I was originally overwhelmed by the equipment needed, so I decided to make my own rest. Over the winter we continued to practice and he continued to improve each time we went out. Here the advantage is top accuracy for longer periods of time, and less cleaning time. The plan was to hunt antelope and deer to 400 yards, being it was not guaranteed I would be present, I had to redo the load with H4895 in … Forum member “Jet” reports: “The Tri-County Gun Club just south of Portland, Oregon hosted its second NBRSA 600-guard match 11/18/2017. Inspect case, re-fill and repeat if necessary. PRS Competitor Jon Pynch had a superlative run in 2018, scoring victories in many big matches, capped off by winning top honors at the 2018 NRL Championship. It has a bit more neck than the BRX. While the 6mm Creedmoor is still very popular, the 6mm Dasher is now the #1 cartridge among leading PRS and NRL competitors surveyed. Builder: CS Tactical All the plates are tapped and screwed. Pynch runs a landscaping business in Oregon. This weekend all three of Tom’s barrels were running a different powder charge, seating depth, and primer. … Price from Alpha Munitions should be $1.15 per case, which is on par with Alphan’s other product line. Twenty-one shooters brought rifles to the line. I sent the bolt to Greg Tannel (Gretanrifles.com) to have the firing pin hole bushed and sleeved, the ejector removed and the hole filled and the face trued. On Saturday evening competitors were rewarded with a fantastic Southern meal prepared by the talented cooks of Real South BBQ from Swainsboro, Georgia, sponsored by Vapor Trail Bullets. Tri-County Gun Club is one of the premiere shooting clubs in the Pacific Northwest. Not just hammer and nail skills, but formidable design and fabrication skills. The case is based off a narrowed neck on the .257 Roberts, and the parent case is the 7x57 Mauser. And in the process Chris also shot what is possibly the smallest 4-target Heavy Gun Agg ever recorded — 1.297 inches. Just plug in bullet weight, BC, muzzle velocity, wind speed and angle and it will plot bullet trajectories from 50 to 1000 yards for you. The facility features a wide 1000-yard range lined with Georgia pines on each side. Get good barrel life. Our editors own and use many 21st Century products, including neck-turning lathe, concentricity gauge, hydro bullet seater (arbor press), and priming tool. Top-Performing Bullet Options for the 1000-Yard Game We’re all Looking forward to the next match at Deep Creek. I upgraded to Tannel’s Light Steel firing pin assembly while it was out. His reply is something all shooters should pay careful attention to: “[Success] starts with having a good reamer, bullets and barrels. After some research and talking to George, I ditched the 6mm Dasher build and had GA Precision build me a 6GT on a GAP Templar action I already had in the safe. These MDT magazines are crafted from quality steel, nitride-treated, then black Cerakote finished inside and out. CED M2 Chronograph For Father’s Day 2020, we feature a father and son duo who showed their skills at 1000 yards at the Deep Creek Range outside Missoula, Montana. John Hargett says: “Installing spacer kits or possibly having a nose dive in full-size .308 mag is in the past! PACT Professional XP (Infrared) Sectional densities are similar, and both should be good penetrators. Have you tried IMR Enduron powders yet (IMR 4166, 4451, 4955, and 7977)? I let him come over to the spotting scope and look through it and when he got done I gave him a big hug and told him how proud of him I was. It’s pretty amazing. You may not reproduce original text or photos without advanced permission in writing. In fact Hunter’s score of 144-4X is the 4th highest score of the year in that class. The 6mm CM is basically a necked down version of the 6.5 Creedmoor. This range uses the same target holders as the 300-yard line of the 200–300 yard range, which is closed when the 600-yard range is in use. DJ’s Brass Service now offers custom case hydro-forming to your exact specs. Builder: GA Precision Place a spent primer in the bottom of a new piece of brass. A clever Weight Tuning System allows competitors to adjust gun balance and reduce felt recoil. We welcome reader submissions. Action: Lone Peak Arms Fusion Shawn is the owner of North Ridge Rifles in Helena, Montana. by Jonathan T. We’re impressed with Steve’s ingenious front rest. The reasons to try the 6GT in a new PRS-style rig were as follows: 1. Be able to run the same mag in all my guns without having to tweak or use mag kits. That takes time, costs money (in bullets and powder), and consumes precious barrel life. Match Report by David and Donna Matthews A decade ago we showed our readers how to modify .308 Win magazines to feed the 6mmBR cartridge efficiently. 