Thanks for reading and good luck Emil Kovan, Share the post "Best F-Class Cartridge Choices For Mid-Range and Long-Range". It had 2000 as a straight .284 Win and then I set it back to .284 Shehane to form brass with. Henry worked hard, learned fast, and pursued accuracy with a vengence. I recently shot my first 600-yard benchrest match. The new Master Class Low Profile stock shares the same grip as the old model. If it makes sense, try it. been shooting mine for years with a 25 inch 9 twist the 160 class will make 2950+ pretty easy but the 180 class even with a full case of rl-26 will start trashing brass pretty quick once you start getting near 2900 fps. 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. Q: You believe consistent neck tension (i.e. Share the post "Hail the Champions: 2018 F-Class Nationals at Raton, NM", By Emil Kovan 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. I bought a BAT three lug from Tom Mousel in Montana. Darrell took the time to advised me every step of the way to allow me to shoot a 3.158 (5) shot group to win my first round of my first competitive match ever. Mike Youngblood, Share the post "Save Time and Barrel Life Let DJs Hydro-Form Your Brass". It was fitted to my action by Dale Woolum of Woolum Accuracy. This stunning .284 Shehane rifle was constructed as a raffle prize to benefit Team USA members preparing for the F-Class World Championship. That enhancement makes a BIG difference. No bad reports about the new lots and the new box I have fireformed seem just as tight. Want to try a Dasher or 6 BRA but dont like the hassle of fire-forming? 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. What are the best components for an F-Open class rifle, and why? Thats a question that I get asked all the time and will try to answer in this article. And he tells us Those guys in Montana are keeping me very busying hydro-forming the 6BR Ackley (6 BRA). This prize rifle features all top-of-the-line components: Borden BRMXD Action, Cerus multi-laminate stock with forearm extension, R.A.D. 0. The 6.5 and 300 stayed consistently within an inch of each other. Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. Unless you really get some exotic woods they all seem to blend together. 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. Gun Handling and Recoil It also has become one of the best for varmint and long range big game shooting too. My old straight .284 load at 2890 fps had ES spread in single digits for 10 shots. Reloading Data .284 Winchester (using Sierra bullets) Metallic Have you learned important techniques from other Forum members and other shooters? With the U.S. F-Class National Championship running this week in Raton, NM, we thought wed highlight a very important .284 Win rifle. The stocks track perfectly. What methods are you using to ensure consistent bullet release? Darrell also just got a custom hydro die for the .284 Shehane, a wildcat based on the .284 Winchester. Loading Procedure: My CCI BR-2 primers are seated with a RCBS hand priming tool. The action is topped with a stainless BAT tapered (+20 MOA) Picatinny scope rail. I have a 29 barrel also though since its a setback. This keeps the center of gravity low and helps the rifle recoil smoothly with less hop in the bags. To quote Danny Biggs (a two times FTR National Champion) The 185 BTLR is the best bullet for .308 Win ever made. It may not display this or other websites correctly. The only cons I can find are that 284 brass is kinda hard to find! That would most definitely take a very stout charge in a magnum. My first impression was Wow thats a long stock the forearm is significantly longer than on the original Master Class F-Class prone stock. All hydro-formed cases are annealed at no extra charge after the forming process. We comparison-tested a 6.5-284 rifle launching 142 SMKs at 2975 fps, a 300 WSM rifle firing 210 Bergers at 2850 fps, and my .284 Winchester shooting 180 Bergers at 2900 fps. There is no torquing (gun wobbling) when cycling the bolt. Joel explains: I like to have relatively new brass always ready. The case issues seem to be with previously softer batches of cases. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. This procedure is recommended by Joel Kendrick, the 2004 IBS 600-yard Shooter of the Year. These are all very well-made and suitable for F-Class. The rifle features a BAT B Action. This has a McMillan Kestros ZR stock fitted with a RAD (spring-loaded buttpad) system with custom spring. Please call Darrell at 205-461-4680 for special services pricing. 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. 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. 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. Load development for me starts with each new barrel. IMPORTANT: Contact Darrell for shipping instructions BEFORE sending any brass for processing. At the request of some of the forum moderators, Id like to start a discussion on the 284 Shehane (improved 284 Winchester). They tracked well. 