The wind was running left to right, with 3-4 mph let-offs. Silver $$ Contributor. After I am happy with my set-up, I take a position similar to that of a conventional prone shooter. To secure the heavy barreled action, the action screws were replaced with larger socket-head cap screws. lapua (in stock) 5.0 (2) 38-55 winchester brass case. 6.5mm-284 147-153 gr. Finally all the cases are run through a Redding Type 'S' FL sizing die with .312" neck bushing. The 284 Winchester works very well as it readily benefits from high quality brass namely Lapua 6.5×284 cases. We knew we wanted a Broughton 5C, but what twist rate? This load ran at 2825 fps. In several previous matches I was clean through 15 shots and ended up dropping a point or two at the end of the string. This is a 1:9" twist, 1.250" straight contour for 32". Then we backed the powder charge down until the bolt lift was smooth and the primers were nice and round. The chamber was cut with a reamer made for Lapua 6.5-284 brass necked up to 7mm. I can't take all the credit for the record. .284 Winchester - Manufacturer Loading Data. This insures the gun returns to the same spot after recoil. BC rules in the wind. All this data was duplicated on several occasions. Bullet weight. 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. If I have switching conditions, I will remove all wind from the scope, slow down, use the flags and mirage, still holding off. I had my 284 win bullets seated to fit in a 3.1" SA mag box with OAL of approx. These steps are repeated until the bore is spotless. Whenever I start work on a cartridge that I have not worked with before the first reference that I use is Nosler load data. We ran about .002 neck tension with the 180s seated just touching the lands. C.O.L. data **includes new A-Tip® Match load data; 7mm-08 Remington 180 gr. charge weight in grams and grains as well as muzzle velocity in meters and feet per second. Turns out this was my fault. The barrel with which I shot my record was removed after that match so I don’t put too many rounds on it before the Nationals. In matches with unlimited sighters, I generally hold dead center with a no-wind zero and use the point of impact as feedback. The first step was to cut the chamber and crown. This rifle project began several years ago. My load came back together with 54.5 grains of H4831sc. PX Member. When Winchester introduced the .284, the intention was to create a short-action chambering that would essentially duplicate .270 Winchester ballistics. Now the beautiful purple and black laminated stock was ready to receive multiple coats of gloss automotive clear-coat. If there is a down-side to the .284 it would be recoil. The .284 Win case was created, as a 7mm hunting round, to deliver 30-06 performance in a shorter case, but it never caught on as a competition cartridge. Project Notes--Building the Ultimate F-Classer Houston--We Have a Problem I started calling anyone I could thing of to see if they had any idea what could be causing this problem. At about round 15, I started thinking that this might be a record and the tension began to build. The 6mmBR pilots could run off five shots before I could shoot two. The Winchester trajectory figures look like this: +2.1" at 100 yards, 0 at 200 yards, -3.4" at 250 yards, and -8.5" at 300 yards. I do this because I have never had success waiting on a condition to come back. BP-B2 Re: RL 17 in the 284 Winchester [Re: North61] #5696729 10/10/11: Joined: Dec 2004. ALL bullets mentioned are moly coated. *This Cartridge may be loaded to a slightly longer length if your rifle’s magazine and throat are long enough to accommodate the extra length. Email * Form Type. Andy informed me that this had happened to him with several rifles. No hesitation. Posts: 4,406. western michigan. After the NC State Champs, the gun went into hibernation for the winter. That's a $.25 per round difference, equivalent to a 60% savings for the .284. Uniform velocity gives me more consistent vertical point of impact. I encountered vertical, vertical, and more vertical. Amazingly the buttplate was fitted to the stock, and the cheek-piece and hardware were installed. I'll 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. Housed