Sign in Powder Load Development - 284. Note I selected that load based on accuracy, NOT raw speed. Annealing plus ultrasonic cleaning starts at $35 per 100 cases ($45 for magnum cases). recoil reduction system (hydraulic-damped buttpad), Bix N Andy trigger, and Nightforce Competition scope. There is no torquing (gun wobbling) when cycling the bolt. Im very exacting in my loading procedures. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. It was one week before the match and I had a rifle and no rounds. This article features the impressive .284 Shehane Light Gun used by Henry Pasquet to capture the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals. Jason noticed that Bryan had been adding aluminum rails to the front of Cerus stocks to lower the center of gravity and improve tracking. The cases we had previously used for load development were first necked-up with Rays expander mandrel and then run through the Redding bushing dies. Down one mark cut the group in half! Henry was kind enough to talk about his rifle, his reloading methods, and his strategy for success. I start 0.6 grains lower than my last charge that worked. BC rules in the wind. 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. The turn around time was very fast and the brass was to the exact specification I ask for. 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 variable power and unobstructed DD-1 reticle of the NF were deciding factors. Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. SurpriseVelocities Rise, So Load Must Be Tweaked 14ozs. Owner Aeon tells us: The 7 SAUM was as easy a gun as I have ever shot to find a good load for H1000 gave great consistency and tuning was not hard. My fireform loads are going 2765 FPS. I asked people that shot both the Shehane and the straight 284 about the pros and cons. The rifle is a dream to shoot now with a big reduction in felt recoil.. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. The "old" 284 Winchester on the right is loaded to COAL of 2.8 inches. Henry: I use a tuner or tuner/brake on every barrel. Thats a $.25 per round difference, equivalent to a 60% savings for the .284. 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. Among BAT Machine Co.actions, I like BAT models M, MB, and 3LL best. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. var _gaq = _gaq || []; My face rests on the stock and my shoulder is placed firmly into the buttplate. Improved by definition means made better, I took a great cartridge, and modified it to increase capacity, reduce pressure, and increase brass life. Full Service: Uniform primer pockets, Chamfer case mouths, Ultrasonic cleaning, Anneal case necks (Starting at $60.00/100 call for quote) I started calling anyone I could thing of to see if they had any idea what could be causing this problem. This allows the stock to accommodate either a hard hold style or a more free-recoil style of shooting whatever the rifles owner prefers. According to the official C.I.P. If your barrel or bullets are average, dont expect to perform above average in competition. On top is a Nightforce 12-42x52mm Benchrest scope with CH-3 reticle. At the request of some of the forum moderators, Id like to start a discussion on the 284 Shehane (improved 284 Winchester). Q: Tell us about your Nationals-winning rifle and bench gear. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. Forum member FrankZ explains: This is my favorite rifle and it will become my daughters first centerfire. I had a one custom die that would not size the bottom of the case enough. Thats obviously very important if you travel to compete. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; The stock was finished in gloss black per the customers request. This prize rifle features all top-of-the-line components: Borden BRMXD Action, Cerus multi-laminate stock with forearm extension, R.A.D. But I was hooked after that match. At the 2008 Nationals in Lodi, Wisconsin, Charles shot a 1337-65X with Berger 180gr bullets. Does the extra width make the rifle easier to shoot? I do this because I have never had success waiting on a condition to come back. After the brass is sorted, I chamfer the case mouths with an RCBS VLD tool. Then give Darrell Jones at DJs Brass a call at 205-461-4680. Ray keeps Jewell triggers in stock so the only piece left to acquire was the scope. It has a custom Ceracoat paint job to match my sling gun. Key components are: Pierce Engineering long action tube receiver, Bartlein 1:8.5-twist barrel, Jewell trigger set at 2 oz., and Vortex Golden Eagle scope in Vortex rings. Darrell tells us: At DJs Brass, we can handle all your brass refurbishing needs. The new Master Class Low Profile stock shares the same grip as the old model. Here are testimonials from recent customers. Best bullets for it are Berger 180gr Hybrids, 195gr EOLs, and Sierras 183gr MatchKing. If there is a down-side to the .284 it would be recoil. Yes old dogs can learn new tricks. 