I have been using LEE custom collet dies for 8 yrs or so with no problems. I use the collet die after a short body die to re-size the case and maintain head space.

I use an old Ohaus TS200 for loading both my 6BRX and 284 WIN, as well as a couple other odd rifles. I can switch between grains and grams (mg) and when in Grams, the resolution is essentially truncated to +/- 0.02 grains on the grain scale and +/- 1mg on the gram scale. 1mg is 0.01543 grains. So, d...

I started shooting my Straight 284 with 4831sc (Don't know the manufacturers number in Australia). Switched to RL-17 as I use it in my K-31 Swiss Rifle. When RL-16 came out, I tried it and it really perked up the 284 especially with ELD-M 180 gr! I use the "optimum Barrel Length" book by G...

My friend from the Sydney area and I both bought these rests and we modified the internals with a cabinet makers scraper for a bearing wall for the spring loaded gudgeon screws my friend made. I bought knobbed screws at the local hardware store for the vert lock. I also bought a SEB front bag for 3&...

Willow, I don't remember the jump but it was not much. My COL was 3.112". I am shooting a 28" barrel, using RL-16 which is more expensive in OZ than here in the states. But, I am driving them mildly at 2825 fps. My 600 yd group was 2.04" and the 1000 yd group was 3.56". I have sh...

When I first built my 284 WIN, I tried SMK 175 gr, 180 gr Hybrid and 162 gr A-MAX. the A-MAX shot better than all the rest so I stuck with them. Along comes the ELD-M series so I tried the 162's and they shot as good as or better than the A-MAXs. I bought a box of 180 ELD-M to try"later." ...

Geoff, I drilled a hole to clear the 0.2" glass rod on the centerline of the vertical induction coil. Then I put a rod in a case and mark the rod with a felt pen where the rod exits the neck. Then I put a glass rod in the hole in the plastic sheet and measure from the rod end in the bottom of t...

I wanted an inductive annealer and I believe the AMP was the best on the market. But, I have champagne tastes and a beer budget! So, I bought an ANNIE. I experimented with all different coils as well as made some of my own. i finalized on the water cooled coil. I did many tests with Tempilac and det...

I also use LEE collet dies exclusively.

If you are leaving die marks on the necks, you are using WAY too much pressure. Go to P 1 and re-read ALL of scott/r's re-print of John Valentine's article on how to use and set up a LEE collet die.

Lee does make a custom 284 WIN collet die. I use one for my F Class gun.

I started with my 284 WIN with samples of 175gr SMK, 180 gr Hybrid and 162gr A-MAX. Both the Hybrid and SMK shot about the same, but the 162 A-MAX outdid both of the others. When the A-MAX became un-obtainium, I switched to the 162 gr ELD-M and they did even better. I bought a box of 180gr ELD-M as ...

Even though you guys beat the USA team, you deserve congratulations!

As I was somewhat aware of some of the things done by the Australian team, I warned some of my F-Class friends that they may be beat this year, but no one listened!!

A truly scientific effort!

I have been watching this device since it was released. As I worked in the hearing aid business, I am no stranger to directional microphones I sent the designer some data on various microphone arrays to minimize the inclusion of neighboring shots. This device is placed on the ground or on stands wit...

I changed from IMR4831sc (don't know the ADI number) and changed to RL-17 with good results. RL-16 has just been issued
and I am in the process of switching over due to better temp effects.
QL claims same weight as RL-17 gives same velocity and barrel time!

I stand by my "No Ear Muffs" above.

We will gladly spend $2000 for a new scope but balk at a couple hundred dollars for competent, comfortable and safe hearing protection.