6.5x47 lapua build

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Hey guys been a while since I've been on here , I'm building an M40A5 and looking for some advice . So heres the rig m2008 receiver , Schneider polygon barrel , A5 stock . I been trying to pick a caliber to use and I came up with 6.5x47 lapua , is this a good cal ?? From what I ve read it looks good .
 
#3
Re: 6.5x47 lapua build

It won't be an M40A5 if you are using a M2008 Action and the M40A5 is in 7.62x51 (308 Win) on a Remington 700 Action.

6.5 is a great caliber with the right bullets.
 
#4
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I recently got rid of one, and regret it very much. It was easy to load for and did everything i needed it to do. Worked well out to 1K. I know alot on here will say to go with the 260, and i have no experience with it, but it seems like most of the 6.5 calibers will work very well. Brass was on the high end, but held up well. I think i was getting close to the 260 velocity with slightly less powder out of a 26" bbl. light recoil, was very forgiving round. I will be doing another in the futre. I only shot the 140-142 gr bullets, and they went at 2750 with 41gr of 4350.
 
#5
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If it were I, I would go .260 or 6.5 Creedmoor. Reason being is cost for me. Last time I checked the x47 was about $3 a round and the others between $1.20-$1.50 a round.

It's seems the CM and .260 have a stronger following and places like SouthWest, Copper Creek, and my favorite McCourt Munitions all offer custom ammunitions for them. I don't reload so that's a big deal for me.
 
#6
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Pusher591</div><div class="ubbcode-body">If it were I, I would go .260 or 6.5 Creedmoor. Reason being is cost for me. Last time I checked the x47 was about $3 a round and the others between $1.20-$1.50 a round.

It's seems the CM and .260 have a stronger following and places like SouthWest, Copper Creek, and my favorite McCourt Munitions all offer custom ammunitions for them. I don't reload so that's a big deal for me.</div></div>

Let's clarify that the "$3 per round" would be for off the shelf ammo. It's obvious that's what you mean by your post, but let's just get it out there. The OP didn't specify if he was hand loading his ammo or buying off the shelf.
 
#8
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I use SMK 142's, and around 40gns of RE-17. It'll push em over 2900 fps. Start low around 37gns and work up past 40gns until you see some signs of pressure. You can push them 142's to 2900 fps w/o any issues. Your gonna like the 6.5x47!!
 
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If I just want to target shoot. My cheap load is 36gr of Varget and a 123 Scenar. Right at 2 mils to 500 w/23.5" bbl and a 9" can. Dont even have to be behind the rifle when it goes off. I could put a very small child behind it to drive it. But the rifle does weigh 16-17# with can optics front and read pods.

Downside is only Lapua makes the brass. Like 1 dollar each. With 6.5 cm there are more choices for brass and with 260 you can take anything and make your own (308, 7-08, 243, etc).

The x47 is my favorite out of all I own.
 
#11
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You'll love the 6.5x47.
The difference between it and the .260 is minimal at best. It's been debated over and over again. It's a dead issue.

Take care of your brass and it will last you a long time. 100 pcs of Lapua brass will last almost as long as your barrel will of you don't run max loads all the time. There is a slew of good bullets to pick from. 123gr up to 142gr.....Lapua, Berger, Hornady, and Sierra.
 
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Any idea how long the barrel will last and what's a good primer to use, I also have 7lbs of h4895 I do t know if I can use that , I was using it in my m1a but I recently sold it for this build and thanks alot for all the info about this guys really apricate all the help
 
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The primers most use are CCI 450's and BR4's. Those are just the most common. Some people use others. Remember, the 6.5x47 is a SMALL rifle primer, not a large like a 260 or a 308. I personally use the CCI 450's and am very happy with them.

The most common powders that have been "tired & true" for the x47 caliber is Varget, H4350, and N550. Again, some people use others like RL-15, but for simplicity, stick with what works. It seems that H4350 is the most commonly used powers yielding the best results overall for velocity and good ES & SD. There is alot on info in the reloading depot here on the Hide for load recipes. Also, you can take a look over on 6mmBR.com forum for a long list of 6.5x47L related info. They have a seperate lil section for it.

