One of the biggest reasons why I like Master Class stocks, is the pistol grip. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. Load development for me starts with each new barrel. What is not to love about the 284 Shehane? This is a very popular option for F-Open Shooters. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Share the post "Accurate Cartridges The .284 Shehane, an Improved .284 Win". This procedure is recommended by Joel Kendrick, the 2004 IBS 600-yard Shooter of the Year. Share the post "Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? Editors NOTE: These numbers are 10 years old. This blue marble-painted beauty features a BAT B action timed by Alex, fitted with Jewell trigger, and Borden trigger guard. As with the first barrel, the second barrel yielded 2775 fps with a starter load of 53.0 grains of H4831sc. Why did you go from a 6mm Dasher to a 7mm Shehane? This allows me to use the center as my primary hold. Note how the vertical centerline of the stock is very close to the barrel. The 22 BR and 22 Dasher are capable of outstanding accuracy with a large variety of bullets and powders. Q: You are in your 70s now and have only been shooting competitively for a few years. var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true;
That enhancement makes a BIG difference. Barrel: Duane made another good choice here. The barrel was near-new; this was the first time I had used it this year. Thanks for taking the time. The price for a 'Big Dawg' in Rutland laminate is $545. Get some good equipment and eliminate having issues that can be caused by budget builds. I will run it through its paces shortly and see how well it does. He is always trying new ideas. 10 shot group at 100 yards off bipod with back bag, (would like to have that first shot back) . This state-of-the-art .284 Shehane F-Open rifle belongs to Forum member Willow. For shooters who are not sold on the .284 Winchester, I give you a real-world ballistics shoot-off. Processing Fired Cases: My fired cases are tumbled in walnut shell media, then cleaned off. I would also encourage other older shooters not to quit. This article features the impressive .284 Shehane Light Gun used by Henry Pasquet to capture the 2013 IBS 1000-yard Nationals. On a bench you do notice the recoil. I didnt have a good paintwork place so I had to improvise. Products. It was fitted to my action by Dale Woolum of Woolum Accuracy. The rear bag also has the new 3M material on contact surfaces (photo at right). The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. Share the post "Sunday GunDay: .284 Shehanes for F-Open Competition". Ballards huge success with the .284 Winchester cartridge helped make the .284 Win (and .284 Win Improveds) the dominant cartridge in F-Open competition worldwide. After getting in late one Saturday night, I forgot to clean my rifle. The load consisted of BR2 primers with H4831SC powder. I will occasionally mess with the tuner and tighten things up if possible. This keeps the center of gravity low and helps the rifle recoil smoothly with less hop in the bags. You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. 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. 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. Using 24-inch pressure barrels, maximum velocities for the .284 Win. I had a local gunsmith cut a thread on the muzzle brake for a tuner I got from Sid Goodling. (Thats with a reasonably fast barrel. Its not pretty but it tracks like a Heavy Gun stock. The DDR-2 has a heavier horizontal line, with a center dot. Its throated for the 180gr Bergers. Complete game changer! Ian used a Vortex 15-60X52mm Golden Eagle scope (as did runner-up Ted Plunkett). You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. It resembles a 6BR on steroids and it is almost as easy to tune. I use Hodgdon H4831sc powder, CCI BR2 primers, and pointed 180gr Bergers., Share the post "Accurate Cartridges The .284 Shehane, an Improved .284 Win", Tags: .284 Shehane, .284 Winchester, Erik Cortina, F-Class, F-Open, Improved, Ryan Pierce. From this point we worked up in half-grain increments until pressure signs developed at 2950 fps. Brux Barrels is not the only company that produces very accurate cut-rifled barrels. To read the accompanying article click here. Do you shoot a popular wildcat (such as the 6 BRA), but hate the hassle of fire-forming all your own cartridge brass? But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. However, the challenge in shooting this rifle was recoil management. If you look at the F-Class and Long Range benchrest equipment lists, you will see that cut-rifled barrels are currently dominating. 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. The bullet was moved out .003 to maintain position relative to the lands. The bolt carrier will most likely be slamming into the back of your action as well, which is obviously bad. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. In the rear I use a special-order Protekor rear Doctor bag with ears spaced 3 inches apart. With the Right Bolt, Left Port action, I can shoot the entire match with minimal movement. Henry: I had 20/10 vision when I was young, but am down to only 20/20. Custom-made dies should size the case just right, but sometimes the dies internal dimensions are slightly off, and this leads to problem number two: dies sizing too much (or even worse) too little. I shot the .284 Win in heavy gun. The new barrel on this rifle was tested using the same load. The .284 Win is currently dominating in F-Open competition. This article covers only the (currently) most popular cartridge/bullet combos for F-Class (F-Open and F-TR). All these components have been a successful combination that has worked flawlessly[.]. Fortunately, the Range at Raton saved some of its most challenging conditions for the final match of the championship. However, by blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. The average cost of a barrel, chambered and fitted, is $500.00. It is chambered (no surprise) for the 6 PPC cartridge, which dominates the short-range game. Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. Sighter Strategies If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. Many championships have been won, and many records set with those two bullets in the .308 Win. I initially had the standard rear stock until Tommy Shurley and Mike Hearn came out with an adjustable rear plate. 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. I read the article on 6mmBR.com about Jerry Tierneys .284 Winchester and the cogs began to turn. Tuning Loads for the .284 Win Improved Cartridges That enhancement makes a BIG difference. I sent him a Panda F-Class action with a +20 MOA Picatinny rail. Think how much range time (and barrel life) that saved me. There are many improved variants of the original .284 Winchester: 7mm Walker, .284 Shehane, .284 Ackley and so on. This We the People rifle will be one of my primary rifles for F-Open competition. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. The rifle began its life as a Will McClosky Cerus stock. We also compared notes and made each other better. as is and can be made as light as 3lbs. From ultrasonic cleaning to custom annealing for specific wildcat cartridges. 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 . Light Gun competition (16 1/2 & 17lbs.) Then give Darrell Jones at DJs Brass a call at 205-461-4680. To dispense powder, I use a RCBS ChargeMaster set 0.1 grain below my desired load and then weigh them on a Sartorius GD-503 magnetic force restoration scale to get identical charges. 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. Then use the tuner and tune the barrel to the load. And F-Class guys if youre shooting a .284 Win-based case in F-Open you should definitely read Henrys precision reloading advice. A dummy round was sent to Pacific Tool and Gauge to have a reamer ground to our specs. 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. All this data was duplicated on several occasions. The 6.5 caliber allowed for the use of long, aerodynamic bullets. Forum Member Gunnermhr states: This is my new 12-lb Dasher for the 1000 Yard Benchrest silhouette matches. What is .284 KMR IMP and why choose it over the straight .284 Winchester? It was all about bolt lift. Heres my loading method. 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. To travel down to New Mexico and win at Raton was very satisfying as I had to come from behind. Ian told us: This Championship was especially difficult as a particularly strong challenger [and new 1000-yard record-holder] Mike Plunkett had earned an early lead and I would have to make up 6 points in the final day to win. This red rig features a Borden B action (Jewell trigger) fitted with a Lederer 1:14-twist barrel with a Loker tuner. At this point the barrel had 439 rounds through it. There are hundreds of cartridge types capable of winning in F-Open. I went to some VHA jamborees also. At the 2009 F-Class Nationals, held at Camp Butner, NC, Ballard shot a 1328-62X to win his second straight National title. The last segment of prep time is spent trying to dope the wind. Henry: I use a tuner or tuner/brake on every barrel. I would stay away from the .223 Remington. We know that Krieger, Bartlein, Satern, and Hawk Hill Custom all make fine cut-rifled barrels as well. Luckily, however, it was still shooting very well. HoustonWe Have a Problem He tells us: I found this piece of wood as a return at a lumber yard about 7-8 years ago. Duane decided to use a BAT M action for this rifle, and I think that he could not have made a better choice. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. He can also turn the necks to your specs (for an additional charge). The "old" 284 Winchester on the right is loaded to COAL of 2.8 inches. I've not shot any of these but there's plenty of info out there. Duane decided to have the barrel chambered for my 284 KMR IMP (Improved) wildcat. Hydro-Form Specialty cases (such as Dasher) $0.60 (sixty cents) each minimum of 100 pieces plus actual return shipping cost Its low recoil along with its super grouping ability and good ballistics make it my number one choice for Mid-Range. The gun gets transported in a Pelican Hard case when I travel. I found this very important in holding good elevation (minimal vertical dispersion). Other components are: Borden BRMXD LBRP DLC-coated action, Bartlein 32, 4 groove, 1:8.5-twist 400MOD steel barrel, and TriggerTech Diamond trigger. I use a bore guide when anything goes down the barrel. For starters, a .300 WSM is certainly capable of winning mid-range matches but it is not ideal. I push out to 600 yards and do a ladder test in round-robin format. 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. Great information and write up Cody. IMPORTANT: Contact Darrell for shipping instructions BEFORE sending brass for processing. The stock in laminate weighs 3lbs. 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js';
