6 mm dasher question

[muleman69]

I have a long 700 action collecting dust, can I use it to build a dasher if I single load?

 

[6BRAckley]

It should work fine. It is worth noting though that unless you really like the stock it is paired with, you can probably sell the action and buy a short action that is better suited for the short BR length case.

JP

 

[savagedasher]

It should work fine. It is worth noting though that unless you really like the stock it is paired with, you can probably sell the action and buy a short action that is better suited for the short BR length case.

JP

I have a long action one
All you have to do is block the bolt travel to where it is as short as a short action

 

[swd]

It might look a little funny and swallow it right up but it work fine. Be sure and bush the bolt to .060” if it’s not already.

 

[savagedasher]

Mine has double thread Remington tenon and large shank savage nut
lol

 

[muleman69]

I have a long action one
All you have to do is block the bolt travel to where it is as short as a short action

How do I block it?

 

[muleman69]

It might look a little funny and swallow it right up but it work fine. Be sure and bush the bolt to .060” if it’s not already.

It is a .473 ,how do I bush it?

 

[oldduc]

I've got a 700LA that has been a 6XC, a 6BR, and is now a 6BRA F-class type gun with a benchrest stock. Since it is only used single shot, I had the ejector removed and the hole plugged by Jerry Stephenson ("Carlsbad" on here) when he turned down the firing pin and bushed the bolt. I like the LA as there is plenty of room in the loading/ejection port to get my fat fingers in there and load and remove cases. I left the bolt travel full length. Hasn't been a problem for single shot.

 

[savagedasher]

How do I block it?

Take the bolt release off the trigger and install a external release where it stops the bolt where it need to be for short bolt travel

 

[swd]

S

It is a .473 ,how do I bush it?

Send it to Carlsbad or Greg Tannel. Greg has a really long back log so I'd talk to Carlsbad first and he's a regular good guy around the forum.

 

[Bc'z]

I've got a 700LA that has been a 6XC, a 6BR, and is now a 6BRA F-class type gun with a benchrest stock. Since it is only used single shot, I had the ejector removed and the hole plugged by Jerry Stephenson ("Carlsbad" on here) when he turned down the firing pin and bushed the bolt. I like the LA as there is plenty of room in the loading/ejection port to get my fat fingers in there and load and remove cases. I left the bolt travel full length. Hasn't been a problem for single shot.

Did Mark put that together?

 

[oldduc]

Did Mark put that together?

Yep, Mark did it.

 

[oldduc]

S

Send it to Carlsbad or Greg Tannel. Greg has a really long back log so I'd talk to Carlsbad first and he's a regular good guy around the forum.

When Carlsbad did mine and I got it back in 8 days from when I mailed it off. His turnaround is about 2 days on average. Nice work too.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Long action is fine and actually what id prefer. Whats the detriment from pulling the bolt 1/2” farther when you have lots of loading port room?

 

[muleman69]

Long action is fine and actually what id prefer. Whats the detriment from pulling the bolt 1/2” farther when you have lots of loading port room?

I'm thinking I can't live without a Dasher, What barrel length and twist for shooting gongs?

 

[swd]

I'm thinking I can't live without a Dasher, What barrel length and twist for shooting gongs?

7.5” will shoot everything including the 110SMK. .140”-.150” on the FB for everything in the 105-110 range.

 

[muleman69]

7.5” will shoot everything including the 110SMK. .140”-.150” on the FB for everything in the 105-110 range.

What bullet and barrel length for out to a thousand is most popular? I want to use Bart's bullets if at all possible

 

[oldduc]

I'm thinking I can't live without a Dasher, What barrel length and twist for shooting gongs?

My Dasher is 28", 7 twist, .110 freebore. Never have shot anything longer than 107s, but it shoots those just fine. The shape of the bullet you use has a lot to do with how much freebore you'll need.

 

[22DASHER]

What bullet and barrel length for out to a thousand is most popular? I want to use Bart's bullets if at all possible

If you are just plinking steel I would not be shooting Bart's bullets...Save those for BR. I would stick with a Berger or Sierra 105 class bullet, any of which will likely shoot great. Pretty tough to beat either a 105 HVLD or Hybrid IMO. A 28" Krieger 8T HV will also treat you well.

 

[muleman69]

I you are just plinking steel I would not be shooting Bart's bullets...Save those for BR. I would stick with a Berger or Sierra 105 class bullet, any of which will likely shoot great. Pretty tough to beat either a 105 HVLD or Hybrid IMO. A 28" Krieger 8T HV will also treat you well.

I do have a bunch of 105 Berger's and 107 Sierra's. I would like to shoot some paper as well with the Bart's. Maybe I can't do both with the same twist? Like to find a happy medium