in a polished, stainless BAT trigger guard is a Jewel trigger set at 5 ounces. for this car-tridge at 2.800”. winchester (in stock) 0.0. Campfire Guide. Cost Comparison: .284 Win vs. 6.5-284 The average cost of a barrel, chambered and fitted, is $500.00. After sizing, the case mouths are cleaned with a spinning bronze brush. This confidence put me in the zone. After I turned in my card, I called everybody I knew. The variable power and unobstructed DD-1 reticle of the NF were deciding factors. I probably shot the whole string in less than nine (9) minutes. I thought we had a load dialed-in, so I was fairly confident going to the North Carolina Long-Range State Championships. This gun has more than exceeded my expectations, winning matches and setting a new 1000-yard, single-target F-Class National Record (200-13X). Rifle reloading – handloading data for rifle calibers. About the same time I had a chance to buy a .284 and a .358 in 88's from an older man who was selling a few guns, I did not buy them. Having been in this situation before it really made me concentrate on the last 5 shots. But the velocity changes were pretty easy to read from the mirage. 22-284 Winchester, Life at 40X . ELD® Match; 300 Blackout 135 gr. We loaded 53.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831sc and shot one round, cleaned, shot three rounds, cleaned, then shot 10 rounds and cleaned. I'm mounting the new burris xtr II 5-25x50 34mm scope with g2 mil reticle. From this point we worked up in half-grain increments until pressure signs developed at 2950 fps. data **includes new A-Tip® Match load data; 6.5 PRC 140-153 gr. I read the article on 6mmBR.com about Jerry Tierney's .284 Winchester and the cogs began to turn. 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. Thread starter Hammer47; Start date Jun 12, 2017; Hammer47 I suffer fools poorly. I found this very important in holding good elevation (minimal vertical dispersion). Ballistician Testing Data ; Drawings And Prints ; News & Articles Search the site. Seeing is believing! Bullet. My purpose was to find a cartridge that would launch the high-BC, 180gr 7mm bullets at competitive velocities for F-Class competition. Case Prep: I start with Lapua 6.5x284 brass necked up to .284 with an expander mandrel. Warnings; Safety Data Sheets; Reference Data; Hodgdon Tools; Reloading Data Center; Dealers. Speaking of the stock, there was only one choice, a "Purple Haze" laminated F-class model from Precision Rifle & Tool. NOTE: Photo depicts duplicate "display" target with white markers showing bullet points of impact on record target.). 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. But, the added recoil of the .284, even with front and rear rests aligned, took me off target. Jun 12, 2017 #1 Looking for data especially with Re17 and the 168SMK. Finally the Jewell trigger received its final adjustment at 5 ounces. The same has proven true of my .284 Winchester--vertical improves once 50 rounds are through the bore. I had committed a big reloading "No-No". I found that the 300 WSM's vertical really tightened up after about 50 rounds. Buy .284 Win. Gun Handling and Recoil The barreled action and butt plate were removed and the bedding was taped off. I selected a Broughton 5C because, as my gunsmith says, "They just shoot". Surprise--Velocities Rise, So Load Must Be Tweaked IMPORTANT TIP: After 3 firings I will uniform the primer pockets and anneal the case necks. Over the span of 3,000 rounds, that's a $540.00 savings. About Us; Careers; Forms; News; Contact.284 Win Brass Cartridge Cases. I use Bore Tech Eliminator on three patches, then follow with a wet nylon brush. This load would produce a slightly flat primer in my rifle, but I think the peak pressure was higher at the gas port of his rifle than factory ammo had at that time, some 30 years ago. In my case it will be with a Krieger 9 twist 1.250 no taper 30 inch bbl. Posts: 4,406. western michigan. In this shoot-off, the .284 consistently shot 3 inches inside the two other calibers. In February of 2008, NSSC held its annual winter Palma match. My action of choice was a beefy 1.55"-diameter, round BAT MB, Left Bolt, Right Port. I was sold! 