Been giving a lot of thought to this

[avidflyer]

Whats everyone think of hydraulic forming for the dasher?

http://riflemansjournal.blogspot.com/2011/03/reloading-hornady-hydraulic-forming-die.html

 

[Keith Glasscock]

It works. If you only have one barrel, or limited components, it can be a good compromise. That said, I managed to develop hairline cracks in several cases, so it isn't without risk.

 

[Bmessy243]

Made my own Hydro former for my 6 br-dx and it works awesome. I have done 150 peaces of lapua brass, and not one split neck or any issues. With that said it only will get about 90-95% of total case dimensions, one firing and its totally done. I will be making my own from here on out if I run any more wild cats.

In my 2 cents its well worth the it.

 

[Scott Harris]

Not sure this analogy is accurate for the Dasher, but 6BRX fireforming loads are so accurate, we just load em up and shoot them at matches. The wife shot a 596-36Xs today with fireform loads....so why hassle with hydroforming?

 

[DMC]

+1 on the above, I just fire formed 100 new cases, shot lights out. Fire formed during local 300 comp's, was going to buy one of those hydro dies, but in the end , i thought it wasn't worth it i my case. secret to fire forming for me was 205 primers ( soft ) normal 6mm BR load of varget, 107 SMK with 20 thou jam, and a completely dry chamber. consistant fire formed lengths on cases and very accurate - works for me !

 

[KWeigel]

+1 on the above, I just fire formed 100 new cases, shot lights out. Fire formed during local 300 comp's, was going to buy one of those hydro dies, but in the end , i thought it wasn't worth it i my case. secret to fire forming for me was 205 primers ( soft ) normal 6mm BR load of varget, 107 SMK with 20 thou jam, and a completely dry chamber. consistant fire formed lengths on cases and very accurate - works for me !

Was this a brx or dasher?

 

[Terry]

I have two friend who do this, works great. Technique reduces problems. Both found agressive first blows with the hammer cause cracks in the shoulder.