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. This state-of-the-art .284 Shehane F-Open rifle belongs to Forum member Willow. I bolted the barreled action in, and squeezed the end of the forearm and barrel together, the stock flexed a little bit, but not as much as other designs that I have tested. We mourn his passing.]. I use Lapua brass (6.5-284 necked-up), CCI BR-2 primers, Hodgdon H4350 powder, and Berger 184gr bullets. Q: What are the advantages of your stocks 5-wide fore-end and 3-wide rear plate? This article covers only the (currently) most popular cartridge/bullet combos for F-Class (F-Open and F-TR). Share the post "Henrys Hammer State-of-the-Art .284 Shehane for 1K BR". The case length of the .284 measures 2.170" (55.1mm). ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); My target seating force on the K&M dial is 20-23 units for Dashers and 35-40 units for the .284 Shehane. The best bullets for it by far (in my opinion), are the Berger 180 Hybrids. Another great service DJs Brass provides is precision neck-turning. The .284 Shehane Accurate and Forgiving Wildcat Reloading Depot . One of the most popular features of our Shooters Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy thread. 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. 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. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. Here are some of our favorite Pride and Joy rifles recently showcased in our Forum. Ian loaded Berger 200.20X Hybrid bullets in Lapua brass with Vihtavuori N140 powder and CCI BR4s. I dont primarily shoot for groups. A lot of barrels will top out at about 2850 fps. Team Pierce Engineering won the F-TR Mid-Range Team event. Here is a striking camo-finished Elesio (Competition Machine) Tubegun chambered for 7mm SAUM. And the job gets done quickly. If it makes sense, try it. Stick to it. On this build, I am trying a BixN Andy trigger for the first time. After I am happy with my set-up, I take a position similar to that of a conventional prone shooter. (Eric Bostrom developed an almost identical unit at the same time. 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. (function() { 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. Ian Klemm shot great to win the F-TR National Championship. Fellow .284 Shehane 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. All these components have been a successful combination that has worked flawlessly[.]. 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 eye-catching F-Open rifle was crafted by Blake Barrel and Rifle in Arizona. And F-Class guys if youre shooting a .284 Win-based case in F-Open you should definitely read Henrys precision reloading advice. Then the 180gr bullets are seated using a Redding Competition Seating Die. I push out to 600 yards and do a ladder test in round-robin format. However, to truly compare the cost of shooting the two calibers you must figure in barrel life. 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. Support Our SPONSORS Competitive Edge 5 x 2.5 'Big Bottom' Ballard won the NRA Long-Range Regional, setting a new National Record in the process 200-23X at 1000 yards. We knew we wanted a Broughton 5C, but what twist rate? ), Darrell Jones of DJs Brass Service went far beyond the call of duty, to assist me [with my first] IBS match. Using 24-inch pressure barrels, maximum velocities for the .284 Win. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. The last segment of prep time is spent trying to dope the wind. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. Custom Neck-Turning Services I have nothing against clear-coated wood, but I wanted something different, as this was my first all-wood rifle. If you were loading in a short action, maybe the 162 grain bullets would be the ones to go for. 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). I will occasionally mess with the tuner and tighten things up if possible. What are the attractions of this sport? The same has proven true of my .284 Winchestervertical improves once 50 rounds are through the bore. 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. It still supported on a 3 forearm and is full length. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The turnaround is usually less than five days. This is a 1:9 twist, 1.250 straight contour for 32. Primer pockets start to get a little looser and the brass seems to need more sizing than the newer brass with less firings.. The Lapua brass is worth the difference. 284 Shehane - donuts - Reloading and tuning - Cortina Precision Forum About Us Home About Cortina Precision Become a member Cart Checkout Contact Us Dealers and Installers EC Tuner Home Forum Forum Account Login Merchandise My account Shop Thank You Tuner Installation $0.00 0 items Home / Forum Forums Unread Posts Recent Posts Member-Only Forums Thanks for taking the time. The barrel is a Hawk Hill HV contour finished at 28 inches. This gave me the right amount of wind to work with. Powder charges are dispensed and weighed with an RCBS ChargeMaster Electronic Dispenser, which is regularly calibrated with check-weights to assure accuracy. In fact, Henry was eager to share everything he knows, so that other guys can fast-track their learning process. The .284 Shehane has won in Benchrest as well as F-Class competition. 