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). It's hard for me not to give credit to my .284 chambering as I feel it played a big part in setting this record. On the following Monday, we went back to the test bench and chrono. This means I typically shoot 120 to 150 rounds on average between barrel cleanings. Most importantly, the stock features an extra-long, super-stiff, low profile fore-end. As we commenced load development, Jerry Tierney’s .284 Win load data posted on this website gave us a good starting point. After I get the feedback I need from my sighters it's time to go for record. My groups were respectable: a four-group, 3.055" Agg. Cases are full-length resized, but I bump the shoulders only .0005" (one-half thousandth). CALIBER CHOICE: The Case for the .284 Win. Ray keeps Jewell triggers in stock so the only piece left to acquire was the scope. The dies used are labeled 6.5MM-284 WIN, which can be used when loading 6.5-284 Norma ammunition. I been kicking myself ever since. Campfire Guide. Powder charges are dispensed and weighed with an RCBS ChargeMaster Electronic Dispenser, which is regularly calibrated with check-weights to assure accuracy. peterson cartridge (in stock) 5.0 (2) 308 winchester brass. About a year ago our friends at Graf & Sons asked us if we would make .284 Winchester casings, to be sold exclusively through Graf. On Saturday my .284 was absolutely hammering, but Sunday I started noticing a hard bolt lift. Not shooting free recoil, I needed a stock that would fit me like a prone stock but track like a benchrest stock. 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 wildcat 6.5-284 Winchester and the industry standardized 6.5-284 Norma have proven to be good long-range target cartridges that have set rec-ords at 1,000 yards … Thanks in advance Share. Load Data. Using these figures, the barrel cost of a .284 Win is $.17 per round vs. $.42 per round for the 6.5-284. Lesson learned: use an expander when necking-up the brass! We loaded 53.0 grains of Hodgdon H4831sc and shot one round, cleaned, shot three rounds, cleaned, then shot 10 rounds and cleaned. After record fire begins I shoot very fast, holding off for the wind. Building a Record-Breaking F-Classer I don't feel like spending the $75.00 or so for the Hornady reloading book. Nobody I spoke with had ever experienced this problem until I spoke with a very knowledgeable F-Class shooter named Andy Amber. My hand was shaking so bad I could hardly sign my scorecard. Luckily, however, it was still shooting very well. I do not clean until the match is over. Load Development and Accuracy Testing Does anyone know of the minimum and maximum load? All I know is what ever he does on that lathe behind closed doors is pure perfection. Lead Free Bullet Data. I came off the line with the biggest smile on my face you've ever seen. It's throated for the 180gr Bergers. Thread starter RNWRKNP; Start date Nov 17, 2018; Forums. At 200 yards the figures are 2344 fps and 1830 ft. lbs. 6.5 x 284 Load Data Help. 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. As I write this the only remaining Winchester factory load drives a 150 grain Power Point bullet at a MV of 2860 fps and ME of 2724 ft. lbs. Loading Procedure: My CCI BR-2 primers are seated with a RCBS hand priming tool. I never picked my head up to look at the flags. 284 Winchester 284 Winchester *SAAMI specifies a maximum overall length (C.O.A.L.) I shot a 200-7X with no elevation change on my last string. This stock features a fully-adjustable buttplate plus a removable cheek-piece with thumb-wheel adjustment. Pistol; Rifle; Cowboy; GR. In late spring of 2007 all the parts had made their way to Ray’s shop. michiganroadkill. 0.350. These loads were shot by Brian Pearce of Wolfe Publishing Co. GMX® 300 PRC 178-250 gr. By clicking the 'I Agree' button, I understand/accept and will agree to abide by the precautions and warnings outlined above. NOTE: If you're 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. Processing Fired Cases: My fired cases are tumbled in walnut shell media, then cleaned off. I predominantly shoot and adjust my aim based on mirage. I had tremendous confidence in what the mirage was telling me. ATTENTION: New reloading data … Ballard's .284 "Purple Haze" Shoots 200-13X at 1000 Yards. At the end he holds the Oehler Chrono up to the camera so you can view the readout yourself. ALL 100 gr 110 gr 115 gr 120 gr 130 gr 139 gr 140 gr 145 gr 150 gr 155 gr 160 gr 162 gr 168 gr 175 gr 180 gr. 