22 Dasher

[stacy]

Done a little shooting with her yesterday 22 Dasher .252 Nk 30” 1/8 Tw Sm Shilen H-4350 and 80 gr Berger VLD Target fire by 450m primers I think she like it

 

[Clancy]

Happy girl!

 

[CWB]

Nice! Thinking about a 22 Dasher build.
Can I just buy 6 Dasher Alpha brass and size it down?
Are there any problems that I may run into sizing it down?

 

[boltfluter]

Excellent shooting!
Paul

 

[762willdo]

What’s the expected barrel life on a 22 dasher?

 

[stacy]

Nice! Thinking about a 22 Dasher build.
Can I just buy 6 Dasher Alpha brass and size it down?
Are there any problems that I may run into sizing it down?

You sure can it’s all what your reamer neck dia is where you have to nk turn your brass

 

[stacy]

What’s the expected barrel life on a 22 dasher?

I don’t drive it hard I’d say 2500 or more

 

[tonyb]

Just getting ready to put together a .22 Dasher, and reviving this thread! I would like to see some more real life experiences please...
Tony.

 

[Woodchk]

Just getting ready to put together a .22 Dasher, and reviving this thread! I would like to see some more real life experiences please...
Tony.

Tony this is my 22 Dasher have just been able to fire form around 100 cases . Shoots very well even though it’s twisted right . I have using the 53 gr. V-Max for woodchucks .

 

[tonyb]

Tony this is my 22 Dasher have just been able to fire form around 100 cases . Shoots very well even though it’s twisted right . I have using the 53 gr. V-Max for woodchucks .

Nice! is that a Remington XP100R?

 

[17VLD]

Pat that sure is another beautiful XP that you have, really like it a lot. Is that stock from Aaron?
Love the subtle red splatter paint or was that just from a close one . LOL
Matt

 

[Woodchk]

Nice! is that a Remington XP100R?

Yes Tony stock has been modified and repainted .

 

[Woodchk]

Pat that sure is another beautiful XP that you have, really like it a lot. Is that stock from Aaron?
Love the subtle red splatter paint or was that just from a close one . LOL
Matt

No it came on the gun when I purchased it . I don’t know if it was the original that was filled and reshaped . But very comfortable and I had it repainted like it a lot .

 

[RussellJ]

Just getting ready to put together a .22 Dasher, and reviving this thread! I would like to see some more real life experiences please...
Tony.

I own two 22 Dasher rifles. Both have a 0.025" Freebore and 8 twist barrels. Shooting 53grn V-Max bullets in one and Bart's 52grn Ultra's in the other at just shy of 4000fps. I'm using IMR 8208XBR powder in both rifles. I really like the 22 Dasher with 53grn V-Max bullets performance on Groundhogs. I haven't tried the new Hornady 62grn ELD-VT in the 22 Dasher yet however, I have tested them in my 22BR with a 7-twist barrel and really like what I see at the target.

 

[RussellJ]

I own two 22 Dasher rifles. Both have a 0.025" Freebore and 8 twist barrels. Shooting 53grn V-Max bullets in one and Bart's 52grn Ultra's in the other at just shy of 4000fps. I'm using IMR 8208XBR powder in both rifles. I really like the 22 Dasher with 53grn V-Max bullets performance on Groundhogs. I haven't tried the new Hornady 62grn ELD-VT in the 22 Dasher yet however, I have tested them in my 22BR with a 7-twist barrel and really like what I see at the target.

Here is a picture of the Hornady 62grn ELD-VT in my .025" Freebore 22 DASHER. I'm searching for a starting load to give them a try.

 

[tonyb]

Here is a picture of the Hornady 62grn ELD-VT in my .025" Freebore 22 DASHER. I'm searching for a starting load to give them a try.

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Looking forward to what you find!

 

[Lightfoote]

Which Lapua coming out with dasher brass, I may need to build a 22 dasher! What repeater actions reliably cycle dasher with a bdl type mag ?

 

[RussellJ]

Here is a picture of the Hornady 62grn ELD-VT in my .025" Freebore 22 DASHER. I'm searching for a starting load to give them a try.

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UPDATE #1: 33.0grn of Varget is averaging 3576fps with SD of 7.1fps. so far. (Best Groups so far)

UPDATE #2: 33.0grn of IMR8208XBR is averaging right at 3700fps with SD of 10.3fps.
Started to show signs of pressure, slight extractor marks on brass.

 

[Lefty2506]

I'm curious how that velocity compares to a 22-250 or a 22 CM. Seems like its scooting along pretty good to me.

 

[RussellJ]

UPDATE #1: 33.0grn of Varget is averaging 3576fps with SD of 7.1fps. so far. (Best Groups so far)

UPDATE #2: 33.0grn of IMR8208XBR is averaging right at 3700fps with SD of 10.3fps.
Started to show signs of pressure, slight extractor marks on brass.

I will test one more powder(H4895) with the 62grn ELD-VT in one of my 22 Dashers and do the 3rd update on the above post.