6br vs 6 dasher

Snipe · July 25, 2021, 10:13 AM

I'm building a new 1000 yard bench rifle. I'm currently running a 6.5 creedmoor and I'm up in the air over 6br or 6 dasher. Does anyone have any thoughts which one I should go with. Thanks in advance.

Snipe

stagpanther · July 26, 2021, 11:06 AM

I shoot the 6mm BR Norma casually so I can't advise substantively--the only thing I can say is exercise caution with the nomenclature of 6mmBR--it actually encompasses lots of different incarnations and renaming of the original cartridge so you need to be sure your components and gages are all on the same page.

Bart B. · July 27, 2021, 02:36 PM

Check out the 6mm cartridges used in the NBRSA and IBS website's 1000 yard results section to see what frequently wins and sets records.

stagpanther · July 29, 2021, 06:53 AM

I'd do the dasher--just cause.

old roper · July 29, 2021, 08:05 AM

I shot 6BR IBS year ago. With all good brass for Dasher, no reason not to do one. It's at gunsmith but doing 22 Dasher varmint rifle.

Snipe · July 31, 2021, 09:21 AM

Thanks everyone hard decision to make.

stagpanther · July 31, 2021, 10:57 AM

Go over to the 6mmBR.com website and you'll get some detailed info that should help you make your decision. I think somewhere there is a mention of recent long range win or record by a dasher that included competition from the other 6mm hot shots.

Sharpsman · March 21, 2024, 06:27 PM

I've shot the 6MM Dasher now going on four years here at my home range and IMO it's the most accurate cartridge I have ever fired over a period of 70 years. I shot my last registered match back in '94 in Texas when I won the Texas State High Power Long Range Championship but I still shoot here at home. Using 32.4 grains Varget and Berger 130 grain Hybrid bullets I have shot ten round groups from 1000 yards that I could cover with a silver dollar. This has been on days that were absolutely no wind visible or felt; mostly early AM in the summer or late evening firing off my bench. It is absolutely a fantastic cartridge.

I received notice that I made this post earlier. I don't think so!

July 25, 2021, 10:13 AM	#1
Snipe Member Join Date: March 30, 2017 Posts: 55	6br vs 6 dasher I'm building a new 1000 yard bench rifle. I'm currently running a 6.5 creedmoor and I'm up in the air over 6br or 6 dasher. Does anyone have any thoughts which one I should go with. Thanks in advance. Snipe

July 26, 2021, 11:06 AM	#2
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,811	I shoot the 6mm BR Norma casually so I can't advise substantively--the only thing I can say is exercise caution with the nomenclature of 6mmBR--it actually encompasses lots of different incarnations and renaming of the original cartridge so you need to be sure your components and gages are all on the same page. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

July 29, 2021, 06:53 AM	#4
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,811	I'd do the dasher--just cause. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

July 29, 2021, 08:05 AM	#5
old roper Senior Member Join Date: June 11, 2007 Posts: 2,164	I shot 6BR IBS year ago. With all good brass for Dasher, no reason not to do one. It's at gunsmith but doing 22 Dasher varmint rifle. __________________ Semper Fi Vietnam 1965 VFW Life member NRA Life Member

July 31, 2021, 10:57 AM	#7
stagpanther Senior Member Join Date: March 2, 2014 Posts: 12,811	Go over to the 6mmBR.com website and you'll get some detailed info that should help you make your decision. I think somewhere there is a mention of recent long range win or record by a dasher that included competition from the other 6mm hot shots. __________________ "Everyone speaks gun."--Robert O'Neill *I am NOT an expert--I do not have any formal experience or certification in firearms use or testing; use any information I post at your own risk!*

July 27, 2021, 02:36 PM	#3
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	Check out the 6mm cartridges used in the NBRSA and IBS website's 1000 yard results section to see what frequently wins and sets records.

July 31, 2021, 09:21 AM	#6
Snipe Member Join Date: March 30, 2017 Posts: 55	Thanks everyone hard decision to make.

March 21, 2024, 06:27 PM	#8
Sharpsman Junior Member Join Date: February 18, 2014 Posts: 6	6MM Dasher I've shot the 6MM Dasher now going on four years here at my home range and IMO it's the most accurate cartridge I have ever fired over a period of 70 years. I shot my last registered match back in '94 in Texas when I won the Texas State High Power Long Range Championship but I still shoot here at home. Using 32.4 grains Varget and Berger 130 grain Hybrid bullets I have shot ten round groups from 1000 yards that I could cover with a silver dollar. This has been on days that were absolutely no wind visible or felt; mostly early AM in the summer or late evening firing off my bench. It is absolutely a fantastic cartridge. I received notice that I made this post earlier. I don't think so!

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