6 Dasher Bullets. Report by Vu Pham Even with the optimal design, the SS 6 magazine will work with all chassis profiles and bottom metal made for AICS-type magazines. Tom does full load development with every barrel, even if they are chambered the same. And here is a 4-shot, 600-yard group with reformed 6.5×47 Lapua brass, using Varget powder under a Barnes 112gr Match Burner. I’ve played with the Caldwell and a Sinclair, they have nothing on this one.”, Dave tells us: “Here is my Do-It-Yourself front rest. Ed shoots 210gr Berger VLDs (sorted every way possible), with Norma brass, Hodgdon H4350 powder, and CCI BR2 primers. Pacific Tool & Gauge (Dave Kiff) is a … This is what I’ll run this season (my second as an F-Class competitor).”, We asked Dave what equipment was used to make the rest. This high-capacity turret press sells elsewhere for up to $229.99. The PACT Professional XP offers all the features we want in a Chronograph at an affordable price -- starting at just $229.00. ⢠Only change one thing at a time and run it to the ground. Stock: XLR Industries Envy Chassis The primer pushes out a little bit during this process, but it’s impossible for it to come out because of the way the shell holder is designed. I asked Chris whatâs the biggest factor contributing to his success? Trystan backed that up with a couple more excellent targets, a 3.143″ 46, and a 3.819″ 47. I asked Chris what was special about his Dasher and how he kept it tuned and so competitive? This was Alpha 6GT brass, with Hodgdon H4350 pushing Barnes 112gr Match Burner bullets. The actual 5-shot group size might be larger or smaller, though it won’t be an NBRSA GROUP record. Magazines: AICS and AW Cartridge: 6mm Dasher Remove the plunger and you have a 95% formed case, ready to load. Either way it is still impressive. I was just happy that he did as well as he did and he sure was happy that he beat Daddy. The Lapua-formed 6GT cases just do not have the capacity to reach the cartridgeâs full capability with the slower burning powders. With the 6mm Dasher cartridge becoming popular with PRS/NRL competitors as well as the benchrest crowd, we thought it was time to re-visit a special rifle chambered for the 6mm Dasher wildcat. Scott’s first shot (at the 45-second mark of the video) was right in the X-Ring, and four of Scott’s first five shots were Xs. The base unit has large, easy to use controls, and contains a built-in printer. But Fred’s 50-5X target should, indeed, be a new SCORE record. Mother Nature blessed the shooters with temperatures that were cooler than during preceding weeks. The major difference between 6.5×47 Lapua-formed brass and Alpha 6GT brass is the case capacity. This was a wealth of information that helped me “hone in on” the load development components I would use, and activities I would perform. The 1000-Yard National Match for 2016 featured a three-target Aggregate for each Division (i.e. With just a minuscule .8″ separating them, the two Creedmoor cartridges have almost an identical amount of wind drift. So no need to change what you are already using. I again told him that the trigger control was perfect and to do four more just like that. These actions will be available with either the neutral timed handoff or with about .03 to .035 inch cock on close. It was as close to perfect as I have seen him do. H4350 burns slower and cleaner which should equate to better barrel life. var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); Ultra-Accurate 6mm Dasher Built by Dad After researching the winning competitors, rifles, and rounds I ordered a Panda action with Krieger barrel in 6mm Dasher from Kelbyâs. Be aware that sale prices are subject to change, and once clearance inventory is sold, itâs gone for good. Only one other competitor (of any age) had a higher class score — 146-3X. Tom Mousel (shown above) had a very good weekend, winning group in each class he entered. The PACT features an upgraded sensor design that makes it more reliable and repeatable. Measuring a 55-grain .223-caliber bullet, two units showed an average variance of less than 1.5 fps on the shot by shot readings. 