Tikka 6mm Dasher

[MTNGUY]

I am looking at building a do all rifle for myself, and my kids, to use. I want to use if for hunting and banging steel. It will be suppressed with an 18-20" barrel. I am building it on a Tikka Action. I am looking really hard at a 6mm Dasher. I reload so that is not a problem. I am wondering if anyone has build a Tikka in 6 Dasher with a short barrel? I am wondering what kind of velocity I could expect. I planned on shooting the 108 ELDM. I have seen a few velocities on here from 21" barrel shooting 105's. Those were 2750 and 2840 I believe? Am I crazy to think I can get at least 2650 out of an 18" barrel shooting the 108?

 

[Tanner]

I see the appeal of a Dasher but in a Tikka I don’t see the practicality being there over a 6mm Creed. Better brass selection, factory ammo if you need it, ease of feeding (dasher in tikka mags could be a pain in the butt). The option is then always there to run a super mild load in the Creed for the kids…. Just the first few things that come to mind

 

[KyleR1985]

Yes you can expect around 2650 with a 108.

I’d probably go with 6gt or 6creed given no cartridge length limitation with the Tikka.

Both give ability to load down to dasher speed if you wanted, but can get more range if needed. And factory ammo with 6creed.

Seems like a more versatile choice.

But to answer your question, yes. And more if you’re willing to forego temp stability.

 

[grassassin]

I agree, especially in regards to feeding issues in a Tikka. Get 6 creed or even 6 GT.

If you are set on the Dasher then yes, I think you can easily attain 2650 running 108s or 109s. My 6 BR does 2750 running Berger 109 hybrids with a bit over 29 grains of Varget out of a 24 inch barrel. I can't remember the rule of thumb for loss of velocity per inch of barrel length. 5 fps per inch? Anyway I don't think with the BR one would lose more than 100 fps going 2 or 4 inches shorter. Certainly with the increased case capacity of the Dasher 2650 shooting 108 ELDMs would be easy peasy. Of course, follow safe and proven load data and watch for pressure.

But just chamber in 6 creed. As stated in the reply above you can always load the larger Creedmoor to Dasher-like performance. Especially If you want a do all rifle the Creedmoor offers significant advantage in that you can load it hotter to Creedmoor performance and hunt a wider variety of bigger critters.

 

[MTNGUY]

I can see the benefits to a 6 Creedmoor or a 6GT. I have shot a buddies 6mm ARC,and I really enjoyed it. I figured the Dasher is easier then turning a Tikka into a 6mm ARC.