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. The 1963 introduction of the 284 Winchester brought forth a furious round of wildcatting with the new cartridge, and the 6mm-284 was perhaps the most popular development to emerge. Now don’t get me wrong, at 22 pounds with a decelerator recoil pad, the .284 is comfortable to shoot. M. michiganroadkill. Okay you made me dig out my load data. All the loads are developed by the staff of Handloader magazine and the archives of Handloader and Rifle magazines. As with the first barrel, the second barrel yielded 2775 fps with a "starter load" of 53.0 grains of H4831sc. 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. Can I take the 280 data reduce by 10% and work up or down for the 284? That's way too hot. The barrel is a 32" Broughton 5C. 284 Winchester Rifle Cartridge by Nosler Inc. Become a Load Data member, access over 300,751 load recipies LoadData.com is a powerful search engine that allows you to search an ever-expanding database of loads. NOTE: Charles Ballard always employs eye and ear protection when shooting. I quit cleaning every relay after reading Mr. Tierney’s article, but I would still clean on Saturday night after I got home. Yes, that's a long, heavy barrel, but I think the length gives me a velocity advantage. On other guns, a 32" tube could cause the rifle to be front-heavy and out-of-balance. This would provide better support for a very long barrel and give more bedding surface. 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. After a recent varmint rifle build using the 284 Winchester case (TVHA issue 84) I made a mention that a barrel was on order for a 22-284 Winchester chambering. 284 WINCHESTER . Here's my loading method. I dialed down the scope to 25-power and really locked into the mirage. Reloading data for 284 WINCHESTER. Holding elevation in F-Class is crucial. Lead Free Bullet Data. In the versatility section I will elaborate more on this subject. winchester (in stock) 0.0. Three-Minute Prep Period When I do clean, it's simple. Hodgdon ® Powder, IMR ® Powder and Winchester ® Powder expressly disclaim any and all warranties with respect to any and all products sold or distributed by them, the safety or suitability thereof, or the results obtained including, without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose and/or any other warranty. A Savage Model 111 Long Range Hunter and a Leupold VX-3i 6.5-20x 50mm scope were used to develop load data for the 6.5-284 Norma. Anyone have data for precision shooting over long range? My 6.5-284 barrel went south at 900 rounds. 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. If I feel there is a constant condition, I will click for the wind. Eventually, at the end of my last string, the gun blew a few primers. Winchester used a 1:10 twist rate in the M88, producing best accuracy with 120-150 grain bullets although it is not uncommon for this twist rate to shoot 160 grain bullets just under the 1MOA mark. The same performance can be derived from 150 grain bullets driven at 2900fps. To my surprise 57.0 grains of H4831 was now shooting 2975 fps! Stay up on the latest. Dec 13, 2017 1,639 2,281 PHX, AZ. The Oehler consistently gave me readings of 2892 fps to 2902 fps with an SD of 4 fps using once-fired brass. This article will focus on the cartridge and load development along with a field test on the Barska Benchmark 40X scope. The first order of business was to get the action ordered, knowing how long it would take to get a BAT left bolt, right port action, plus scope rail, and trigger guard. Products. I'm building a 284 winchester on a savage short action and wondered if anyone knew what the maximum amount of freebore you could have. 284 winchester brass case. This allows me to use the center as my primary hold. This step was performed on the cases for the next match and it corrected the