6-6.5x47 40d Long Dasher

[Grimstod]

I have the itch to build another rifle. Of course it's probably going to be a wildcat. Because once you drink the poison you just can't go back right lol.

Probably us a Howa as my base action. I want this to be a lighter weight magazine feed-able (4rd) for mostly varmints and maybe some whitetail. Has to be 47L based case. I just cannot get myself to use inferior brass. Might spin up a second barrel though for a 6mm Creedmoor if I have time and for if shortages get bad.



Questions though. Should I buy a matching set of reamers or does someone else out there have the reamer set or maybe know of a sizing die combination that I could use. I hear tell you can use a Dasher FL sizing die to size these down?

 

[Grimstod]

Since I'll almost certainly be getting a custom reamer for this anyone know what JGS turn around is like right now?

 

[alf]

What happened 7 1/2 years ago?

Long Dasher (6-6.5x47AI)

Would like some more info on this cartridge (wildcat). I have searched the site for every thing and there is very little info really. 1. Barrel life? I am guessing a little better because of the 40d shoulder. 2. Fire forming experiences. a. How many times does it take for it to fully form...

forum.accurateshooter.com

 

[Grimstod]

What happened 7 1/2 years ago?

Long Dasher (6-6.5x47AI)

Would like some more info on this cartridge (wildcat). I have searched the site for every thing and there is very little info really. 1. Barrel life? I am guessing a little better because of the 40d shoulder. 2. Fire forming experiences. a. How many times does it take for it to fully form...

forum.accurateshooter.com

Ha I forgot about that. Actually ran across it a min ago while searching for something else. At that time I did not have a lathe now I have two. Well three if I count the CNC lathe.

 

[Evan]

You’ll probably be able to use 6XC data as a starting place. Do you have a bullet and velocity goal?

Unless you stay low pressure, the body of the case will eventually need to be sized where the Dasher die stops. I would plan on a custom sizer. I like my whidden.

 

[Grimstod]

You’ll probably be able to use 6XC data as a starting place. Do you have a bullet and velocity goal?

Unless you stay low pressure, the body of the case will eventually need to be sized where the Dasher die stops. I would plan on a custom sizer. I like my whidden.

My Velocity goals are the same as a standard 6x47. Really not looking for speed rather the more forgiving nature of a slightly larger case.

Looks like I will have to do custom dies. Unless I can find a smith that already has them.

 

[nakneker]

Since I'll almost certainly be getting a custom reamer for this anyone know what JGS turn around is like right now?

Around 16 weeks.

There’s lots of load data for the 6-6.5x47. 6.5x47 is one of my personal favorite cases. I have a 22x47 in the works, 6.5x47, 25x47 and I had a 6-6.5x47 I regret selling. The new owner loves the rifle and the round. sounds like a fun project, enjoy!

 

[moondog]

Since I'll almost certainly be getting a custom reamer for this anyone know what JGS turn around is like right now?

I ordered a from them about 4 weeks ago and was told 14 to 16 weeks

 

[Ranger188]

@DHuffman I think did a imp. 47L of some sort.
Maybe he can add some insight.

 

[DirtySteve]

I love my 6x47L. Getting a reamer made from Manson. Reflecting back I should have mad it an improved version.

 

[AckleymanII]

Steve, dies from where for an AI?

 

[DHuffman]

I've got a pair of Niel Jones dies and recently acquired a Newlon ( I think) improved dies. Mines basically a long BRA, 40° shoulder with the neck shoulder junction about .002-3 short for easy fireforming.
I've got a couple barrels for my Panda HG and have one for a 700 Remington SA.
It's a nice round in my experience.

 

[tac284]

I wanted to try Manson Reamers this time, just placed my order yesterday, 5 month lead time….

 

[Grimstod]

I've got a pair of Niel Jones dies and recently acquired a Newlon ( I think) improved dies. Mines basically a long BRA, 40° shoulder with the neck shoulder junction about .002-3 short for easy fireforming.
I've got a couple barrels for my Panda HG and have one for a 700 Remington SA.
It's a nice round in my experience.

So basically it is a 6x47 with the 40d shoulder of a BRA and you have both a chamber reamer and FL sizing reamer? Shoot me a pm if so.

 

[DHuffman]

So basically it is a 6x47 with the 40d shoulder of a BRA and you have both a chamber reamer and FL sizing reamer? Shoot me a pm if so.

Sorry mine is a 6.5 not a 6, I do have a chamber reamer and go gage but no FL size reamer.

 

[DHuffman]

Improved on the left

 

[Grimstod]

Improved on the left

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Looks just like what I want to do except for in 6mm version.

 

[muleystalker]

PM swd, I believe he has done this and actually just sold the reamer and brass I believe. I'm sure he can tell you how he went about it and what dies he used.

 

[4guns]

I had a 6x47 Improved built 2 years ago. Great shooting round. Clarence Hammonds built it for me, he has since retired and sold every thing.

 

[swd]

PM swd, I believe he has done this and actually just sold the reamer and brass I believe. I'm sure he can tell you how he went about it and what dies he used.

Mine had the shoulder blown forward with a Dasher length neck.