After trying Federal 210m primers, CCI BR-2 primers, light tension, heavy tension, jamming, jumping, we settled on 56.0+ grains of H4831sc with CCI BR-2 primers. As we commenced load development, Jerry Tierneys .284 Win load data posted on this 6mmBR.com gave us a good starting point. ], Conclusion (and Other Options) 7mm Short Magnum Options Record Fire I prefer these because because of their size (large bedding footprint) smoothness, timing, options available, and last but not least visual appearance. Had 1000 pieces to fireform and didnt want to do all that on a brand new barrel. Dies for an Improved .284 Win Cartridge More speed, less pressure? 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. (For short-range benchrest, I was shooting a Bob Scoville carbon stock and Terry Leonard laminate). This is the .284 Winchester rig that Charles Ballard used to win back-to-back F-Open titles in 2008 and 2009. Team Pierce Engineering won the F-TR Mid-Range Team event. I feel that the best option (if available) for shooters interested in wildcat chambers is to have their gunsmiths make the dies. My rifle is chambered in .284 Shehane. That makes the stock stiffer in the vertical plane, reducing the hinging effect forward of the action. He has learned a few special techniques along the way to ensure uniform case-forming. With the .284 Shehane, you have a .308 bolt face, medium action, and Lapua brass. This has a McMillan Kestros ZR stock fitted with a RAD (spring-loaded buttpad) system with custom spring. I will occasionally mess with the tuner and tighten things up if possible. The shooters then exchanged rifles and we repeated the test a couple times. They tracked well. We all know that conditions are not always moderate thats why something a little bit bigger will save you a Nine or two. Best powders in most barrels are Varget and H4350, I dont use double-based powders such as Reloder 17 and the Vihtavuori N500 series because of their unpredictable performance day to day (greater temp sensitivity). Jays metal-work is so precise that I can screw any barrel hes chambered to any BAT action I own. Team LBB: Jay Christopherson, Erik Cortina, Tom Hendricks, Pat Scully, Coach Bob Sebold. Speaking of the stock, there was only one choice, a Purple Haze laminated F-class model from Precision Rifle & Tool. Tips for F-Class Competitors Once you get it formed I would push it faster than that or I wouldnt even bother with the Shehane. 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). If you were loading in a short action, maybe the 162 grain bullets would be the ones to go for. My good friend at CRS Custom Rifle Stocks in Aaronsburg, PA made and painted the stock. I talked two stock makers into making them. He loaded Sierra 100gr Pro-Hunter bullets, and took this nice Roe Buck at 240 yards through a gap in the foliage. Jason explains why he selected the .284 Shehane chambering: The .284 Shehane is amazing, very forgiving and not temperamental. I use the Omega powder trickler with a Sartorius GD-503 lab-grade balance to achieve that. At this stage in life, we now have the time and money to get good equipment and rifles. The barrel with which I shot my record was removed after that match so I dont put too many rounds on it before the Nationals. If it makes sense, try it. 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. Dont lose your accuracy by having carbon build up and close off the clearance required for the most accurate bullet release through a muzzle brake. Note: Extra charges apply for neck-turning and neck expansion operations, or specialized cartridge-forming operations. So what is ideal, and why? I explained to a friend that not lubing the neck is like overhauling an engine without lubing the cylinders. 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. Forum member Jim Hardy has shot the .284 with great success. This does make a difference at 1000 yards. Jason Cohens We the People patriotic .284 Shehane F-Class 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. It was fitted to my action by Dale Woolum of Woolum Accuracy. ALL Bulletin content is copyrighted, 2023 AccurateShooter.com. 