Ballards Purple Haze rifle features superb components, including a BAT MB action, Nightforce 12-42 BR Scope, and a wickedly accurate 32 Broughton barrel. The proud owner, Forum member Aeon, tells us: This is a Gary Eliseo RTM chassis with pickle forks. Brux Barrels is not the only company that produces very accurate cut-rifled barrels. At IBS matches I studied other shooters equipment and techniques. We ran about .002 neck tension with the 180s seated just touching the lands. Share the post "Sunday GunDay: Back-to-Back Championship Winning .284 Win". Next Last. 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. Do not go for the hottest loads, which just reduces brass life. Here is the wifes quilted Maple 96 Mauser 6.555. Bryan Litz won both the Mid-Range and Long-Range 2015 Championships using 215s. Neck Turning or trim-to-length Custom Order Service (Starting at $60.00/100 for standard cases and $75.00/100 for magnums) The 6.5-284 wins its share of matches, and is a true tack-driver when tuned right. Another great service DJs Brass provides is precision neck-turning. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. The ST-1000L & F are used in IBS, NBRSA and Williamsport 1000yd. Luckily, however, it was still shooting very well. In fact, this impressive sub-quarter MOA group was shot while fire-forming with a very well-worn barrel! Then use the tuner and tune the barrel to the load. Anneal Case Necks Only ($20.00/100 normal or $25.00/100 magnum) I found that the 300 WSMs vertical really tightened up after about 50 rounds. The rifle began its life as a Will McClosky Cerus stock. Tuning Loads for the .284 Win Improved Cartridges [This] caliber has awesome accuracy. We know that Krieger, Bartlein, Satern, and Hawk Hill Custom all make fine cut-rifled barrels as well. I do this because I have never had success waiting on a condition to come back. Q: Henry, you have been a Forum member for many years. For more information, visit DJsBrass.com, or call Darrell at (205) 461-4680. The Lapua brass is worth the difference. Once I get something that works well at 600 yards I go back in work around that by 0.1 grains. I then push one wet patch of Eliminator through the bore and leave it. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. One of the most popular features of our Shooters Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy thread. Fortunately, the Range at Raton saved some of its most challenging conditions for the final match of the championship. Down one mark cut the group in half! The front rest is a SEB Max (see above). With the .284 Shehane, you have a .308 bolt face, medium action, and Lapua brass. 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 my advice: 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. Powder charges are dispensed and weighed with an RCBS ChargeMaster Electronic Dispenser, which is regularly calibrated with check-weights to assure accuracy. 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 your barrel or bullets are average, dont expect to perform above average in competition. I will run it through its paces shortly and see how well it does. Any residual lube from case expansion is then cleaned out of the case mouth with alcohol on a bronze brush. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. So what is ideal, and why? I have shot this in 3x600 matches with good results. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. I noticed that Bryan had been adding aluminum rails to the front of Cerus stocks to lower the center of gravity and improve tracking. The rifle features a BAT B Action. All this data was duplicated on several occasions. Jays metal-work is so precise that I can screw any barrel hes chambered to any BAT action I own. After trying other solvents, I have gone back to Wipe-outs Carb-Out and Patch-Out products. Berger 190gr HT @ CBTO of 2.390, Lapua 6.5-284 necked up to 7mm, VV N165, Federal GM210M & CCI . Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fireforming loads. The variable power and unobstructed DD-1 reticle of the NF were deciding factors. Once I get something that works well at 600 yards I go back in work around that by 0.1 grains. I spend the first part of my 3-minute prep period making sure my front rest and rear bag are in-line. The 6.5X47 Lapua necked down to 6mm is also a great option for mid range matches. First thing I thought was, That would make a nice stock., Heres a modern, low-profile, short-range Benchrest rifle, finished proudly in bright red. The update also features a lot of new lines for existing calibers. New brass gave slightly slower velocity but better numbers: ES of 7 to 9 fps, and SD of 2 to 3 fps. Team members included: Doug Boyer, Josh Moore, Richard Nixon, John Roethlisberger, Coach Tom Majewski. JavaScript is disabled. Does the extra width make the rifle easier to shoot? Well done father and son! I feel that the best option (if available) for shooters interested in wildcat chambers is to have their gunsmiths make the dies. In this game, we older guys can definitely compete on a par with younger shooters. Improved by definition means made better, I took a great cartridge, and modified it to increase capacity, reduce pressure, and increase brass life. This 22 BR Savage, with upgrades from Sharpshooter Supply, is the pride and joy of Forum member Maynard. This was the second straight F-TR title for Ian, who also won at Lodi, Wisconsin in 2017. Hydro-forming by Darrell costs $0.60 (sixty cents) per case with a minimum order of $60. Register for the Forum and you can add your favorite gun to the list. Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? March scopes are also very popular and very well-made. I shot my best-ever 1K Heavy Gun group (3.348) at days end after 60 to 80 rounds. 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. In this match I found the first weakness in my beloved .284. Joel explains: I like to have relatively new brass always ready. 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. This barrel has 2200 rounds through it. The load consisted of BR2 primers with H4831SC powder. 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. Above is a nice field rifle built up by a father for his daughter. Thats where the .284 Shehane comes into play. I start 0.6 grains lower than my last charge that worked. 