Here are some of our favorite Pride and Joy rifles recently showcased in our Forum. This procedure is recommended by Joel Kendrick, the 2004 IBS 600-yard Shooter of the Year. Many records have been shot with both button-rifled, and cut-rifled barrels. Bryan did all the stock work and fitted the action, rails, and RAD recoil pad. After a brief conversation with Alex, I placed an order, and had the stock inletted and bedded at my shop in a month. JC Steel Gunny Sergeant . 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. Q: Henry, you can shoot long-distance on your own property in Missouri. So I did it myself my first Candy Apple red. EDITOR: Guys, there is a ton of solid gold information in this article take your time and read it carefully. When I do clean, its simple. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. It was fitted to my action by Dale Woolum of Woolum Accuracy. I usually start to consider tossing the brass around 15 firings. 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. Team member Jay Christopherson praised his team-mates and also gave credit to his rivals: Team Grizzly was outstanding for the LR Open Gold. Despite the issues I explained in the load development section with low initial velocities on new barrels, I would say the .284 is fairly easy to tune. We had three shooters and each rifle was fired simultaneously with no-wind zeros on three separate targets set at 1000 yards. Have you learned important techniques from other Forum members and other shooters? It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. The Lapua brass is worth the difference. With the Right Bolt, Left Port action, I can shoot the entire match with minimal movement. My groups were respectable: a four-group, 3.055 Agg. Share the post "Save Time and Bullets Fire-Form with your Fouler Shots". I initially had the standard rear stock until Tommy Shurley and Mike Hearn came out with an adjustable rear plate. I have known Alex Sitman for many years, and use his stocks exclusively, but was not very familiar with his new Low Profile F-Open stock. On top is a March HM 10-60x56mm scope in March Gen 3 rings. NOTE: If youre skeptical of those single-digit chron readings, click on the Video Playback screen below to view Ballard test-firing a load that delivers an ES of 5 and SD of 2 for five shots. 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. This has a McMillan Kestros ZR stock fitted with a RAD (spring-loaded buttpad) system with custom spring. I use Erics tuner/brakes on all my new barrels.) Grimstod currently runs 95gr Berger VLDs in Lapua brass. Some of my cases have been fired at least 10 times with primer pockets reasonably firm. I contacted Darrell to hydraulically form 6mm Dasher from Lapua 6mm BR brass. Low Center of Gravity Tames Torque 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. Birchwood Casey Shoot-N-C 17.25" Sight-in Target - 5 Targets 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. 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 think thats why Ive been able to build loads that consistently deliver single-digit Extreme Spreads with ultra-low SDs. Enjoy this trip back in time to when the .284 Win was the new kid on the block. I have been interested in long range shooting for a long time including ground hog hunting. It offers great barrel life, it is super-easy to tune and its recoil is very manageable. This rest proves to be versatile in all my shooting Short- and Long-Range Benchrest AND F-Class. In this sport, you can excel even in your 60s, 70s and beyond. The recoil difference between the 6.5-284 and the .284 is about the same as the difference between a 6x250AI and a 6.5-284. Rifle SpecificationsAll the Hardware For some cartridge types, I can pre-form cases to assist in fire-forming a wildcat cartridge. The gun gets transported in a Pelican Hard case when I travel. And Darrells turn-around time is typically very fast. At the 2009 F-Class Nationals, held at Camp Butner, NC, Ballard shot a 1328-62X to win his second straight National title. Light Gun competition (16 1/2 & 17lbs.) As we commenced load development, Jerry Tierneys .284 Win load data posted on this 6mmBR.com gave us a good starting point. That all paid off when Henry won the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals this summer, finishing as the Two-Gun Overall National Champion. Products. Forum member JHN did this job himself. The photo above shows multiple wood-stocked Palma rifles belonging to Forum member SParker. 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. Forum member FrankZ explains: This is my favorite rifle and it will become my daughters first centerfire. Vihtavuori has added new loads to the available reloading data, and this time we're also offering data for the .284 Winchester! The Berger 215gr Hybrids have been used to win many competitions including recently the 2015 F-Class Nationals. Do you have a gun youd like to see featured there? The action area of this stock has been beefed up to house the large BAT MB action. Forum member Darrell Jones offers a full range of brass prep, brass forming, and brass restoration (annealing, ultra-sonic cleaning) at very affordable prices. regulated countries every rifle cartridge combo has to be proofed at 125% of this maximum C.I.P. Ultrasonic Cleaning, Check Necks, and Annealing ($35.00/100 normal or $45.00/100 magnum) If I have switching conditions, I will remove all wind from the scope, slow down, use the flags and mirage, still holding off. He was interested in building a rifle with the new Master Class Low Profile F-Open Stock, created by Carl Bernosky and Alex Sitman of Master Class Stocks. Along with these popular cartridge types, DJs Brass can hydro-form 6 PPC, 30 PPC, 6 BRA, 30 BR, .260 AI, .284 Shehane and other wildcats. I also liked the fact that the MB (medium long front) action offered an extended front end. In 2013, Henry Pasquet won the IBS 1000-Yard Nationals shooting a .284 Shehane. Ballards Purple Haze rifle features superb components, including a BAT MB action, Nightforce 12-42 BR Scope, and a wickedly accurate 32 Broughton barrel. I will occasionally mess with the tuner and tighten things up if possible. You can see your scopes crosshairs stay on the target the whole time and push the rifle back for the next shot. Ian Klemm shot great to win the F-TR National Championship. OK, if we now net the barrel cost savings (-$.