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. Explore. I copied and analyzed many articles, especially on the .284 and the Dashers. The most common problem is wait-time custom die orders can take months to be completed. Base collar is gold metallic, followed by the red. Owner Jason Cohen explained why he chose the .284 Shehane chambering: The .284 Shehane has a proven record of accomplishments and that is why I have chosen it. The .284 has a much larger capacity vs a 7mm-08/7CM/7SAW, you will have that extra gas to deal with, for proper cycling of your action. Ray keeps Jewell triggers in stock so the only piece left to acquire was the scope. 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. Stick to it. The .284 Win is currently dominating in F-Open competition. I sort my bullets to 0.005 overall length, rejecting about five percent. Henrys Championship-winning rig is shown below. The best bullets for it by far (in my opinion), are the Berger 180 Hybrids. Forum member Jim Hardy has shot the .284 with great success. 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. [Editor: The equipment lists at major F-TR matches will confirm Kovans conclusion here. Given a 26-inch tube, this number easily launches moly-plated 142-grain Sierra MatchKings at 3,150 fps. Henry: I use a tuner or tuner/brake on every barrel. Hydro-Forming News .284 Shehane, 6 PPC, 6 BRA, 6 Dasher and More (Eric Bostrom developed an almost identical unit at the same time. Think how much range time (and barrel life) that saved me. The purple .284 balances very well and tracks great. .284 Win. for 1000 yard Benchrest? 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. A 22 Dasher can rival the ballistics of a 6mmBR out to 500+ yards, but with reduced recoil. You use less powder than the 7 mags, and have great accuracy and ballistics even while fire-forming. Finally all the cases are run through a Redding Type S FL sizing die with .312 neck bushing. But I was hooked after that match. That is pretty good speed from a 26" with H4350. The chamber was cut with a reamer made for Lapua 6.5-284 brass necked up to 7mm. One of the most popular features of our Shooters Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy Rifle thread. Note I selected that load based on accuracy, NOT raw speed. Team Lapua-Brux-Borden captured the F-Open Mid-Range Championship with a strong performance. I started with Time Precision tuners. My target seating force on the K&M dial is 20-23 units for Dashers and 35-40 units for the .284 Shehane. I then push one wet patch of Eliminator through the bore and leave it. 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! Our bathroom has nice concealing in the summer a perfect paint booth. My purpose was to find a cartridge that would launch the high-BC, 180gr 7mm bullets at competitive velocities for F-Class competition. 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. 1; 2; Next. This was the first five rounds through it after I cleaned it after the last match. Forum member John V. from Scotland showcased a successful hunt with his .243 Winchester rifle. If you look at that 5-round group you might think it was shot with a 6 PPC or maybe a 6mmBR. I run a 184gr Berger at about 2850 FPS and get great brass life in my other rifles. All these components have been a successful combination that has worked flawlessly in my other rifle. ALL BRASS MUST BE DE-PRIMED before you send it. Full Service: Uniform primer pockets, Chamfer case mouths, Ultrasonic cleaning, Anneal case necks (Starting at $60.00/100 call for quote) The 7mm RSAUM is another outstanding long-range round. The DDR-2 has a heavier horizontal line, with a center dot. CALIBER CHOICE: The Case for the .284 Win. [Editors Note: Jerry Tierney is no longer with us. It resembles a 6BR on steroids and it is almost as easy to tune. 284 Shehane loads - ozfclass.com 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. Many records have been shot with both button-rifled, and cut-rifled barrels. He is a great shooter and a great gun-builder as well. One of the most popular features of our Shooters Forum is the ongoing Pride and Joy thread. This scope is a Vortex 15-60x52mm Golden Eagle riding in Burris Signature Zee rings. Share the post "Henrys Hammer State-of-the-Art .284 Shehane for 1K BR". The bolt carrier will most likely be slamming into the back of your action as well, which is obviously bad. Seeing is believing! Jason Cohens We the People patriotic .284 Shehane F-Class rifle. I think thats why Ive been able to build loads that consistently deliver single-digit Extreme Spreads with ultra-low SDs. If you want more than a standard 284 Win in a short-fat, move up to a 7mm WSM. In the versatility section I will elaborate more on this subject. In second place was Team McMillan with 1553-53X: Paul Phillips, Derek Rodgers, Jeff Rorer, Brad Sauve, John Droelle (Captain), Ray Gross (Coach). The average cost of a barrel, chambered and fitted, is $500.00. In C.I.P. So I only have to apologize about some red flakes in our bathroom., We like this handsome quilted Maple-stocked Mauser belonging to Forum member Steel Mover. Q: Tell us about the combined tuner/muzzle brake on some of your barrels. Using 24-inch pressure barrels, maximum velocities for the .284 Win. ), Norm Harrold Won 2018 F-Class Open Division Nationals with .284 Shehane Rifle. If you put a bullet into a clean case, it will be jerky when seating the bullet. 