Barrel life, who the hell knows. I've heard as little as 1500 from some extremists, to as high as 5000 by others. I'm hoping for 2500 +/- and I'll be happy. A good barrel is $300 and another $150 to have it chambered and installed is a small amount in the big picture.

Feel free to take in all advice, but it'd serve you well to listen the closest to those that actually have and shoot the caliber.
 
#16
Re: 6.5x47 lapua build

trevor300wsm said:
The primers most use are CCI 450's and BR4's. Those are just the most common. Some people use others. Remember, the 6.5x47 is a SMALL rifle primer, not a large like a 260 or a 308. I personally use the CCI 450's and am very happy with them.

The most common powders that have been "tired & true" for the x47 caliber is Varget, H4350, and N550. Again, some people use others like RL-15, but for simplicity, stick with what works. It seems that H4350 is the most commonly used powers yielding the best results overall for velocity and good ES & SD. There is alot on info in the reloading depot here on the Hide for load recipes. Also, you can take a look over on 6mmBR.com forum for a long list of 6.5x47L related info. They have a seperate lil section for it.

Barrel life, who the hell knows. I've heard as little as 1500 from some extremists, to as high as 5000 by others. I'm hoping for 2500 +/- and I'll be happy. A good barrel is $300 and another $150 to have it chambered and installed is a small amount in the big picture.

Feel free to take in all advice, but it'd serve you well to listen the closest to those that actually have and shoot the caliber. [/quote





Wow that's alot of info thanks alot , I wanted to go with a Gary schneider p5 barrel I heard they were good and lasted a really long time and thanks again for all the info
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#18
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: richieboy25</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Any idea how long the barrel will last and what's a good primer to use, I also have 7lbs of h4895 I do t know if I can use that , I was using it in my m1a but I recently sold it for this build and thanks alot for all the info about this guys really apricate all the help </div></div>

The H-4895 is a little on the fast side for the cartridge with heavy bullets but might be fine with some 107's. Which will still do fine out to 600Y.

I procrastinated getting my bolt bushed to ovoid excessive primer flow. I should have sent the bolt off right away when I bought the rifle. The mod makes primer flow, common to x47L, a non issue.

I've been using the same brass for 4 years. Takes a lickin and keeps on tickin.
 
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Same load, 123gr Scenar hBN coated, semi hot round pushing 3020fps from an 18" barrel: (left) after having a bolt bushing installed and (right) before...

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GreTan modified bolt on the left and standard Remington bolt on the right.

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#23
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You shouldn't have to bush the bolt on the Badger but, you won't know until you fire your first rounds. The turn around at Gretan is great so if it has to be done, you'll only be down about a week.

6.5x47 is a great round. I run RL-17 and 142's in it.
 
#28
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Hey fellas quick question.I run the 6.5x47 with 123 Scenars and RL15 and love it.I want to try the Berger VLDs but dont know much about them.I noticed there are to types of 130 and 140 Berger VLDs.(Hunting VLDs and Match VLDs)which one should I try out if Im just shooting tac matches and want to shoot small groups?Will the RL15 still be a good powder for the 130s and 140s?Thanks for any input
 
#31
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pyplynr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">IIRC the only difference in the Berger hunting bullets and the target bullets is the jacket thickness.</div></div>

This is correct.....straight from Berger. You shouldn't see any difference in ballistics between the Match and Hunting VLD.
 
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There are a number of powders that will "work" in the x47, but some are going to be temp sensitive. If you can make Varget, 4350 or N550 work, use it and have less chance of temp issues when shooting year round. Every "RL" powder I've ever used has given me temp issues. I've used RL-15, 17, and 22. They all gives trouble/variances around and above 80 degrees.

I've shot 4350 in temps as high as 110 degrees and in temps as low at 7 degrees without issue.
 
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Schneider barrels are a great choice. FYI one of their claims to fame is the David Tubb only uses their barrels. P5 is suppose to foul less, but others claim it does not make a difference.

Bartlein, Broughton, Krieger and Shillen are some other great barrel makers.

Caliber wise 6.5x47 is a great caliber for tactical LR shooting under 1000yds presuming you reload. If you don't then the best option is 6.5CM.

6.5x47 does well with 120s gr range bullets, but if you are going to use 140s gr then I think 6.5CM and 260rem are better for more powder capacity.