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. NEW for 2019! Dale also threaded the barrel for a Woolum Accuracy tuner. Neck turning a plus to .312 loaded neck - in any event pushed only to 2800 fps. Dale also threaded the barrel for a Woolum Accuracy tuner. By blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. Do you shoot a popular wildcat (such as the 6 BRA), but hate the hassle of fire-forming all your own cartridge brass? 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. Jay Cutright chambers my barrels. He loaded Sierra 100gr Pro-Hunter bullets, and took this nice Roe Buck at 240 yards through a gap in the foliage. Q: First, do you have any advice for older shooters getting started in their golden years? You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. Tips for F-Class Competitors It shot a 3.597 pretty amazing. We also remove the carbon build-up in muzzle brakes. 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. var _gaq = _gaq || []; Whidden's hand-polished sizer die has a shorter OAL for better shoulder bump-back, a smaller base, and tighter internal tolerances. 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. The barrel is a Hawk Hill HV contour finished at 28 inches. What are the attractions of this sport? Forum Member Gunnermhr states: This is my new 12-lb Dasher for the 1000 Yard Benchrest silhouette matches. It should run on (6.5)-284 brass as that's the parent case Originally there was 284 Winchester whixh was necked down to 6.5 and became the wildcat benchrest favourite Now the 7mm bullets have been developed to such a degree they outshine the 6.5 fare so the trend has swung back to 284 or 284 Shehane or KLM Still a 6.5/284 parent case to start . ), Darrell Jones of DJs Brass Service went far beyond the call of duty, to assist me [with my first] IBS match. Q: Tell us about your Nationals-winning rifle and bench gear. You Better Believe It. Forum member Jim Hardy has shot the .284 with great success. Cost Comparison: .284 Win vs. 6.5-284 Henrys Championship-winning rig is shown below. The 6.5 caliber allowed for the use of long, aerodynamic bullets. The stock is an HS Precision painted by Premier Accuracy. I will travel to the F-Class Nationals in Raton as well. After trying other solvents, I have gone back to Wipe-outs Carb-Out and Patch-Out products. I damaged an extractor and had to send the bolt back to BAT. 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. 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. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); 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. The lovely Maple stock was hand-carved by Forum member Spitfire_ER. Two 4 x 8 sheets of plywood hold four IBS targets. One of the biggest reasons why I like Master Class stocks, is the pistol grip. The Lawn Ranger 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 offer that die-making service in addition to barrel chambering. HoustonWe Have a Problem He tells us: In my humble opinion, the .284 Shehane is the best balanced long-range round there is bar none. It still supported on a 3 forearm and is full length. DJs Brass Service now offers custom case hydro-forming to your exact specs. He said he had just the stock that I could use, and sent that to Bryan Blake at Blake Machine. This gun has more than exceeded my expectations, winning matches and setting a new 1000-yard, single-target F-Class National Record (200-13X). The rifle features a BAT B Action. When searching for custom dies, it almost seems like that the odds are stacked against us. It resembles a 6BR on steroids and it is almost as easy to tune. I do this because I have never had success waiting on a condition to come back. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. Hydro-forming by Darrell costs $0.60 (sixty cents) per case with a minimum order of $60. The 6.5-284 wins its share of matches, and is a true tack-driver when tuned right. Darrell also just got a custom hydro die for the .284 Shehane, a wildcat based on the .284 Winchester. It also has become one of the best for varmint and long range big game shooting too. To quote Danny Biggs (a two times FTR National Champion) The 185 BTLR is the best bullet for .308 Win ever made. IMPORTANT TIP: After 3 firings I will uniform the primer pockets and anneal the case necks. Norm loaded Berger 184gr 7mm bullets in Lapua brass. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. Ray keeps Jewell triggers in stock so the only piece left to acquire was the scope. I loaded 44 rounds using 55.0 grains of H4831sc. This has proven to be a valuable tool in my load development. With Darrells hydro-forming service you dont have to buy any special dies or other equipment. That is almost exactly where I run my 26 7 Saum with 180s and RL 23. I loaned my Dasher to another shooter two years ago and he got second at the 600-yard Nationals. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. 0. With the .284 Shehane, you have a .308 bolt face, medium action, and Lapua brass. This state-of-the-art .284 Shehane F-Open rifle belongs to Forum member Willow. The paper tells the rest of the story. The price starts at $60.00 per hundred for standard cases or $75.00/100 for magnum size. I sort my bullets to 0.005 overall length, rejecting about five percent. The final component on this rifle is a 12-4256 Nightforce BR with DD-1 reticle set in Leupold Quick Release rings. 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