6.5x47 Lapua or 6.5 Creedmoor, which should i chamber my rifle?

[jb41291]

Probably been asked before on the forum, but i will be using my rifle for primarily competition, long range target shooting, and occasional hunting. I will be reloading so not worried about were to find factory ammo. I will be using small primer lapua brass even if i go the creedmoor route. Bullets will be berger 130 ar hybrids. Just want some opinions from users of both cartridges.

 

[TimeWillTell]

So I'm biased as I shoot the 6.5 Creedmoor. I've heard great things about the 6.5x47 but a few years ago when I chose the most common answer of why to choose 6.5x47 was the lapua brass. Now, lapua has 6.5 Creedmoor brass. Add the factory ammo into that equation, and for me it's a easy easier decision now than when I made it. Glad I went Creedmoor. So what is the advantages of 6.5x47?? I have no idea now.

 

[jb41291]

So I'm biased as I shoot the 6.5 Creedmoor. I've heard great things about the 6.5x47 but a few years ago when I chose the most common answer of why to choose 6.5x47 was the lapua brass. Now, lapua has 6.5 Creedmoor brass. Add the factory ammo into that equation, and for me it's a easy easier decision now than when I made it. Glad I went Creedmoor. So what is the advantages of 6.5x47?? I have no idea now.

You do have a good point. Tbh leaning more toward the creedmoor but have been curious of 1 vs the other. Everything i need to reload will be readily available for me.

 

[spife7980]

x47 because it’s cooler than the creed

 

[Temper]

So what is the advantages of 6.5x47?? I have no idea now.

You can use Varget with 140gr class projectiles in a x47. H4350 is a mega fucker to get for a lot of people. Less powder usage for just about the same exact velocities. There's not a lot of 6.5 Creeds setting records either if you care about squeezing every last bit of accuracy out of the gun/cartridge. X47 brass is about 10-20 bucks cheaper by the hundred too if you're buying Lapua brass.

 

[jb41291]

You can use Varget with 140gr class projectiles in a x47. H4350 is a mega fucker to get for a lot of people. Less powder usage for just about the same exact velocities. There's not a lot of 6.5 Creeds setting records either if you care about squeezing every last bit of accuracy out of the gun/cartridge. X47 brass is about 10-20 bucks cheaper by the hundred too if you're buying Lapua brass.

Totatlly did not think of being able to use 140gr rounds with the x47. Might be a game changer for me now.

 

[jb41291]

You can use Varget with 140gr class projectiles in a x47. H4350 is a mega fucker to get for a lot of people. Less powder usage for just about the same exact velocities. There's not a lot of 6.5 Creeds setting records either if you care about squeezing every last bit of accuracy out of the gun/cartridge. X47 brass is about 10-20 bucks cheaper by the hundred too if you're buying Lapua brass.

Varget and h4350 havent been a problem for me to get down here in colorado springs. Which one do you think the lapua favors more?

 

[Kadams1563]

I am a 6.5 creedmoor fan and I am also a reloader but I do not always feel like loading so having factory match ammo available is always nice. I also have had better luck with the 6.5 CM compared to friends of mine that are running the X47. Seems like they are ALWAYS tinkering with their load and I do not have too.

 

[A5scott]

I went with the x47. Less powder and near same as CM. It's easy to load for. Incredible accurate with factory ammo, which is expensive, but the brass makes up for the expense of the ammo.

Scott

 

[jb41291]

I am a 6.5 creedmoor fan and I am also a reloader but I do not always feel like loading so having factory match ammo available is always nice. I also have had better luck with the 6.5 CM compared to friends of mine that are running the X47. Seems like they are ALWAYS tinkering with their load and I do not have too.

Very good point on the side of the creedmoor. I do get lazy at times and do not always want to crank out rounds from my press

 

[Temper]

Varget and h4350 havent been a problem for me to get down here in colorado springs. Which one do you think the lapua favors more?

Seems like a 50/50 split for most people. I just use Varget since it's much easier to find than H4350 and usually ~40 bucks cheaper for 8 pounders.

 

[jb41291]

Seems like a 50/50 split for most people. I just use Varget since it's much easier to find than H4350 and usually ~40 bucks cheaper for 8 pounders.