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. I dont shoot free recoil and a comfortable pistol grip is super important to me when selecting a stock. is formidable indeed. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! New brass gave slightly slower velocity but better numbers: ES of 7 to 9 fps, and SD of 2 to 3 fps. Why did you go from a 6mm Dasher to a 7mm Shehane? The cost of reloading the .284 Win is roughly $.07 more per round than that of the 6.5-284. This Rod Guide will fit any action with a bolt diameter between .682" and .690". When searching for custom dies, it almost seems like that the odds are stacked against us. We can expand your necks from .22 caliber to .30 caliber and anneal shoulders for consistent bump-back. Next Last. Andy informed me that this had happened to him with several rifles. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. It shot a 3.597 pretty amazing. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC., Scotlands Grant Taylor. Forum member Jim Hardy has shot the .284 with great success. He was 66 at the time. To read the accompanying article click here. After record fire begins I shoot very fast, holding off for the wind. Q: How much of your success do you credit to really accurate rifles, versus superior shooting skills? We also compared notes and made each other better. I have been interested in long range shooting for a long time including ground hog hunting. My first impression was Wow thats a long stock the forearm is significantly longer than on the original Master Class F-Class prone stock. .223 Rem Not A Competitive Option These steps are repeated until the bore is spotless. Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? For accurate dispensing, put very little powder into the Omega so you can drop one kernel at a time. Do not go for the hottest loads, which just reduces brass life. My action of choice was a beefy 1.55-diameter, round BAT MB, Left Bolt, Right Port. He posted: Some like synthetic and some like wood I have both. JavaScript is disabled. Seeing is believing! Forum Member Gunnermhr states: This is my new 12-lb Dasher for the 1000 Yard Benchrest silhouette matches. Once you get it formed I would push it faster than that or I wouldnt even bother with the Shehane. The Lawn Ranger 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. Heres my loading method. _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-6323545-2']); On Saturday my .284 was absolutely hammering, but Sunday I started noticing a hard bolt lift. All Kriegers. To quote Danny Biggs (a two times FTR National Champion) The 185 BTLR is the best bullet for .308 Win ever made. Youve proved them wrong. It resembles a 6BR on steroids and it is almost as easy to tune. Using these figures, the barrel cost of a .284 Win is $.17 per round vs. $.42 per round for the 6.5-284. Neck turning a plus to .312 loaded neck - in any event pushed only to 2800 fps. If youre looking for the recipe for success, get a good action plus a top-tier barrel and great glass. He is a great shooter and a great gun-builder as well. Bryan Litz won both the Mid-Range and Long-Range 2015 Championships using 215s. For example, if you shoot a 22 Dasher, Darrell can hydro-form the cases to a 6 Dasher and then neck them down to .22 caliber. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. We can turn your case-necks and trim the brass to your specs. MV is 2680 FPS. From this point we worked up in half-grain increments until pressure signs developed at 2950 fps. The rifle is fitted with a red dot sight, ammo caddies, Ranger Point M-LOK handguard, and a modernized modular buttstock. You Better Believe It. If you do this with your fouler shots you get your fire-forming accomplished without using up any extra barrel life.. Jason Cohens We the People patriotic .284 Shehane F-Class rifle. Its OK to be frugal, but sometimes cutting corners will cause you more problems and have you chasing your tail. But Sierras new 183gr MK bullet (with factory-uniformed meplats) seems to perform very well as does the Berger 180 VLD. At IBS matches I studied other shooters equipment and techniques. Some barrels are faster than others. Heres another handsome .284 Shehane F-Open rifle. 01263 739923 Phone lines open till 10pm, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year - Shop Open From Monday to Friday 7.30am - 4pm Many records have been shot with both button-rifled, and cut-rifled barrels. Do you have a gun youd like to see featured there? This handsome rifle, which belongs to Forum member J.J.Coe, represents the state-of-the-art for 100/200-yard benchrest rifles. I talked two stock makers into making them. Hard to imagine it still makes weight with a wood stock and a 36 power Leopold. We had three shooters and each rifle was fired simultaneously with no-wind zeros on three separate targets set at 1000 yards. 