Any 6mm Dasher shooters in here?

Lyman puts out a reloading but specifically for LR competition, it includes Dasher.
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I started shooting BR competition in the late 80's with a 6PPC (NBRSA 100yd and 200yd). Kelbly actions, HART barrels, McM stocks, Jewell 2 ozs. triggers etc... I've built and owned a bunch of 6BRs, a few 22 Dashers, and a dozen Ackley Improved cartridges. I hand load with Wilson and Whidden hand dies. Just bought an AutoTrickler set up with an A&D scale.

If serious about reloading, invest in QuickLoad ($200) or find someone with QL to run the numbers based on your components and rifle specs. It will tell you where to start with various powders, velocity, pressure, and accuracy nodes. It will save you tons of time and money. My newest toy is a 6.5x47L PRS style rifle that I mainly shoot paper at 300-600 yds.

QuickLoad

Myself and dozens of other friends have had an EXCELLENT experience as the QL computer-generated numbers for starting loads and velocities are spot on. I don't own QL because my friend will run whatever numbers I need. I find it 100% trustworthy and very usable for someone new to handloading. You enter the data and it tells you exactly what you need to know in a spread sheet for or chart. If struggling about the cmptr program, then stick to the reloading manuals published by Nosler, Hornady, Sierra, Berger, Lapua, Speer, Hodgdon. They are very trustworthy ... always start low on charges and slowly work up.

If you don't want to buy QL, then invest in a reputable chronograph. I own a Oehler 35P which I 've used since 1991. For anyone doing load development, you're wasting your time if you don't have a chronograph. IMO, the single most useful tool when working up loads and trying to find the accuracy nodes, pressure spikes, and velocity. If you load 41.5 grs of Varget and shoot a 1-hole group, what was the velocity, what was the ES, SD, etc... if the chronograph tells you 3167, 3173, 3166, 3178, 3175 then you can properly identify the accuracy node at 3171 fps. With NO chronograph your SOL and wasting time and money.

I do not have one but I believe that most of the 6mm shoot very good with Varget and 105 grain bullets. Don't know the loads though.

I will say that if you aren't loading for accuracy yet, know that it's a very deep hole.

You will want a Labradar or a Magneto Speed. If you don't know your velocities, you are not doing yourself much good. After your dies and everything else for reloading, a Chrono is a must.

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how do you extrapolate any decent ballistic data without it

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I did via ballistic calculator. Zero at 200, guess speed, dial up and shoot at as far as you can (500 yards at least) at a big arse target. Correct dope and back calculate the speed

A few extra steps, but the link is pretty much my process.
I also ck for runout on loaded ammo.
If it has any offset, pull and add to next batch.
I have found that by making quarter turns during the seating process, runout errors are usually minimized.
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Going to need some good glass to to maximize the capabilities of the gun

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Man.... where the hell where all of ya'll when I asked about the LRP S5 Zeiss? Plan on going with the 3.6-18 X 50mm with the ZFMOAi reticle. No input at all

Going with SWFA for my next one. I think I have a wandering zero with my current leupold.

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Any 6mm Dasher shooters in here?

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I shoot with a guy on weekends "Buddy Miller" from south Alabama who shoots one. He is world class.