5. Right now you can get Lyman’s new All-American 8-station turret press for just $159.99. I have a feeling the Benchrest and F-Open guys are going to dig this new 6mm cartridge as well, at least for 600 yards. Having an integrated printer is a major "plus factor" for the PACT compared to other chronographs currently for sale. The 6mm Dasher vs 6mm BR The 6mm Dasher uses 6mm BR brass as the base brass. Pejsa Ballistics.xls from JacksonRifles.com, Horizontal Wind Drift vs. As another Forum member observed: “Any rifle that shoots well at 1100 yards is beautiful….”, Steve started with a Tikka 590 action: “The whole stock was made on a small (6.5×13) lathe and a vertical slide. The 6mm bore diameter has long been relied upon for double duty, serving the deer hunter and varmint/predator hunter equally well. Many of our readers have performed this simple magazine modification and report their rifles feed quite reliably. [Bob acknowledges that every barrel is unique, so a different powder, such as H4895 might work better for you.]. ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? He was shooting at 320 yards and his first two sighters were good so I had him move over to the score side of the target. That represents 0.305 MOA at 1000 yards! The first two shots were in the 9 Ring, but he jerked his third shot and it went over into the sighter side of the target. Using this very hot charge, we were able to get 14 firings before the primer pocket failed. Last shot was an 8 low and right cutting the hole of the third shot. Using the hydro-forming method you can form improved cases in your workshop with no firing whatsoever, so there is no wear on your precious barrel. Do-It-Yourself F-Open Rig from England Alamo Precision Rifles did a great job on this chamber/barrel. Sweeping all three Lignt Guns matches. six targets total for both classes). Equipment reviews (.243 bullets, 30BR cartridge, 6mm Norma Improved, gun barrels, powders, primers, gunstocks, dies), accurizing, 1000yd ranges, ballistics, … I was joking around with him before the 300-yard relay and he even had me text my wife and tell her we were tied. (SEE Chart HERE). 6mm Bench Rest Remington Load Data; 243 Winchester Load Data; 6mm Remington Load Data; 243 Win Super Short Magnum (WSSM) Load Data; 240 Weatherby Magnum Load Data; 250-3000 Savage Load Data; 257 Roberts Load Data; 257 Roberts Ackley Improved Load Data; 25 Winchester Super Short Magnum Load Data ; 25-06 Remington Load Data; 257 Weatherby Magnum Load Data; 6.5 Grendel … Also with the slower speeds came better consistency. Initial test results were as expected from a premium brass-maker. My first concern was recoil. The 2016 IBS 1000-Yard National Championships were held September 4-5 at the Cool Acres Sporting Camp in Swainsboro, Georgia. Case capacity is raised to about 41.0 grains. Quite a few people have already chambered up 6GT barrels before they even have brass in hand. This action, the Borden Super Short 6, was recently, unveiled on Facebook by PRS competitor John Hargett. Quarter-MOA in such conditions is good shooting. Steve, who hails from Essex in the UK, constructed virtually every component of his skeleton-style rifle except the 28″ HV Bartlein barrel (chambered as a 6mm Dasher) and the Tikka 590 donor action. What does it take to win in the tactical game? There are kits that can help with this, but now there is an even better solution — a premium custom action designed specifically to feed the 6mm Dasher (and similar cartridges) from a magazine. One reader, who converted a 7mm-08 hunting rig into a 22 Dasher varmint rifle, tells us his modified mag feeds flawlessly. On Saturday, rain and fog delays, caused the match to be extended through Monday. Oehlers use focused beam lenses for less diffusion, plus a longer screen-spacing for greater precision and accuracy. The latest Dasher brass is very good — capable of winning benchrest matches. Because of the prospect of worsening conditions on Saturday afternoon, even though there was daylight left, the decision was made to extend the match through Monday. The 6mm Creedmoor was conceived between 2007-2010 as a wildcat named the "6mm HOLE" by John B. The 6mm ARC does what much larger cartridges can and everything that smaller cartridges can’t. Delay Caused by Fog and Rain The good thing about learning that way is it sticks with you!”, Share the post "Sunday GunDay: Chris Nichols’s 600-Yard Light and Heavy Guns". 