Everyone so far is being very helpful and informative. I appreciate it

 

[5RWill]

I am a 6.5 creedmoor fan and I am also a reloader but I do not always feel like loading so having factory match ammo available is always nice. I also have had better luck with the 6.5 CM compared to friends of mine that are running the X47. Seems like they are ALWAYS tinkering with their load and I do not have too.

I've seen quite the opposite and heard quite the opposite in regards to which is easier to load for. X47 has always been regarded as stupidly accurate. Almost 308 like in that regard. Granted i don't have that much empirical evidence to substantiate that claim, just what i've heard.

I have 2 6.5x47L, a 260, and we have a 6.5 SAUM. At the time i chose 6.5x47 over 6.5CM mainly for brass but overall it's just a more efficient cartridge. It can be pushed to hell and back and the brass doesn't seem to care. I truthfully don't understand it considering the pressure limits stated for the cartridge. I also like that it uses less powder. I know that's being picky but less powder being used means more shots for me per 1lb.

There are obvious perks to 6.5CM though. More powder capacity = more velocity for a given barrel length, lapua isn't the sole brass supplier, it can be widely had at relatively inexpensive prices.

Cons to the 6.5CM: Everyone and their grandmother uses it lol. Truthfully there really aren't any at this point. You might can argue barrel life but it's pretty negligible.

Having said that idk that i'd change. I love the x47, also love how short the case is so chasing the lands is ridiculously easy regardless if i'm in an AW mag or AICS pattern.

In regard to powders for the x47 it seems more and more are making varget the go to. I switched to 4166 (generic varget for all intensive purposes) and have gotten good results with it. Seems readily available, albeit a little higher priced. Also been trying 4451 in my 18" x47 and it's shot well. Hasn't quite garnished the speed i wanted but i never figured it really would.

 

[jb41291]

I've seen quite the opposite and heard quite the opposite in regards to which is easier to load for. X47 has always been regarded as stupidly accurate. Almost 308 like in that regard. Granted i don't have that much empirical evidence to substantiate that claim, just what i've heard.

I have 2 6.5x47L, a 260, and we have a 6.5 SAUM. At the time i chose 6.5x47 over 6.5CM mainly for brass but overall it's just a more efficient cartridge. It can be pushed to hell and back and the brass doesn't seem to care. I truthfully don't understand it considering the pressure limits stated for the cartridge. I also like that it uses less powder. I know that's being picky but less powder being used means more shots for me per 1lb.

There are obvious perks to 6.5CM though. More powder capacity = more velocity for a given barrel length, lapua isn't the sole brass supplier, it can be widely had at relatively inexpensive prices.

Cons to the 6.5CM: Everyone and their grandmother uses it lol. Truthfully there really aren't any at this point. You might can argue barrel life but it's pretty negligible.

Having said that idk that i'd change. I love the x47, also love how short the case is so chasing the lands is ridiculously easy regardless if i'm in an AW mag or AICS pattern.

In regard to powders for the x47 it seems more and more are making varget the go to. I switched to 4166 (generic varget for all intensive purposes) and have gotten good results with it. Seems readily available, albeit a little higher priced. Also been trying 4451 in my 18" x47 and it's shot well. Hasn't quite garnished the speed i wanted but i never figured it really would.

At this point, i dont think i can make a bad decision with one over the other alot of great info.

 

[Supersubes]

The cases are so close to one another, youre splitting hairs. You can actually size a creedmoor case in a 47 die because the shoulder angle, shoulder diameter, and body taper are so close. The creed should always be a little faster due to extra capacity. I was an early adopter of the 47. Still have the reamer and custom die I had made for it. Works beautifully. Been pretty keen lately on the heavier 6.5 bullets like the 147 eld, which seem like a better fit in the creed. Given the fact that we’re all working with the same magazine constraints, the creed is taking advantage of that space a little better. Just pick one...

 

[TimeWillTell]

You can use Varget with 140gr class projectiles in a x47. H4350 is a mega fucker to get for a lot of people. Less powder usage for just about the same exact velocities. There's not a lot of 6.5 Creeds setting records either if you care about squeezing every last bit of accuracy out of the gun/cartridge. X47 brass is about 10-20 bucks cheaper by the hundred too if you're buying Lapua brass.

As I said I don't shoot it, so thanks for the information as I was genuinely curious. I'm still happy with my choice though because although I reload, I like not having too in a pinch.