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. 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. For more info, visit DJsBrass.com or call Darrell Jones at 205-461-4680. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. I push out to 600 yds and do a ladder test in round-robin format. Do you tune the barrel to the load? Henry: I do not consider myself another Carlos Hathcock or some master marksman. 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. More speed, less pressure? The 7mm RSAUM is another outstanding long-range round. Henry: At the Nationals, I used my 17-lb Light Gun for both Light and Heavy Class. That makes the stock stiffer in the vertical plane, reducing the hinging effect forward of the action. I actually shot the hydro-formed brass in a match [without further fire-forming]. My purpose was to find a cartridge that would launch the high-BC, 180gr 7mm bullets at competitive velocities for F-Class competition. After the NC State Champs, the gun went into hibernation for the winter. 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. This is one sport where you can be a champion in later life., Click on Rifle Photos to View Full-screen Versions. Here he is with parents Karen and Ken Klemm. Here is the wifes quilted Maple 96 Mauser 6.555. I spend the first part of my 3-minute prep period making sure my front rest and rear bag are in-line. My groups were respectable: a four-group, 3.055 Agg. Cartridge Choice A 40 .284 Win Improved In 2013, Henry Pasquet won the IBS 1000-Yard Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. 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. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. 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. Henry: I had true Heavy Guns with 5-inch fronts and 3-inch rears. Ian used a Vortex 15-60X52mm Golden Eagle scope (as did runner-up Ted Plunkett). In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! If you are unsure whether this rod guide is for your rifle, please give us a call or shoot us an email. (function() { The paper tells the rest of the story. Note also the tuner on the barrel. Henry worked hard, learned fast, and pursued accuracy with a vengence. I have a concrete bench using a slab from a yard furniture place on concrete blocks. The update also features a lot of new lines for existing calibers. However, by blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. With the .284 Shehane, you have a .308 bolt face, medium action, and Lapua brass. I chose this action based on BAT Machines impeccable reputation. There are hundreds of cartridge types capable of winning in F-Open. What is .284 KMR IMP and why choose it over the straight .284 Winchester? If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. Both are remarkably modern, flat-shooting 7mms. JC Steel Gunny Sergeant . If you look at the F-Class and Long Range benchrest equipment lists, you will see that cut-rifled barrels are currently dominating. I use Hodgdon H4831sc powder, CCI BR2 primers, and pointed 180gr Bergers.. To start this project, I contacted Ray Bowman of Precision Rifle & Tool, PrecisionRifleSales.com. The lovely Maple stock was hand-carved by Forum member Spitfire_ER. In matches with unlimited sighters, I generally hold dead center with a no-wind zero and use the point of impact as feedback. Load Data. I shoot primarily local and regional matches Colorado, Wyoming, and possibly Nebraska this summer. They tracked well. Kovan Match Rifles LLC, www.matchrifles.com. This 22 BR Savage, with upgrades from Sharpshooter Supply, is the pride and joy of Forum member Maynard. I use Bore Tech Eliminator on three patches, then follow with a wet nylon brush. Henry: Youre never too old. with holes in the buttstock and forend. This rest proves to be versatile in all my shooting Short- and Long-Range Benchrest AND F-Class. 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. Thanks for reading and good luck Emil Kovan, Share the post "Best F-Class Cartridge Choices For Mid-Range and Long-Range". Pretty much ALL of them told me that if they had it to do all over again, they WOULD NOT go with the Shehane and, instead, stick with the stock 284 Winchester! Editors NOTE: These numbers are 10 years old. NOTE: Darrell offers Free Annealing with hydro-forming services, which starts at $60 per 100 cases. After that I play a little with seating depth and look for a change. 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. So I did it myself my first Candy Apple red. This step was performed on the cases for the next match and it corrected the problem, as I lost no points to elevation. At the time I was shooting a 300 WSM. Jason Cohens We the People patriotic .284 Shehane F-Class rifle. That all paid off when Henry won the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals this summer, finishing as the Two-Gun Overall National Champion. He tells us: I found this piece of wood as a return at a lumber yard about 7-8 years ago. DJs Brass Service now offers custom case hydro-forming to your exact specs. 