Rifle · Proprietary

.22 Dasher

22 Dasher

Precision varmint and PRS wildcat built on the 6mm BR case necked to .224 with a 40° shoulder.

Caliber
0.224″ · 5.69 mm
Introduced
2005
Case
Rimless
Parent
6mm Dasher
Status
Active
Velocity3,414–4,100 fps
Energy1,423–2,053 ft·lb · est.
Identity
Introduced
2005
Type
Rifle
Origin
United States
Inventor
Al Ashton / Dan Dowling
Standard
Proprietary
Status
Active
Availability
Uncommon
Build
Primer
Boxer Small Rifle
Case type
Rimless
Pressure & range
Eff. range
700 yd

Ballistics

Representative trajectory · 100 yd zero0–1000 yd
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Parent case
6mm Dasher

Representative trajectory — modeled from a single velocity input (no published BC for this cartridge yet).

Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds

Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.

CIP TDCC · approximate
Measuremmin
Bullet ⌀5.690.224·
Neck ⌀6.380.251~
Shoulder ⌀11.580.456~
Shoulder angle40°·
Base ⌀11.910.469·
Rim ⌀12.010.473·
Belt ⌀n/a
Rim thickness1.370.054·
Neck length6.250.246
Case length39.121.540·
Overall length

Size vs familiar rounds

Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. .22 Dasher is highlighted below.

Reloading costestimate cost per round vs factory

Estimate your cost per round and how it compares to factory. Inputs are yours — nothing is stored.

Cost estimate only — not load data. Charge weight is your input; follow published manuals for safe charges.

Lineage

Immediate parent
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Connected reference

History

Derived from the 6mm Dasher by necking down to .224 caliber, the .22 Dasher became popular in the PRS and NRL competition circuits for its exceptional accuracy and mild recoil. It is built on 6mmBR brass and offers near-.22-250 velocity with the case efficiency and accuracy of a benchrest-derived design.

FAQs

What bullet diameter is .22 Dasher?
.22 Dasher uses a 0.224″ (5.69 mm) diameter bullet.
Is .22 Dasher still in production?
.22 Dasher is active; typical availability is uncommon.
What is .22 Dasher based on?
.22 Dasher is derived from the 6mm Dasher (necked down) case.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →