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Seddo
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6mm Dasher

#1 Postby Seddo » Mon Sep 24, 2012 8:19 pm

I was wondering if anyone is using a 6mm Dasher for F Open? If so how is it going and what are you runnign out of it?
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#2 Postby RDavies » Tue Sep 25, 2012 9:37 pm

Ive used 2 of them, still using one for the shorts or decent conitions. I love my little Dasher for those times when a big wind beater is not needed. My 1st barrel liked 32gns of 2206H while my new one prefers 31.6gns 2206H with either Berger Hybrid or 103 copperhead jumping 010"
These loads are around the 2950 fps mark, but I would try them up at the higher 3050-3080 fps node if I didnt already have bigger calibers to take over when better balistics are needed.
I,m currently getting my 3rd Dasher barrel chambered at the moment to use in 1000yd BR LG.

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#3 Postby Seddo » Wed Sep 26, 2012 10:44 am

i have decided to build 2 new rifles. one will be a 223 and the other i am still undecided on. I was thinking of a 6mmBR but the dasher seems like a better option.
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#4 Postby Chris S » Thu Sep 27, 2012 6:53 pm

I run my Dasher at a bit over 2950 fps, 32.8 gn 2208, moly'ed
105 gn Lapua Scenar through a 28" Krieger barrel.
About the same weight of Reloder 15 has also work well for me.

As mentioned,
they can be pushed a bit harder but at this speed the brass rarely
needs a trim and the primer pockets stay firm. A great little cartridge!

cheers,
Chris
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unless you are drowning or on fire.

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#5 Postby Chopper » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:02 pm

Any one got their chamber specs for 6 dasher ? CHOP.

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#6 Postby Chris S » Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:12 pm

I got my 6mm Dasher specs from Robert Whitleys website...

http://www.6mmAR.com/6mm_Dasher.php

Sent a copy of the print to PT&G who made the reamer
and sent it to the guy who chambered my barrels.
Works fine with off-the-self Redding Dasher dies.

cheers,
Chris
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unless you are drowning or on fire.

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#7 Postby Seddo » Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:18 pm

Chopper,
I have a copy of the ptg dasher reamer if you want it? Drop me an email and I will sent it to you.

I changed their print and went for .130 freebore. Ordered the reamers last night.
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#8 Postby RDavies » Fri Sep 28, 2012 8:05 am

I,m not sure of my freebore, but my .265" neck works perfect with cheap Redding non bushing dies for .002" neck tension.


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