Lapua brass is a big plus for 6.5x47, but are relatively more expensive.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: vkc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">

Caliber wise 6.5x47 is a great caliber for tactical LR shooting under 1000yds presuming you reload. If you don't then the best option is 6.5CM.

6.5x47 does well with 120s gr range bullets, but if you are going to use 140s gr then I think 6.5CM and 260rem are better for more powder capacity.

Lapua brass is a big plus for 6.5x47, but are relatively more expensive.
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Could you elaborate more on why you think this caliber is only useful inside 1k yrds? I have made consistent hits with mine to 1350yrds. and have seen no indication that your statement has any truth to it what so ever. Do you have any actual experience with the caliber or are you quoting things you've read elsewhere?

I also disagree that you are limited to the 120gr class of bullets with this caliber. I would not hesitate to shoot the 139 scenar if I had found them in supply at the time.

Lastly, the brass is relatively cheap if you consider how long it lasts. I have spoken with another shooting this caliber who has 14 reloads on his brass and is still going.

So please, If you have no actual experience, save your speculation for somewhere else.
 
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X47 for sure IS NOT limited to sub 1k
listen to those that actually shoot one, i have had 3
as to bullet weight
thats more a function of barrel length
my TAK rig is 20" n run 123gr
my match rig 31 ran 140vld
You want to run bullet that is best suited to velocity rig can obtain, 140 from a 20 thou can be done actually has worst ballistics than a 123 ran faster.
 
#39
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+1 on listening to the people that actually own & shoot this caliber. I pointed that out early on in this thread in one of my first posts.

I have 3 rifles in this caliber and I know from reading and research that Jedi has been shooting this caliber for a while as well.
 
#41
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pyplynr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just waiting to get my barrel back for mine. Anyone got a good load for 130 vld's and Varget?</div></div>

Alot of folks find a good load with Varget and 130's around 36 to 37.5 grains, BUT, as always, work up to it and pay attention to pressure signs.
 
#43
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8 twist is what I would stick with. Any of the current barrel makers, Rock, Krieger, Obermeyer, Brux, Lilja... cant name em all but you wont go wrong with any of them! I have a shilen on mine, I won it so cant complain.
 
#45
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I'm on my 3rd one. My BR gun has a 30" Krieger 8.5 twist. The second one had a 18" Brux 8.5 twist, and the 3rd has a 26" (for now) Brux 8.5 twist. All have shot the same load, a 130 Berger VLD coated in WS2 over 38.5 of RE17 seated to be firm into the lands, exceptionaly well. High .1's low .2's are not uncommon. Chances are I'll look at a couple of other powders when I run out of RE-17 due to the temp sensitivity issues others have been finding with it.
 
#46
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Gents, anxiouly awaiting mine from the builder. Nice way to spend that tax free deployment money. WRT firing pin bushing. I've read that before but been told that its only an issue when pushing the velocity envelop. This is the first reference I've seen to Gretan. POC please...just in case. CJ
 
#47
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What do you guys think of the 260 vs the 6.5x47L. Pros and cons of both ? I just talked to badger and they said there bolt will need a bushing for the 6.5 so they recommended the .260
 
#48
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Why would you change calibers just because you need to have the bolt bushed? All 3 of my rifles have the bolts bushed, it's not a big deal.

As far as the 6.5x47 vs the .260, well there are literally 100's of threads regarding that topic. You can spend hours and hours reading them, but in the end, you'll see that most of the folks just "agree to disagree" and move on. The difference is very small overall. There are gonna be fans of both, and usually a 260 fan doesn't or hasn't owned a x47 and the x47 fans usually haven't owned a 260. It's a dead issue man, don't waste your time with it.

I certainly wouldn't let my bolt needing to be bushed change my mind about my build. It can be "unbushed" just like it was bushed should you ever want to build another rifle.
 
#49
Re: 6.5x47 lapua build

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: trevor300wsm</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: pyplynr</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Just waiting to get my barrel back for mine. Anyone got a good load for 130 vld's and Varget?</div></div>

Alot of folks find a good load with Varget and 130's around 36 to 37.5 grains, BUT, as always, work up to it and pay attention to pressure signs. </div></div>
I run an 8.5 twist with 37.2 gr. of varget pushing a 130 JLK
 
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