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. The Vortex Golden Eagle HD scope showed the mirage I needed in order to make timely wind-hold decisions.. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. 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. The K&M arbor with seating force gauge shows the need to do this. Neck Turning or trim-to-length Custom Order Service (Starting at $60.00/100 for standard cases and $75.00/100 for magnums) 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. Forum Member JimmyMac posted: Picked up my new 6 PPC today. The load consisted of BR2 primers with H4831SC powder. It shoots better then I do. The rifle features a single-feed Alpin action, with Hart 26 1:8-twist barrel, chambered for the 6BRX (6mmBR wildcat) with .269 neck. The rear bag is a Edgewood EDGEbag Gator. 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. 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. Winning F-TR Rifle and Load: Lower center of gravity equals less torque, and that is very important when shooting heavy bullets in fast twist barrels. I figured if I get it up to 2935-2950 fps that will be a point or two saved in a several day match. 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. grip on the bullet) is really important. My match load clocks at 2935 fps with single-digit ES. With the Right Bolt, Left Port action, I can shoot the entire match with minimal movement. 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 1 of 2 . That is pretty good speed from a 26" with H4350. I am thankful for Robert Ross providing the only match location that I can shoot regularly. Other good options are: Kelbly, CG Jackson (good 2-Stage) Anschutz (best 2-Stage for Bat and Kelbly actions), BixN Andy, and David Tubb. Optimum freebore for the 230s is too long for the 185/200s, so you would be limited to using only 215/230gr bullets in that barrel.Furthermore, the recoil increase with heavier bullets is substantial, causing the rifle to be more difficult to shoot. Explore. Thats where the .284 Shehane comes into play. The .284 Win gives better barrel life with only giving up a few inches to the 7mmRSAUM. Q: During the Nationals, at the last minute you switched guns. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. I have had an interest in 1000-yard competition for many years and finally got the opportunity to try it. Neck-turning is an additional $0.60 (sixty cents) per case (or $0.75 for magnums) plus actual return shipping. The key here is both calibres are going to shoot around the 2850fps mark accurately with good case and barrel life. You Better Believe It, .284 Shehane Winning Wildcat for F-Open Competition, Sunday GunDay: .284 Shehanes for F-Open Competition. The only goal I have is to obtain the lowest ES and SD I possibly can. This insures the gun returns to the same spot after recoil. 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. I figured if I get it up to 2935-2950 fps that will be a point or two saved in a several day match. 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 use Erics tuner/brakes on all my new barrels.) I then push one wet patch of Eliminator through the bore and leave it. 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. We thank Joel for this smart suggestion. This load ran at 2825 fps. When I do clean, its simple. He can handle all the difficult brass forming/brass restoration chores efficiently and affordably. Sent the pad to Gary Eliseo and he sent it back with the butt plate machined to fit. In the rear I use a special-order Protekor rear Doctor bag with ears spaced 3 inches apart. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. This red rig features a Borden B action (Jewell trigger) fitted with a Lederer 1:14-twist barrel with a Loker tuner. With the U.S. F-Class National Championship running this week in Raton, NM, we thought wed highlight a very important .284 Win rifle. What is not to love about the 284 Shehane? Recently had Darrell Jones of DJs Brass Service hydro-form 6 BRX brass for me. Primer pockets start to get a little looser and the brass seems to need more sizing than the newer brass with less firings. But the majority of Aggregates are probably still being won with 30-caliber bullets shot from some kind of magnum case. At those distances the 6mm and 6.5mm cartridges rule. Tuners definitely can work. I had committed a big reloading No-No. Cleaning Procedures 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. I selected a Broughton 5C because, as my gunsmith says, They just shoot. I have shot this in 3x600 matches with good results. The front rest is a SEB Max (see above). 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.

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