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. The .284 is my hands-down choice for shooting F-Class. Shooters may experiment with either shooting style to find what suits them best. Darrell is a hydro-forming wizard who has perfected the process over the last couple of years. For some cartridge types, I can pre-form cases to assist in fire-forming a wildcat cartridge. Winning F-TR Rifle and Load: Long-Range Only F-Open Cartridge And he tells us Those guys in Montana are keeping me very busying hydro-forming the 6BR Ackley (6 BRA). The 7mm RSAUM is another outstanding long-range round. What is not to love about the 284 Shehane? . Second I visited his shop during the SWN in February and liked what I observed and how he approached things. If you get the same push on the same bullet with the same neck tension, good things are going to happen. Emil Kovan is one of the top F-Class shooters in the world. It takes a great rifle to approach that goal, but it is also up to the shooter to learn and experiment as much as possible in order to achieve success. This sports a suppressed, 26 MTU 1:7.5-twist barrel. I push out to 600 yds and do a ladder test in round-robin format. 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. 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. I have a 29 barrel also though since its a setback. Team LBB shot well, to earn a second straight Mid-Range National Title, and grab second (Silver) at Long Range. This rig scored second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. With only 11 rounds through the new tube, I shot a 600-yard match on June 22, 2008. 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. Heres another handsome .284 Shehane F-Open rifle. For those who do not have a dedicated barrel for fire-forming, this should help keep your round-count down. 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. I shoot primarily local and regional matches Colorado, Wyoming, and possibly Nebraska this summer. 2016 F-Class Open Canadian Championship, Silver Medal (tied for first on score), 2015 F-Class Open National Championship, Silver Medal, F-Class Open National Championship Teams, 2015, 2014, 2013, Shooting Team Member, Over 15 wins in Regional and State Championships in Palma, F-TR, F-Open, 2017 U.S. National Development Team Member, Share the post "Sunday GunDay: The Modern F-Open Rifle". Choices for Mid-Range in Tougher Conditions: After I get the feedback I need from my sighters its time to go for record. Forum Member JimmyMac posted: Picked up my new 6 PPC today. The 6.5 and 300 stayed consistently within an inch of each other. The laminated stock was modified by Tommy Shurley from a standard 3-wide fore-end to a 5-wide True-Trac with an adjustable 3-wide rear plate. I had committed a big reloading No-No. March scopes are also very popular and very well-made. Is there a big difference in tracking and/or stability? The accompanying data was developed using Sierra bullets fired in a 26-inch Match Grade Machine test . When shooting his PPC, Joel uses those fouler shots to fire-form his new brass. 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. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s);
My straight .284 almost required me to stand up to eject brass. Its similar to a Tooley MBR with a few modifications. I contacted Darrell to hydraulically form 6mm Dasher from Lapua 6mm BR brass. 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. I start 0.6 grains lower than my last charge that worked. Jason Jumped to Open Class after Starting with F-TR This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! At the request of some of the forum moderators, Id like to start a discussion on the 284 Shehane (improved 284 Winchester). The ST-1000L & F are used in IBS, NBRSA and Williamsport 1000yd. He is also doing a ton of fire-forming for the 100/200 benchrest crowd, hydro-forming 220 Russian into 6 PPC. Compared to the original Master Class F-Open stock, the barrel sits about an inch lower. I wanted to do something different PAINT it. Big Mistake! We thank Joel for this smart suggestion. 2018 was my first National event and was a learning experience for me. On Saturday my .284 was absolutely hammering, but Sunday I started noticing a hard bolt lift. This article will focus on proven choices, currently used by the top F-Class shooters in the world. In C.I.P. You Better Believe It". Improved by definition means made better, I took a great cartridge, and modified it to increase capacity, reduce pressure, and increase brass life. Art Cocchia advised getting a load with a good known accuracy node with minimum extreme spread, which controls vertical. 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. Here are the team members, with Grizzly President Shiraz Balolia top left and coach Trudie Fay in the middle. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. If you want to run 180gr-class 7mm bullets over 2900 FPS, it is cheaper and more convenient to have a barrel chambered in 284 KMR IMP than to spend $650 for a magnum bolt. My old straight .284 load at 2890 fps had ES spread in single digits for 10 shots. Unless you really get some exotic woods they all seem to blend together. The big bore shooters believe a heavier bullet flies better in unpredictable wind conditions. Anneal Case Necks Only ($20.00/100 normal or $25.00/100 magnum) Ray keeps Jewell triggers in stock so the only piece left to acquire was the scope. DJs Brass Offers Specialized Custom Services Others will tell you that the rifle must be on to win. Here are the initial powder tests for the Shehane. I would not go any hotter in the interest of case life. I think thats why Ive been able to build loads that consistently deliver single-digit Extreme Spreads with ultra-low SDs. Henry: For my .284 Shehane at the Nationals, I loaded 52.5 grains of Hodgdon H4350 and Federal BR-2 primers behind Berger 180gr VLDs. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Straight .284 or Shehane you cannot go wrong. Three-Minute Prep Period with 130-, 140-, 150-, and 160-grain bullets are 3,130, 3,079, 2,968, and 2,864 fps respectively. Register for the Forum and you can add your favorite gun to the list. What is your barrel cleaning procedure? It was one week before the match and I had a rifle and no rounds. With the .284 Shehane, my bolt cycles like there is no case to eject. Using these figures, the barrel cost of a .284 Win is $.17 per round vs. $.42 per round for the 6.5-284. On top is a March HM 10-60x56mm scope in March Gen 3 rings. Annealing plus ultrasonic cleaning starts at $35 per 100 cases ($45 for magnum cases). Velocities vary between barrels approx 2850 to 2880. I encountered vertical, vertical, and more vertical. 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. At the time I was shooting a 300 WSM. If you want more than a standard 284 Win in a short-fat, move up to a 7mm WSM. 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. Load development for me starts with each new barrel. My fireform loads are going 2765 FPS. Another great service DJs Brass provides is precision neck-turning. Q: First, do you have any advice for older shooters getting started in their golden years? CLICK IMAGE below for full-screen version. Amazing..!! You must log in or register to reply here. and F-class cross the coarse shooting. This rest proves to be versatile in all my shooting Short- and Long-Range Benchrest AND F-Class. 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! The .284 Shehane has won in Benchrest as well as F-Class competition. Reloading Depot . I considered the Leupold competition scopes but ultimately decided on the Nightforce BR. who used the .284 Shehane to finish third at the 2009 F-Class Worlds in England says the .284 Shehane is very accurate with superb vertical spreads at 1000 yards. I will travel to the F-Class Nationals in Raton as well. Support Our SPONSORS Competitive Edge 5 x 2.5 'Big Bottom' This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. This stunning .284 Shehane rifle was constructed as a raffle prize to benefit Team USA members preparing for the F-Class World Championship. Note the 5-wide fore-end which is not legal for F-Class. The rifle features a BAT B Action. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. Its OK to be frugal, but sometimes cutting corners will cause you more problems and have you chasing your tail. Bryan never seems to be happy with the status quo. 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. What can you reveal? So I did it myself my first Candy Apple red. It also has become one of the best for varmint and long range big game shooting too. The key here is both calibres are going to shoot around the 2850fps mark accurately with good case and barrel life. I asked people that shot both the Shehane and the straight 284 about the pros and cons. Henry: I had true Heavy Guns with 5-inch fronts and 3-inch rears. You Better Believe It. Neck turning a plus to .312 loaded neck - in any event pushed only to 2800 fps. So I had the idea of painting the stock because there are so many wood stocks with clear coat these days. The K&M arbor with seating force gauge shows the need to do this. My groups were respectable: a four-group, 3.055 Agg. This prize rifle features all top-of-the-line components: Borden BRMXD Action, Cerus multi-laminate stock with forearm extension, R.A.D. This 22 BR Savage, with upgrades from Sharpshooter Supply, is the pride and joy of Forum member Maynard. The front rest is a SEB Max (see above). In this section, Charles Ballard explains the basics of shooting an F-Class match, from the initial prep period to end of match. With a good set-up, older guys can compete with anyone out there. Henry was kind enough to talk about his rifle, his reloading methods, and his strategy for success. A 284 Shehane at 2900f.p.s. _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.accurateshooter.com']);
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. Vihtavuori has added new loads to the available reloading data, and this time we're also offering data for the .284 Winchester! Heres a tip for guys who shoot the 6 PPC, 6 Dasher, 6 BRA, .284 Shehane, or other wildcat cartridges that require fire-forming. And the job gets done quickly. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! Cost Comparison: .284 Win vs. 6.5-284 Yes, thats a long, heavy barrel, but I think the length gives me a velocity advantage. 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.