28:20 â Jonâs hunting background 10. This is exactly what we would expect. Action: Kelbly The only real downside to the short/fat 6BR-based cartridges is that they can be finicky when feeding from a magazine, at least without some modifications to the follower and feed lips. About the Tri-County … The chart below compares how much a 10 mile per hour crosswind impacts those same loads for each cartridge out to 500 yards. Hunter Hammers Steel at 800 Yards At $189.00, the new CED M2 Chronograph offers the best performance you can get in a Chrono for under $400.00 (now that the Oehler 33/35 are no longer offered). It has many advanced features and comes packaged with very sophisticated software. Wide fore-ends enhance stability. After several range sessions he was no longer content with just watching and wanted to get in on the action. 6mm Dasher. At this time we both had 98 scores but he had 4X and I had 5X. Using Varget powder, we pushed 115gr DTACs at 2950+ FPS on a pretty hot day. Montana has very drastic weather changes on a daily basis and it’s unrealistic to expect a rifle to stay in tune though those changes. Remarkably, this talented young lady topped the entire Heavy Gun field, winning Heavy Gun Score (97.667 average) and winning Heavy Gun Overall against all comers (of all ages). His Prahl Designs shop (724-478-2538) added the white ghost-flames over the existing sky blue metallic paint. Apparently a Junior Shooter had never finished this high and they were unsure how to handle awards since Juniors aren’t charged an entrance fee. You can even print out customized Trajectory Cards with Click Values. 9:00 â The mental aspect of shooting Both father and son were competing at an IBS match held June 13-14, 2020. This was followed up with load development which saw 100-yard, five-shot groups in the .1s and .2s as the rifle showed its preference for Reloder 15 over Varget powder, and for CCI 450s over all other primers. Match event calendar and rifle competition accuracy training tips. ⢠Don’t be afraid to REDUCE your powder load. From minute 8:00 on Sam shoots a 5-shot string on camera with his BAT-actioned, Leonard-stocked 6BR. Optic: Vortex Razor Gen II 4.5-27x56mm EBR-7C MRAD This can leave the section of the case right above the extractor groove unsized, which can also lead to “clickers” and stiff bolt lift. Gunsmith Dan Dowling is credited with its invention. In fact “40% of those ranked in the top 10 in either league were running a 6mm Dasher”. A strong argument can be made that the best home defense firearm is a 12 gauge shotgun. I know it’s not pretty, but it got me shooting long range F-Class for peanuts.” Message to Steve: Don’t worry how it looks. It has remained in relative obscurity since its release, though the cartridge is still a solid … These cartridges deliver outstanding accuracy plus good barrel life. Alpha Munitions is hard at work getting quality brass to the shooters. As Chris says ,â This keeps things simple and exactly the same. The firing line for the 1000-yard range has a covered structure with 14 well-spaced masonry benches with block bases and cast concrete tops. Chris shot a 6BR for the first two years of his career, before switching to the 6 Dasher. Many thanks go to Stanley Taylor from Douglas Barrels for his time and energy in acquiring prizes for the match. Chris WILL trim and chamfer as needed. Nice shootin’ ladies…. Shoot it and it turns in the case on the left. Federal has 6.5 Creedmoor factory-loaded ammo, including the American Eagle 140-grain Match bullet. (Yes, the wind was a bit tricky at this year’s Nationals.). CLICK HERE for full, step-by-step magazine conversion article. Chris Nichols with potential world record (1.297″ 4-Target Agg) Heavy Gun Targets! Fourth shot was high and left in the 9 ring. Chrisâs load choice for both LG and HG is Hodgdon Varget pushing 105gr Berger VLDs. So I went to the AccurateShooter classifieds again and found a 1:8″-twist, 30″ x 1.25″ (diam.) Did you find this video helpful? Hunter’s second shot was a 10. You can see how a loaded round looks in the photo at left. Here is a birds-eye view video of the Deep Creek Range, taken with an aerial drone. Looks Great, Shoots Better If your die does not size your fired cases at this point, you should get a FL die that does. MDT says this new 12-round magazine is a “one-step solution [delivering] smooth, reliable feeding for the most popular rifle cartridges in precision rifle competitions.”, MDT built this AICS-pattern mag for PRS/NRL competitors and anyone wanting to run 6mmBR-family cartridges in mag-fed actions: “The limiting factor for competitors running 6mm BR variants has been feeding. Definitely. I explained to him that on his third shot where he jerked the trigger that is where it ended up. Fred’s 600-yard