DJs Brass can process everything from .17 Fireball all the way up to the big magnum cases. Once you get it formed I would push it faster than that or I wouldnt even bother with the Shehane. I never practice. Its the most accurate rifle I have ever owned. This rifle features: AG Composites CF stock, Stiller TAC 30 action, Bartlein 5R barrel, TriggerTech Diamond trigger. This sports a suppressed, 26 MTU 1:7.5-twist barrel. Im very exacting in my loading procedures. Thanks Cody! If it makes sense, try it. The photo above shows multiple wood-stocked Palma rifles belonging to Forum member SParker. So I did it myself my first Candy Apple red. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. })(); To comment on a post, click Post Title or "Comment" Link. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. The gun gets transported in a Pelican Hard case when I travel. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. This rifle now has 554 rounds through it, but only .003 throat erosion. This handsome rifle, which belongs to Forum member J.J.Coe, represents the state-of-the-art for 100/200-yard benchrest rifles. As much as I like the .284 Win, for long-range competitions I like the .300 WSM even more. In C.I.P. 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 How did you manage to beat shooters who are decades younger? 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. Share the post "Save Time and Bullets Fire-Form with your Fouler Shots". I used a Fulghum (Randolph Machine) front rest with an Edgewood bag made with the low-friction 3M material. Our discussion will analyze cartridge selection based on the four different F-Class sub-disciplines: Open Mid-Range, Open Long-Range, F-TR Mid-Range, and F-TR Long Range. At this stage in life, we now have the time and money to get good equipment and rifles. Henry: I can shoot 1000 yards on my farm. The action is topped with a stainless BAT tapered (+20 MOA) Picatinny scope rail. Jays metal-work is so precise that I can screw any barrel hes chambered to any BAT action I own. On top is a Nightforce 42x44mm Competition scope in BAT rings. Rifle SpecificationsAll the Hardware In the F-Open division, Norm Harrold of Team McMillan shot great from the start, topping the field to win the F-Open division. Hydro-forming by Darrell costs $0.60 per case with 100-ct minimum. 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. Cleaning Procedures For some cartridge types, I can pre-form cases to assist in fire-forming a wildcat cartridge. Powder charges are dispensed and weighed with an RCBS ChargeMaster Electronic Dispenser, which is regularly calibrated with check-weights to assure accuracy. The Vortex Golden Eagle HD scope showed the mirage I needed in order to make timely wind-hold decisions.. Us old guys need all the help we can get. All these components have been a successful combination that has worked flawlessly in my other rifle. 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. In moderate conditions, the 6mm Dasher is unbeatable. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true;
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. After a brief conversation with Alex, I placed an order, and had the stock inletted and bedded at my shop in a month. And F-Class guys if youre shooting a .284 Win-based case in F-Open you should definitely read Henrys precision reloading advice. Q: First, do you have any advice for older shooters getting started in their golden years? If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. Light Gun competition (16 1/2 & 17lbs.) Seeing is believing! I considered the Leupold competition scopes but ultimately decided on the Nightforce BR. If youre looking for the recipe for success, get a good action plus a top-tier barrel and great glass. Henry also runs a combo tuner/muzzle-brake. Then the idea of We the People popped into the head. Fortunately, the Range at Raton saved some of its most challenging conditions for the final match of the championship. Without AccurateShooter.com, I would probably still be shooting double-digit (10+) groups at 1000 yards, and I sure wouldnt have my name on a National Championship trophy. Henry: I try to keep my charge weights consistent to one kernel of powder. I have a concrete bench using a slab from a yard furniture place on concrete blocks. Is there a big difference in tracking and/or stability? As falconpilot says work up to these loads and enjoy falconpilot Silver $$ Contributor Aug 29, 2009 #7 I have had an interest in 1000-yard competition for many years and finally got the opportunity to try it. I noticed that Bryan had been adding aluminum rails to the front of Cerus stocks to lower the center of gravity and improve tracking. We are blessed with many good match-quality receivers: Barnard, BAT, Borden, Kelbly, Nesika, and Stiller just to mention a few. All hydro-formed cases are annealed at no extra charge after the forming process. The 7mm RSAUM is another outstanding long-range round. Well, guess what that relay I shot a 200-19x, and the next relay I shot a 200-17x (these scores were on the old, larger F-Class target). [This] caliber has awesome accuracy. You may not reproduce original text or photos without advanced permission in writing. It offers great ballistics with very low recoil and big accuracy window. 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. With the .284 Shehane, my bolt cycles like there is no case to eject. 