 

[padom]

I have or had them all. 260rem then 6.5cm and x47L. X47 Lapua brass is cheaper to reload than anything out there due to being able to load them upwards of 40-50 times. Jury is still out on if the new Lapua 6.5cm will be able to last as long as x47L brass.

x47L is the easiest to reload for out of any of the above 3 cartridges moi mentioned. I've tried many bullets and powders and it just hammers little groups. H4350 shoots great but Varget is king with x47L. Less powder, tiny groups and single digit SD's.

I shoot 37g Varget with 140 Hybrid at 2811 SD2

 

[Kadams1563]

I have also heard that Varget works very well in the X47L but wonder why does it does so well in the x47 but not so much in the Creed??

I should mention that I went ahead and bought Lapua brass for my Creed just for the fact of its so easy to load with. If the x47 brass is cheaper from Lapua that might sway my decision but I know a guy that's on like his 30th reload and its holding up fine in the Creed.

 

[Temper]

I have also heard that Varget works very well in the X47L but wonder why does it does so well in the x47 but not so much in the Creed??

I should mention that I went ahead and bought Lapua brass for my Creed just for the fact of its so easy to load with. If the x47 brass is cheaper from Lapua that might sway my decision but I know a guy that's on like his 30th reload and its holding up fine in the Creed.

Varget is too fast for the Creedmoor when shooting the 140gr class bullets. You'll see pressure signs before touching the velocities you get with H4350 or IMR 4451. The only thing x47 gives up to the Creedmoor is case capacity, which is moot because most people get the same velocities anyways, just the x47 does so with less powder.

 

[jb41291]

I guess at this point comes down to which ones brass last longer, from what info is being put on the table x47 lapua has is able to be reloaded more and has longer barrel life, and from what people experience better accuracy. Leaning towards the x47 lapua more now.

 

[Marksman10x]

Flip a coin

 

[jb41291]

Flip a coin

BEST ADVICE!!! at this point gunna have to come down to it haha

 

[Jethro3898]

Gents, a question or two for you who are familiar with both chamberings.

My rifle (AI AX) is currently chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. I have only shot factory match ammo (Prime thus far). It shoots just fine and definitely accurate enough for me. My question is: when I rebarrel (will still be a little while yet) is there any reason to to switch over to the 6.5x47? As a caveat: I have not purchased any reloading components yet for the Creedmoor, I just have a lot of once-fired Prime brass....so it isn’t like I would have to replace any dies. I had my firing pin aperture bushed by LRI earlier this year because of a persistent pierced primer issue (problem has been solved)....so that shouldn’t be a problem either.

The one one benefit I can see by going 6.5x47 on my next barrel is being able to consolidate reloading powders. Varget works in 223, 308 and apparently the 6.5x47. I like simplicity.
The one negative I can see is that it appears I will lose *some* velocity from Creedmoor to 6.5x47, correct? What is the delta between similar Creedmoor and 6.5x47 loadings (i.e. 130 gr or 140 gr bullets through a 24” barrel)? It is always hard to tell on these boards because everyone is shooting different length barrels. Best I can gather is there is about a 50 fps difference due to case capacity, correct? To give you an idea, my 24” Barlein shoots Prime factory ammo (130 gr) anywhere from 2920 fps to 2950 fps (less than 8 to 11 fps SD) depending on lot. I have never shot 140 grain ammo, so I cannot comment their average MV.


Sorry for the long post, but do you think it would be worth changing once I shoot this barrel out (considering that I have no money wrapped up in Creedmoor reloading components), or should I simply stay with what’s known.

 

[Niles Coyote]

I'll jump in, I too have all three (6.5L, 6.5 creed and 260) when I started my load work up with the 6.5x47L I was at a complete loss. OCW didnt budge and all group was tightly packed... imagine my frustration! I ended up hooking up my magnetospeed and choosing the load that had the best ES and with the loads both above and below showed a flat point in my velocity spread of all loads fired.

The other two calibers group good too, but I could see where my OCW nodes were without to much issue. As for velocity, I dont run my loads to the max pressure. Rather, I prefer to be one node back from that as it is usually a wider node while also sparing wear on my brass and some extent on my barrel. I've found this especially helpful when you add adverse conditions into the mix that we experience at matches. To add to that, one lesson I learned from my AR-Creedmoor is that you don't need to have the fastest velocity to win matches. So, my point to all this, with my loads the velocity spans 80fps between the three calibers with the 6.5L less than the 6.5 creedmoor and the 260 greater than the other two and the most accurate of the three over all of the loads I've tested is the 6.5L. But... it is nice to be able to buy 500 brass cases of Hornady for 20-30 bucks more than what 200 Lapua cases would cost.

