming service you dont have to buy any special dies or other equipment. The best bullets for it by far (in my opinion), are the Berger 180 Hybrids. 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Jason noticed that Bryan had been adding aluminum rails to the front of Cerus stocks to lower the center of gravity and improve tracking. From this point we worked up in half-grain increments until pressure signs developed at 2950 fps. 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. I have a 29 barrel also though since its a setback. My old straight .284 load at 2890 fps had ES spread in single digits for 10 shots. I use a bore guide when anything goes down the barrel. He decided to go with a Brux 1:8.5-twist, 4-groove cut-rifled barrel. I clean my barrels at the end of each day when I get home. 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. On other guns, a 32 tube could cause the rifle to be front-heavy and out-of-balance. In African Obeche wood (any color choice), the price is $795.00. The front rest is a SEB Max (see above). If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. We know that Krieger, Bartlein, Satern, and Hawk Hill Custom all make fine cut-rifled barrels as well. I offer that die-making service in addition to barrel chambering. If I feel there is a constant condition, I will click for the wind. He is also doing a ton of fire-forming for the 100/200 benchrest crowd, hydro-forming 220 Russian into 6 PPC. Thats a $.25 per round difference, equivalent to a 60% savings for the .284. Why do you like the .284 Shehane? regulated countries every rifle cartridge combo has to be proofed at 125% of this maximum C.I.P. In 2013, Henry Pasquet won the IBS 1000-Yard Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. That is almost exactly where I run my 26 7 Saum with 180s and RL 23. the 284 win is one of those overlooked cartridges. Second I visited his shop during the SWN in February and liked what I observed and how he approached things. Note the 5-wide fore-end which is not legal for F-Class. Norm revealed his load in an Erik Cortina YouTube Video. This gun has more than exceeded my expectations, winning matches and setting a new 1000-yard, single-target F-Class National Record (200-13X). (function() { Scope: Duanes rifle was fitted with a Nightforce 15-55x52mm Competition scope with DDR-2 reticle. Q: Tell us about your Nationals-winning rifle and bench gear. 2018 was my first National event and was a learning experience for me. You dont want to chuck out brass that costs a buck a case (or more)! Here is the wifes quilted Maple 96 Mauser 6.555. I use Widden dies. My action of choice was a beefy 1.55-diameter, round BAT MB, Left Bolt, Right Port. We have 6mm-284 Winchester dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. The rifle began its life as a Will McClosky Cerus stock. 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. The 284 Shehane is amazing, very forgiving and not temperamental. You can make enormous progress in a few seasons. But, the added recoil of the .284, even with front and rear rests aligned, took me off target. Had 1000 pieces to fireform and didnt want to do all that on a brand new barrel. The rifle is a dream to shoot now with a big reduction in felt recoil.. My load for all barrels is 52g 2209 with 180vlds. We also compared notes and made each other better. After researching the winning competitors, rifles, and rounds I ordered a Panda action with Krieger barrel in 6mm Dasher from Kelbys. We have 284 Winchester dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. In this game, we older guys can definitely compete on a par with younger shooters. It was fitted to my action by Dale Woolum of Woolum Accuracy. These are all very well-made and suitable for F-Class. Q: Henry, you have been a Forum member for many years. Lapua makes great brass for it (no surprise there) and Berger makes great bullets: 130gr VLD, 140gr VLD, 140gr Hybrids. The gun gets transported in a Pelican Hard case when I travel. Speaking of the stock, there was only one choice, a Purple Haze laminated F-class model from Precision Rifle & Tool. The Oehler consistently gave me readings of 2892 fps to 2902 fps with an SD of 4 fps using once-fired brass. You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming.

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