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. I clean my barrels at the end of each day when I get home. My good friend at CRS Custom Rifle Stocks in Aaronsburg, PA made and painted the stock. Jason noticed that Bryan had been adding aluminum rails to the front of Cerus stocks to lower the center of gravity and improve tracking. Our bathroom has nice concealing in the summer a perfect paint booth. The stock in laminate weighs 3lbs. I run a 184gr Berger at about 2850 FPS and get great brass life in my other rifles. I run a 184gr Berger at about 2850 FPS and get great brass life in my other rifles. Sort By: Items Per Page: Item Total: (13) 0 - 13 6mm/284 Winchester Competition Seating Die 076-55414 | Redding $158.10 In Stock 6mm /284 Winchester Competition Bushing Neck Die Set 076-58414 | Redding $381.62 Here is member Quest45s handsome lever-action Henry .45-70 Gov and Glock 40 10mm. Forum member FrankZ explains: This is my favorite rifle and it will become my daughters first centerfire. I chose Bryan for two reasons first, I have shot with him a few times at National matches and he is approachable and very helpful. The 6.5-284 Norma originated as a wildcat cartridge based on the .284 Winchester cartridge necked down to 6.5 mm. At the time I was shooting a 300 WSM. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! .223 Rem Not A Competitive Option As with the first barrel, the second barrel yielded 2775 fps with a starter load of 53.0 grains of H4831sc. However, to truly compare the cost of shooting the two calibers you must figure in barrel life. The shooters then exchanged rifles and we repeated the test a couple times. Had 1000 pieces to fireform and didnt want to do all that on a brand new barrel. Explore. My fireform loads are going 2765 FPS. This would provide better support for a very long barrel and give more bedding surface. The stocks track perfectly. I shot my best-ever 1K Heavy Gun group (3.348) at days end after 60 to 80 rounds. Using a tuner is easier than messing around changing loads and tweaking seating depths. But, the added recoil of the .284, even with front and rear rests aligned, took me off target. Hornady 284 Winchester Match bullets Hornady offers 4 bullets in .284 ranging from 162grain to 190grain similar to the other offerings in terms of bullet weight. Heres a tip for guys who shoot the 6 PPC, 6 Dasher, 6 BRA, .284 Shehane, or other wildcat cartridges that require fire-forming. I figured if I get it up to 2935-2950 fps that will be a point or two saved in a several day match. It was one week before the match and I had a rifle and no rounds. Typical load for a Shehane is around 57.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831 SC.". Youve proved them wrong. Then we backed the powder charge down until the bolt lift was smooth and the primers were nice and round. If you are unsure whether this rod guide is for your rifle, please give us a call or shoot us an email. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. 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 started calling anyone I could thing of to see if they had any idea what could be causing this problem. Art Cocchia advised getting a load with a good known accuracy node with minimum extreme spread, which controls vertical. Thanks for reading and good luck Emil Kovan, Share the post "Best F-Class Cartridge Choices For Mid-Range and Long-Range". var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s);
Ian Klemm shot great to win the F-TR National Championship. It is chambered (no surprise) for the 6 PPC cartridge, which dominates the short-range game. Q: Tell us about your Nationals-winning rifle and bench gear. 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. Always be ready to learn something new. The most common problem is wait-time custom die orders can take months to be completed. The average cost of a barrel, chambered and fitted, is $500.00. This includes Tikka T3X and many Tikka and Sako rifles. The weather was variable, with wet but very calm conditions to start the 1000-yard match, resulting in new F-TR and F-Open National Records being set for 20-shot strings. Note the heavy-contour custom barrel with brake. Let DJ do the work for you! Mike Wilson (3 Time IBS Record Holder; 2013 and 2014 1000-yard IBS Shooter of the Year. I damaged an extractor and had to send the bolt back to BAT. ), super reliable, and has 1/8 MOA clicks what you want for long range F-Class competition. He posted: Some like synthetic and some like wood I have both. The Ultimate F-Open Rig The 6.5 caliber allowed for the use of long, aerodynamic bullets. Other components are: Borden BRMXD LBRP DLC-coated action, Bartlein 32, 4 groove, 1:8.5-twist 400MOD steel barrel, and TriggerTech Diamond trigger. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. With Darrells hydro-forming service you dont have to buy any special dies or other equipment. Team Grizzly: Shiraz Balolia, Emil Kovan, David Mann, John Myers, Trudie Fay (Coach). How important is practice, and what do you do during a typical practice session? Round. It shot a 3.597 pretty amazing. This is one sport where you can be a champion in later life., Click on Rifle Photos to View Full-screen Versions. Ian used a Vortex 15-60X52mm Golden Eagle scope (as did runner-up Ted Plunkett). Note the 5-wide fore-end which is not legal for F-Class. Team LBB: Jay Christopherson, Erik Cortina, Tom Hendricks, Pat Scully, Coach Bob Sebold. What can you reveal? Now dont get me wrong, at 22 pounds with a decelerator recoil pad, the .284 is comfortable to shoot. Every long-range shooter can benefit from some of tips revealed here. I predominantly shoot and adjust my aim based on mirage. Jason Jumped to Open Class after Starting with F-TR After hydro-forming your brass, Darrell can also neck-up or neck-down the cases to meet your needs.