 

[Niles Coyote]

The one negative I can see is that it appears I will lose *some* velocity from Creedmoor to 6.5x47, correct? What is the delta between similar Creedmoor and 6.5x47 loadings (i.e. 130 gr or 140 gr bullets through a 24” barrel)? It is always hard to tell on these boards because everyone is shooting different length barrels. Best I can gather is there is about a 50 fps difference due to case capacity, correct? To give you an idea, my 24” Barlein shoots Prime factory ammo (130 gr) anywhere from 2920 fps to 2950 fps (less than 8 to 11 fps SD) depending on lot. I have never shot 140 grain ammo, so I cannot comment their average MV.

The difference I have seen when comparing my 140 grain Berger hybrid load in 6.5L (26" barrel) and 140 hornady ELD load in the Creedmoor (26") is 30ish FPS to the Creedmoor's advantage. Mind you, I see about a 10-15fps deference just in switching between those to bullets in the same caliber and powder charge, with the Berger bullet going faster. So your assessment of 50 fps is about right.

 

[spife7980]

The one negative I can see is that it appears I will lose *some* velocity from Creedmoor to 6.5x47, correct? What is the delta between similar Creedmoor and 6.5x47 loadings (i.e. 130 gr or 140 gr bullets through a 24” barrel)? It is always hard to tell on these boards because everyone is shooting different length barrels

Youll find that most of this right here is 140gr over H4350 with a longer barrel as they are all wanting to be as competitive as possible. For varget I would stick to 130s as it’s a bit fast for the heavier 140s. If you can live with a bit lower velocity before pressure then I don’t see why not. But to be too performer the 4350 140 class looks to be en vogue

 

[jb41291]

Alot of great stuff being posted on her. I dont even mind the thread hijack.

 

[Supersubes]

Gents, a question or two for you who are familiar with both chamberings.

My rifle (AI AX) is currently chambered in 6.5 Creedmoor. I have only shot factory match ammo (Prime thus far). It shoots just fine and definitely accurate enough for me. My question is: when I rebarrel (will still be a little while yet) is there any reason to to switch over to the 6.5x47? As a caveat: I have not purchased any reloading components yet for the Creedmoor, I just have a lot of once-fired Prime brass....so it isn’t like I would have to replace any dies. I had my firing pin aperture bushed by LRI earlier this year because of a persistent pierced primer issue (problem has been solved)....so that shouldn’t be a problem either.

The one one benefit I can see by going 6.5x47 on my next barrel is being able to consolidate reloading powders. Varget works in 223, 308 and apparently the 6.5x47. I like simplicity.
The one negative I can see is that it appears I will lose *some* velocity from Creedmoor to 6.5x47, correct? What is the delta between similar Creedmoor and 6.5x47 loadings (i.e. 130 gr or 140 gr bullets through a 24” barrel)? It is always hard to tell on these boards because everyone is shooting different length barrels. Best I can gather is there is about a 50 fps difference due to case capacity, correct? To give you an idea, my 24” Barlein shoots Prime factory ammo (130 gr) anywhere from 2920 fps to 2950 fps (less than 8 to 11 fps SD) depending on lot. I have never shot 140 grain ammo, so I cannot comment their average MV.


Sorry for the long post, but do you think it would be worth changing once I shoot this barrel out (considering that I have no money wrapped up in Creedmoor reloading components), or should I simply stay with what’s known.

If you want to continue using factory, Creedmoor for sure, as 6.5x47 ammo is single source and expensive. If you’re going to reload, you could spice things up and make the change. Im in the same boat as Niles and padom in that I’ve owned both in multiple, as well as several .260’s. Multiple barrel manufacturers, cut and buttoned, several land profiles etc. Owned their 6mm counterparts as well. I think they’re identical on target, one is not more accurate than another in my eyes.