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. Henrys Championship-winning rig is shown below. I offer that die-making service in addition to barrel chambering. For more info, visit DJsBrass.com or call Darrell Jones at 205-461-4680. He decided to go with a Brux 1:8.5-twist, 4-groove cut-rifled barrel. Forum member Darrell Jones offers a full range of brass prep, brass forming, and brass restoration (annealing, ultra-sonic cleaning) at very affordable prices. I have nothing against clear-coated wood, but I wanted something different, as this was my first all-wood rifle. PMA Rod Guide Tikka T3X (.682"-.690")- 6.5 PRC - PMA Tool With availability of useful bullets ranging from 85 grains to 160 grains, the 6.5-284 has a lot to offer varminters, big-game hunters and long-range target shooters. 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 The Dasher had actually been giving tighter groups under perfect conditions, but seeing the impact is important. Its similar to a Tooley MBR with a few modifications. 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. A 284 Shehane at 2900f.p.s. I have used the same brass for years. Record Fire Accurate Cartridges The .284 Shehane, an Improved .284 Win If I feel there is a constant condition, I will click for the wind. What are the attractions of this sport? Four other people have shot their first 1000-yard matches with my rifles, including my wife, and all of them won relays! If I had to pick one cartridge for F-Class (both mid- and long-range) I would pick the .284 Winchester or one of its variants. With a 5-wide hammerhead front and a special 3-wide bag-rider plate in the rear, this 17-lb rig is ultra-stable in the bags, and tracks like a dream. I would stay away from the .223 Remington. If you do this with your fouler shots you get your fire-forming accomplished without using up any extra barrel life.. I found that the 300 WSMs vertical really tightened up after about 50 rounds. Then we backed the powder charge down until the bolt lift was smooth and the primers were nice and round. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This not only saves barrel wear, but it saves you trips to the range for the purpose of fire-forming. Forum member FrankZ explains: This is my favorite rifle and it will become my daughters first centerfire. Here are some of our favorite Pride and Joy rifles recently showcased in our Forum. Starting at just $20 per 100 cases ($25/100 for magnum cases), Darrells company, DJs Brass, will anneal your used brass using the impressive Bench-Source annealing machines. It has already demonstrated great promise, scoring second place in its very first match, a 320 at 1000 yards in Wyoming. Three-Minute Prep Period .284 Shehane Daily Bulletin - AccurateShooter.com 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. Here is a 6BR Ackley Improved (6BRA) built by Alex Wheeler. I have high hopes of it being an great gun. The .284 Shehane is a slightly modified wildcat that retains the same 35 shoulder as the parent case. To my surprise 57.0 grains of H4831 was now shooting 2975 fps! How did you manage to beat shooters who are decades younger? Since 2009, Forum members have posted photos and descriptions of their most prized firearms. The turn around time was very fast and the brass was to the exact specification I ask for. The Ultimate F-Open Rig Straight .284 or Shehane you cannot go wrong. With the .284 Shehane, my bolt cycles like there is no case to eject. 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. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. At this point the barrel had 439 rounds through it. .284 Shehane, anyone? - The Firing Line Forums Forum member Grimstod posted this nice 6BRX in a scenic setting: Bill Goad at Premier Accuracy crated this fantastic 6BRX. Note the 5-wide fore-end which is not legal for F-Class. 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. Now dont get me wrong, at 22 pounds with a decelerator recoil pad, the .284 is comfortable to shoot. 284 Shehane | Long Range Only The 284 Shehane is a moderately blown out 284, with 3% extra capacity over the parent case. Home. This optic is ultra clear, reasonably lightweight (28 oz. I initially had the standard rear stock until Tommy Shurley and Mike Hearn came out with an adjustable rear plate. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); He formed the brass and had it in the mail the next day[.] 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. One of the biggest challenges in campaigning a wildcat cartridge has been obtaining great dies. Dont want to invest in your own annealer? 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. I run a 184gr Berger at about 2850 FPS and get great brass life in my other rifles. Among BAT Machine Co.actions, I like BAT models M, MB, and 3LL best. Then the 180gr bullets are seated using a Redding Competition Seating Die. The New 284 Winchester Ron Spomer Outdoors _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-6323545-2']); 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. He tells us: I found this piece of wood as a return at a lumber yard about 7-8 years ago. Rifle Report by Jason Cohen 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. Ryan is using 54.0 grains simply as a fire-forming load. Do you shoot a popular wildcat (such as the 6 BRA), but hate the hassle of fire-forming all your own cartridge brass? L6: 2.591 inch = 65.81 mm Barrel Length : 28.0 inch = 711.2 mm Powder : Hodgdon VARGET Predicted data by increasing and decreasing the given charge, incremented in steps of 0.652% of nominal charge. 284 Shehane | Long Range Hunting Forum The 284 Shehane is amazing, very forgiving and not temperamental. Team Pierce Engineering won the F-TR Mid-Range Team event. 284 Shehane Mountain Rifle - Precision Defence Industries | PDI CLICK IMAGE below for full-screen version. We loaded 53.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831sc and shot one round, cleaned, shot three rounds, cleaned, then shot 10 rounds and cleaned. The 284 KMR IMP allows you to almost match magnum cartridge velocity in a standard-bolt-face action. Once I get something that works well at 600 yards I go back in work around that by 0.1 grains. For more information, visit DJsBrass.com, or call Darrell at (205) 461-4680. Here he is with parents Karen and Ken Klemm. Not enough gain to be worth the trouble, IMO. The 6.5 caliber allowed for the use of long, aerodynamic bullets. 6.5-284 Norma - Wikipedia 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. We are blessed with many good match-quality receivers: Barnard, BAT, Borden, Kelbly, Nesika, and Stiller just to mention a few. The stock by Precision Rifle & Tool has a 3-longer fore-end which solves the problem. Share the post "Save Time and Bullets Fire-Form with your Fouler Shots". NOTE: After cases are hydro-formed by Darrell, every case is washed, cleaned and re-annealed. I start 0.6 grains lower than my last charge that worked. The barrel is a Blake Machine 1:8-twist finished at 32 inches. If you get the same push on the same bullet with the same neck tension, good things are going to happen. At the time I was shooting a 300 WSM. However, by blowing the sidewalls out 0.010, the .284 Shehane picks up about 3.3 grains of extra case capacity. In this section, Charles Ballard explains the basics of shooting an F-Class match, from the initial prep period to end of match. I had committed a big reloading No-No. I am an average 1000-yard shooter, but I do work hard getting the most out of my rifles. 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 was able to easily get 3200 fps with 105 hybrids and H4350. On paper the 90gr VLD will shoot inside most .308 Win loads even at a 1000 yards. The .284 uses a grain or two more powder than the 6.5-284, and 7mm bullets cost about $6.00 more per 100-count box. Another great service DJs Brass provides is precision neck-turning. Straight 284 win and Shehane | Long Range Hunting Forum On top is a Nightforce 12-42x52mm Benchrest scope with CH-3 reticle. The full stock depth continues farther forward that on some other low profile designs. 6.5-284 (Hodgdon Data) reloading data with 196 loads. I also sought barrel life that would be far superior to that of a 7mm WSM or 6.5-284. The shooters then exchanged rifles and we repeated the test a couple times. The rear bag also has the new 3M material on contact surfaces (photo at right). Sort By: Items Per Page: Item Total: (21) 0 - 21 7mm (.284) Neck Sizer Die With Zip Spindle 005-046044 | Hornady $33.45 In Stock 284 Winchester (.284) Match Grade Die Set 005-544303 | Hornady $104.99 In Stock Multi-Discipline Versatility recoil reduction system (hydraulic-damped buttpad), Bix N Andy trigger, and Nightforce Competition scope. ], Conclusion (and Other Options) However, in most barrels, it cant push the 180s at 2900-2950 fps velocity levels*. guidelines the .284 Winchester case can handle up to 440 MPa (63,816 psi) piezo pressure. So I had the idea of painting the stock because there are so many wood stocks with clear coat these days. Trigger: I recommend and use Jewell triggers. I put any variables aside for sighters. Why do you like the .284 Shehane? According to the official C.I.P. Jason Cohens We the People patriotic .284 Shehane F-Class rifle. Precision Rifle & Tools F-Class stock fit this bill to perfection. [The load was] 180 Hybrids with 54.0 grains of H4831 SC. He is always trying new ideas. Gun builder Ryan Pierce of Piercision Rifles explains: Heres a 5-shot 0.191 group at 100 yards with my .284 Shehane fireforming loads. Darrell can neck-turn any size case to your specified neck-wall thickness. Second I visited his shop during the SWN in February and liked what I observed and how he approached things. The 284 Shehane has a proven record of accomplishments and that is why I have chosen it. Barrel: Duane made another good choice here. 