problem, as I lost no points to elevation. Despite what has been written to the contrary, Winchester was 100 percent successful in that endeavor; when compared to the .270, the .284 launched bullets of comparable weight slightly faster. Any residual lube from case expansion is then cleaned out of the case mouth with alcohol on a bronze brush. data **includes new A-Tip® Match load data I considered the Leupold competition scopes but ultimately decided on the Nightforce BR. This design rides the bags better than any stock I have ever shot. The cases we had previously used for load development were first necked-up with Ray’s expander mandrel and then run through the Redding bushing dies. The action is topped with a stainless BAT tapered (+20 MOA) Picatinny scope rail. New brass gave slightly slower velocity but better numbers: ES of 7 to 9 fps, and SD of 2 to 3 fps. from a 24" test barrel. Andy was spot on. 6.5mm-06 A-Square Load Data; 6.5-284 Norma Load Data; 6.5 Remington Magnum Load Data; 264 Winchester Magnum Load Data; 26 Nosler Load Data; 6.8 Remington SPC Load Data; 27 Nosler Load Data; 270 Winchester Load Data; 270 Winchester Short Magnum (WSM) Load Data; 270 Weatherby Magnum Load Data; 7mm Mauser (7×57) Load Data; 7mm-08 Remington Load Data The 6mm-284 has greater powder capacity than either the 6mm Remington or 243 Winchester, but velocity gains possible with the wildcat are marginal—at least in our test experience. Precision Rifle & Tool's F-Class stock fit this bill to perfection. Excellence - Integrity - Service. I chose this action based on BAT Machine's impeccable reputation. Topics: Charles Ballard, North Carolina, F-Class, F Class, High Power, 7mm, 7 mm, 7 millimeter, .284, .284 Win, 284 Winchester, Tierney, Krieger, BAT MB action, McMillan, Precision Rifle & Tool, Ray Bowman, 1000 Yard, 1K, 1000yd, wind doping, wind reading, Match, 6mm, 6mm BR, 6BR, 6.5-284, .284, 7mm, Winchester, Broughton, 600 yards, IBS, NBRSA, Prone, High Power, High-Power, NRA, NightForce, Leupold, Jewell trigger, Benchrest, BR, Bench Rest, Single-shot, competition, rifle accuracy, Norma, CCI BR2, BR-4, Hodgdon Powder, H 4350, H 4831, H4831sc, CCI BR, Berger, Berger VLD, Lapua, stocks, Stolle, Kelbly, Panda, Action, stainless barrel, reloading, powder, case forming, neck-turning, Fowler, Lapua Brass, Berger bullets, precision. With only 11 rounds through the new tube, I shot a 600-yard match on June 22, 2008. The .284 is my hands-down choice for shooting F-Class. Interestingly, at the NC State Championship, and at the NRA LR Regionals, three of the top five shooters used .284s built by Precision Rifle & Tool. The shooters then exchanged rifles and we repeated the test a couple times. 0.284 Bullets , Hunt , Rifle Optimal jacket wall thickness controls expansion and retains weight Open pocket under the polymer tip expands lead core instantly on impact Tuned ogive for industry-leading BC Boat tail design for stable flight and accuracy Introducing the Sierra GameChanger hunting bullet: the perfect combination of Sierra’s legendary match accuracy coupled with deadly penetration. *Barnes load data was developed with cartridge overall lengths that are over SAAMI C.O.A.L. 168 VLD and H4350 53 gr 2755 53.5 2785 54 2808 54.5 2840 most accurate 162 A-max and H4350 54.5 gr 2720 55 2750 55.5 2780 most accurate-----168 VLD and RL-17 53 gr … Bullet Type Primer. JRS. Nov 17, 2018 #1 I don’t think this cartridge is really that popular anymore but had occasion to fix a 25-06 problem child with a bad barrel that has a rockstar … Hodgdon ®, IMR ® and Winchester ® powders neither assume nor authorize any person to assume for it any liability in connection with the use of any product or data. However, to truly compare the cost of shooting the two calibers you must figure in barrel life. 7.8 g / 120 gr. We've tested my .284 at 1000 yards against a 300 WSM and 6.5-284. The last segment of prep time is spent trying to dope the wind. As we commenced load development, Jerry Tierney’s .284 Win load data posted on this website gave us a good starting point. … I loaded 44 rounds using 55.0 grains of H4831sc. 3.050" Winchester brass fed 210 match primer barrel is 23". I recently shot my