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. In a very short span, Ballard and this rifle racked up an impressive string of performances. We have 6mm-284 Winchester dies for sale, from great brands like Forster, Hornady, Lee, Lyman, RCBS, and Redding Reloading Products. I stumbled on a recoil pad that is uniquely effective, the Falcon Strike. The barrel was near-new; this was the first time I had used it this year. The event was well-attended, with excellent turn out for both the Mid-Range and Long-Range cycles. Ballard Wins Back-to-Back F-Open Championships With the U.S. F-Class National Championship running this week in Raton, NM, we thought wed highlight a very important .284 Win rifle. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. I also sought barrel life that would be far superior to that of a 7mm WSM or 6.5-284. This rifle now has 554 rounds through it, but only .003 throat erosion. In this sport, you can excel even in your 60s, 70s and beyond. Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. This load gave us 2910 fps velocity with an Extreme Spread (ES) of 7 fps and a Standard Deviation (SD) of 3 fps over ten (10) shots. He tells us: I found this piece of wood as a return at a lumber yard about 7-8 years ago. .284 Shehane Load Development IMPORTANT TIP: After 3 firings I will uniform the primer pockets and anneal the case necks. He posted: Some like synthetic and some like wood I have both. The big bore shooters believe a heavier bullet flies better in unpredictable wind conditions. You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. Base collar is gold metallic, followed by the red. For most jobs, Darrell tells us, he gets the processed brass to the Post Office within three business days. 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. On top is a Trijicon Accupower riflescope. Dale chambers all my barrels on all my rifles. Sent the pad to Gary Eliseo and he sent it back with the butt plate machined to fit. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Members shown are: Alan Barhardt, Tracy Hogg, Ian Klemm, Ken Klemm, Matt Schwartzkopf, Phil Kelley (Captain), James E Crofts (Coach). He is a great shooter and a great gun-builder as well. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc, with long barrels. Just call Darrell and hell make something work for you. This gray and blue beauty belongs to Forum member Farmer Dave. Its OK to be frugal, but sometimes cutting corners will cause you more problems and have you chasing your tail. What can you reveal? It was all about bolt lift. 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. It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. I have high hopes of it being an great gun. I explained to a friend that not lubing the neck is like overhauling an engine without lubing the cylinders. Bolt timing, ejection, and feeding is going to be messed up. balk at spending x amount of $$$ on a given piece of reloading gear that can provide tangible results, while easily spending several times that on the . The .284 Light Gun needed a muzzle brake and tuner. Q: Henry, you can shoot long-distance on your own property in Missouri. 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. The extra boiler room is enough to drive the 180s at 2900-2950 fps with H4831sc. My load came back together with 54.5 grains of H4831sc. Share the post ".284 Shehane Winning Wildcat for F-Open Competition". 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 . Velocities vary between barrels approx 2850 to 2880. Heres another handsome .284 Shehane F-Open rifle. It is chambered (no surprise) for the 6 PPC cartridge, which dominates the short-range game. Primer pockets start to get a little looser and the brass seems to need more sizing than the newer brass with less firings.. 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. It was still early in the morning and I felt that the heavier bullets would be easier to see against the berm. Home. The barrel is a 32 Broughton 5C. Yes, thats a long, heavy barrel, but I think the length gives me a velocity advantage. Q: You believe consistent neck tension (i.e. Both are remarkably modern, flat-shooting 7mms. I put any variables aside for sighters. Case Prep: I start with Lapua 6.5284 brass necked up to .284 with an expander mandrel. 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. regulated countries every rifle cartridge combo has to be proofed at 125% of this maximum C.I.P. Ian, who won his first title last year in Lodi, Wisconsin, said this year was tougher. I agree with your fireforming load. Andy informed me that this had happened to him with several rifles. Trigger: I recommend and use Jewell triggers. If you look at a .300 WSM and a 6mm Dasher side by side, they appear almost identical in geometry the .300 WSM looks like an super-sized Dasher. I do not weigh brass, bullets, or primers. Other good options are: Kelbly, CG Jackson (good 2-Stage) Anschutz (best 2-Stage for Bat and Kelbly actions), BixN Andy, and David Tubb. Q: What you do enjoy most about long-range benchrest shooting? The action is topped with a stainless BAT tapered (+20 MOA) Picatinny scope rail. Other components are: Borden BRMXD LBRP DLC-coated action, Bartlein 32, 4 groove, 1:8.5-twist 400MOD steel barrel, and TriggerTech Diamond trigger. As I said in the beginning, many cartridge types are capable of winning but are not listed due to their low popularity, case design, or lack of quality components. And if youve got a bucket of brass to neck-turn, thats fine with Darrell he recently neck-turned 1500 pieces of brass for one customer! However, in most barrels, it cant push the 180s at 2900-2950 fps velocity levels*. Aeon adds: The chamber was cut by Mark Chesesbro of Chesebro Rifles. Most importantly, the stock features an extra-long, super-stiff, low profile fore-end. The gun gets transported in a Pelican Hard case when I travel. There is no torquing (gun wobbling) when cycling the bolt. The bullet was moved out .003 to maintain position relative to the lands. He loaded Sierra 100gr Pro-Hunter bullets, and took this nice Roe Buck at 240 yards through a gap in the foliage. For a bit more money Darrell can also uniform the primer pockets and chamfer the case necks. After getting in late one Saturday night, I forgot to clean my rifle. New .300 WSM F-Class rifle, with stock finished by Forum member Cigar Cop. It still supported on a 3 forearm and is full length. But Sierras new 183gr MK bullet (with factory-uniformed meplats) seems to perform very well as does the Berger 180 VLD. MV is 2680 FPS. 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.