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. 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. Above is a nice field rifle built up by a father for his daughter. (For short-range benchrest, I was shooting a Bob Scoville carbon stock and Terry Leonard laminate). I chose this action based on BAT Machines impeccable reputation. _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); After I get the feedback I need from my sighters its time to go for record. Rifle SpecificationsAll the Hardware Processing Fired Cases: My fired cases are tumbled in walnut shell media, then cleaned off. I will occasionally mess with the tuner and tighten things up if possible. At my age I am not good at computers. It was still early in the morning and I felt that the heavier bullets would be easier to see against the berm. Big Mistake! I encountered vertical, vertical, and more vertical. Note the 5-wide fore-end which is not legal for F-Class. Custom Neck-Turning Services I am not saying that button-rifled barrels are not capable of shooting as well as cut-rifled barrels, but on average, in my experience, four out of five cut-rifled barrels (from top makers) will shoot well, vs. three out of five buttoned barrels. .284 Shehane Load Development If you are unsure whether this rod guide is for your rifle, please give us a call or shoot us an email. Bryan Litz won both the Mid-Range and Long-Range 2015 Championships using 215s. Its not pretty but it tracks like a Heavy Gun stock. SurpriseVelocities Rise, So Load Must Be Tweaked Aeon adds: The chamber was cut by Mark Chesesbro of Chesebro Rifles. 1000-yard shooting keeps us all humble, but we still keep trying to see how good we can do. Bryan did all the stock work and fitted the action, rails, and RAD recoil pad. .284 Shehane Shines in 1K Benchrest Competition Too I start 0.6 grains lower than my last charge that worked. _gaq.push(['_setDomainName', '.accurateshooter.com']); My version, the 284 KMR IMP, shares the .010 blown-out sidewalls of the .284 Shehane, but I have further increased the case capacity by changing the shoulder angle from 35 to 40 degrees. On top is a Trijicon Accupower riflescope. Register for the Forum and you can add your favorite gun to the list. the 284 really needs a mid length or long action FURMAN Well-Known Member .223 Rem Not A Competitive Option Reloading Depot . What 7mm to build - 280AI or 284 Shehane - ozfclass.com Dan says: The Anschutz provides good practice in trigger-pulling. Bill Shehane developed a wildcat (.284 Shehane) different shoulder angle (a little more case capacity). The stainless Blake barrel is chambered for the .284 Shehane wildcat, and sports an F-Class Products tuner on the end. Do you think some guys clean too often or too aggressively? The rifle is a dream to shoot now with a big reduction in felt recoil.. The stock is a Deep Creek Tracker with 4 forearm and rudder system (the toe of the stock adjusts for angle, allowing better tracking). With the latest high-BC 7mm bullets, the original .284 Winchester is proving tough competition for its 6.5-284 offspring. I stumbled on a recoil pad that is uniquely effective, the Falcon Strike. Dies for an Improved .284 Win Cartridge Best powders for the .284 Win are H4350 and H4831SC. 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. Dont have time to neck-turn hundreds of cases? It was a family affair this year for the Klemm clan. ), Darrell Jones of DJs Brass Service went far beyond the call of duty, to assist me [with my first] IBS match. Im getting 2930-2950 fps with spreads in the 3-5 fps range. Is the .284 Shehane Inherently Accurate? If youre looking for the recipe for success, get a good action plus a top-tier barrel and great glass. The stock is an HS Precision painted by Premier Accuracy. These steps are repeated until the bore is spotless. But no, this was done with heavy 180gr Berger Hybrid bullets and the .284 Shehane, an improved version of the .284 Winchester. Annealing plus ultrasonic cleaning starts at $35 per 100 cases ($45 for magnum cases). NEW for 2019! We thank Joel for this smart suggestion. Here are testimonials from recent customers. 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.