first 600-yard benchrest match. To start this project, I contacted Ray Bowman of Precision Rifle & Tool, PrecisionRifleSales.com. I also liked the fact that the MB (medium long front) action offered an extended front end. Dealer Locator; Online Stores; Company. After the clear-coat cured, the rifle was assembled and all fasteners torqued. Based on the success I had shooting 210s in my 300 WSM with a "slower" 1:11" twist we opted to go with a 1:9" twist 7mm to shoot the 180gr Bergers. Jerry said "go for it" and, as it turned out, the rifle delivered the velocity I wanted, plus extraordinary accuracy to boot. I had used the ball expander in the die to neck the cases up from 6.5 to 7mm. 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. From this point we worked up in half-grain increments until pressure signs developed at 2950 fps. Record Fire I spend the first part of my 3-minute prep period making sure my front rest and rear bag are in-line. 6.5/284 winchester brass case. A few days later Ray invited me to visit his shop. Nevertheless, as soon as the newness … Ball Powder® Branded Merchandise; Resources. Using three shooters, we shot all three guns at the same time so the wind effects were exactly the same. With modern 140 grain projectiles, the .284 hand loaded to 3000fps is fast killing and flat shooting. I remembered this as I was preparing to shoot the first relay Sunday morning. The action area of this stock has been beefed up to house the large BAT MB action. Then the 180gr bullets are seated using a Redding Competition Seating Die. In Video 2, Charles describes his mindset and emotions when shooting the record and immediately thereafter. Big Mistake! The .284 is able to drive 160 grain bullets … I think that's why I've been able to build loads that consistently deliver single-digit Extreme Spreads with ultra-low SDs. The .284 Winchester is a lower popularity cartridge that has enjoyed resurgence due to interest from long-range competitive shooters. At the time I was shooting a 300 WSM. 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. Gun: Savage Model 111; Barrel Length: 24 inches; Case: Hornady; Primer: Remington 9 1/2 Large Rifle; Bullet Diameter: .264 inch; Maximum COAL: 2.800 inches; Maximum Case Length: 2.170 inches; Trim to Length: 2.160 inches. My face rests on the stock and my shoulder is placed firmly into the buttplate. Sighter Strategies Reloader 17 load data for 284 Winchester Hi Team, I have a 284 Winchester arriving any day now. I then push one wet patch of Eliminator through the bore and leave it. I shot the .284 Win in heavy gun. The new barrel on this rifle was tested using the same load. Multi-Discipline Versatility Cleaning Procedures When the 20th shot came up a 10, it was hard to control my excitement. Advanced Marksmanship Unit. M. Joined: Dec 2004. After my first string this load started hammering. If you are interested in the most recent data for cartridges and/or bullet weights/styles not listed on this page, contact Barnes Consumer Service department to inquire about recommended loads and approximate timing for the data to be made available via email at customerservice@barnesbullets.com or by phone at 800.574.9200.. FTX® 308 Winchester 125 gr. But my .284, with its high-BC Berger 180s, shot inside both the 6.5 and 300 by at least 3" every time. This means you just have to run the brass up a 7mm mandrel to open up the neck, chamfer it and you’re ready to seat bullets. After getting in late one Saturday night, I forgot to clean my rifle. A dummy round was sent to Pacific Tool and Gauge to have a reamer ground to our specs. In this match I found the first weakness in my beloved .284. I've been pointed in the direction of Reloader 17 being the most optimum powder. At this point the barrel had 439 rounds through it. I'll be shooting Hornady 162 ELD-M projectiles. It was about 103° F on the 1000-yard line in Butner, NC. The final component on this rifle is a 12-42x56 Nightforce BR with DD-1 reticle set in Leupold Quick Release rings. The 6.5-284, originally a wildcat version of the .284 Winchester, is now more popular than its parent. 284 Winchester load data? 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