group is also amazingly small. Young Trystan Williams with father Shawn Williams competing at recent 1000-yard Match at Deep Creek Range near Missoula, Montana. As you can see, velocities differ by 170 – 220 fps, with the lighter 6mm ARC moving faster from the compact case. Check out JBM's real-time interactive online ballistics calculator. However, even with similar BCs, velocities come into … You're in luck. Share the post "IMR Enduron Powders — Accurate, Temp Stable, and Versatile". Prizes and Gift Certificates Galore at White Horse We ran with that load till Oct, temps dropped up to 50 degrees, and we lost a bunch of speed. Look for Accuracy First, Velocity Second Hunter always wears proper ear protection. To pre-order the brass, CLICK HERE. Now I got excited. After a couple range sessions, he wanted to shoot in one of the local groundhog matches I attend. Raised platform is for prone shooting. Ballistic coefficients are about equal, with a slight edge going to the 6mm 108 ELD Match. Optic: Minox ZP5 5-25x56mm MR4 Sometimes I wrap up a project and wonder why the heck I just spent X amount of time on it.” Dave has other projects in the works: “Another option we are making for a friend is taking a cheap front rest and bolting to a 3/4″ thick, wide MDF base and adding additional adjustment screws. Those changes can wreak havoc with competitors’ groups and scores. Fill the case with water, and then slip it into a special Hornady shell-holder with no hole in the middle. We’ve been impressed with what we’ve seen. This is six shots at 100 yards with a Savage .223 Rem. The basic procedure involves trimming the rear of the magazine, and creating a rear stop with a block from a Remington .223 magazine. Reloading for the 6mm Dasher My hope is that one day he will know how lucky he is… Right now I know how lucky I am to be able to spend time with my son doing something we both enjoy. For the next project I hope to be able to do the barrel work (threading, chambering, crowning) as well.” The next gun might be another Dasher. I lost only one case to a split neck and the “blow lengths” are good and consistent. Recoil is about the same as the 6BR variants (6BRA, 6 Dasher etc. 2. “Its ultra-sleek profile provides a higher Ballistic Coefficient (BC) … Father Jonathan explains how he introduced his son Hunter to precision shooting, at the ripe young age of six. This will help you diagnose [whether the problem] is coming from the base, is it coming maybe from a score in the chamber… it can even happen at the shoulder although that’s pretty rare. He also established a new Williamsport club Light Gun record of 3.2″. That’s impressive. Though he was fighting 20-mph winds Sam achieves a half-inch group at 200 yards. Run case up into Hydraulic forming die. That will confirm “10% off all online orders”. Sam Hall, past IBS Shooter of the Year, provided this image and most of the photos in this report. Making the 6mm Dasher is easy and involves loading up 6mm BR brass and fire forming it in a 6mm Dasher chamber (the fire forming loads can also be very accurate). However, the “short, fat” 6BR/Dasher design doesn’t feed optimally in magazines designed for the .308 Win family of cases. This Mossberg 500 is a reliable 12ga pump-gun with useful upgrades including ghost-ring sights and barrel heat-shield. 25 formed… 975 to go! With many cartridge types, it’s not unusual for factory dies to be slightly large in the bottom section. The wind direction at the targets can be opposite that at the firing line, with the result that a let-off down range not only carries the penalty of making a hold-off incorrect, but because the wind at the firing line can continue, adding the additional penalty of a reversal. Iâm comfortable with it. Neck-turning is an additional $0.60 (sixty cents) per case (or $0.75 for magnums) plus actual return shipping. My chamber is set up for blue box Lapua 6mmBR brass. My focus is on making sure his mechanics are right and his trigger control is what it should be. Support Bag: Wiebad Fortune Cookie, Rifle 2: Vuâs 6GT 2.0 I know how to get it to shoot and when itâs not, I have a pretty good idea how to get it back in tune. Imagine a Wheeler LRB stock front half mated with an McMillan ST 1000 rear section and you have Chrisâ stock! Video Demonstrates Amazing 1000-Yard Accuracy These shots were taken during a fire-forming session. Another huge benefit is an additive that prevents copper fouling from building during dozens of rounds being fired.
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