As a little excercise, compare velocities between the 6br, 6 dasher, 6x47, 6xc, 6 Creed, and 6slr. Five cases with near identical geometry. All 30deg shoulders with longish necks, same shoulder diameters, just incrementally longer in the body. Five of those can/will have small primers and flash holes(the SLR too if you’re a masochist). There’s no magic, slowest to fastest in that order. You’re always gonna have the unknowns like barrel personality, and the nut doing the reloading. We’re talking about 6.5 here, but the relationships are the same. Eenie meenie miney mo is a totally acceptable selection methodology here.

 

[jb41291]

If you want to continue using factory, Creedmoor for sure, as 6.5x47 ammo is single source and expensive. If you’re going to reload, you could spice things up and make the change. Im in the same boat as Niles and padom in that I’ve owned both in multiple, as well as several .260’s. Multiple barrel manufacturers, cut and buttoned, several land profiles etc. Owned their 6mm counterparts as well. I think they’re identical on target, one is not more accurate than another in my eyes.

As a little excercise, compare velocities between the 6br, 6 dasher, 6x47, 6xc, 6 Creed, and 6slr. Five cases with near identical geometry. All 30deg shoulders with longish necks, same shoulder diameters, just incrementally longer in the body. Five of those can/will have small primers and flash holes(the SLR too if you’re a masochist). There’s no magic, slowest to fastest in that order. You’re always gonna have the unknowns like barrel personality, and the nut doing the reloading. We’re talking about 6.5 here, but the relationships are the same. Eenie meenie miney mo is a totally acceptable selection methodology here.

I appreciate you acknowledging my op. Someone correct me if im wrong, so 6.5x47L will be able to use 140 gr class bullets in an ai style mag while not seating too far into the case but a 6.5 crdmr will not be able because to?

 

[Patty]

I appreciate you acknowledging my op. Someone correct me if im wrong, so 6.5x47L will be able to use 140 gr class bullets in an ai style mag while not seating too far into the case but a 6.5 crdmr will not be able because to?

Should not have an issue there, i am running Lapua SR brass with 140s in 6.5 creed and fit them fine in Magpul AICS mags. Im also getting 2908fps with RL16 out of a 24" barrel.

 

[Supersubes]

I appreciate you acknowledging my op. Someone correct me if im wrong, so 6.5x47L will be able to use 140 gr class bullets in an ai style mag while not seating too far into the case but a 6.5 crdmr will not be able because to?

I think they both do the AI mag thing just fine. With the 47, you’re just .060” shorter overall. Lots of guys running 140’s in the 47. I always used 120-130’s, but that was a personal choice.

 

[jb41291]

Should not have an issue there, i am running Lapua SR brass with 140s in 6.5 creed and fit them fine in Magpul AICS mags. Im also getting 2908fps with RL16.

thats great. I am going to experiment with the 140s when i get the barreled action back once i decide which cartridge to chamber hahah. Still stuck between the 2 though

 

[Rootshot]

A friend is having his x47 re-chambered to Creedmoor. Why?.....Because he wants to sell the rifle and hasn't found buyers for the x47 yet everyone is liming up for a Creedmoor. The Creedmoor has a much larger market appeal, especially for those that don't reload.

 

[jb41291]

A friend is having his x47 re-chambered to Creedmoor. Why?.....Because he wants to sell the rifle and hasn't found buyers for the x47 yet everyone is liming up for a Creedmoor. The Creedmoor has a much larger market appeal, especially for those that don't reload.

Another good point i will keep in mind. Hopefully i do not ever sell the rifle.

 

[Milo 2.5]

If you want the speed, creed is your answer. Accuracy will be in your load dev, both accurate. If you have an ass ton of Prime brass, be logical to put it to use, yeah you can sell, but market fell out of that game. Resale should never enter in, you fire 800rds, you'll be giving the barrel and labor away anyway.

 

[jb41291]

If you want the speed, creed is your answer. Accuracy will be in your load dev, both accurate. If you have an ass ton of Prime brass, be logical to put it to use, yeah you can sell, but market fell out of that game. Resale should never enter in, you fire 800rds, you'll be giving the barrel and labor away anyway.

resale is last on my mind. at distance would you say creedmoor wins?

 

[Patty]

resale is last on my mind. at distance would you say creedmoor wins?

The faster youre moving the farther youll carry energy and better youll buck wind. So by the numbers, yes.

 

[Milo 2.5]

resale is last on my mind. at distance would you say creedmoor wins?

Boy, I'd have to say skill will play. I shot 2 -6.5x47's for 6 yrs, and a 6.5 creed in with them for 2 yrs. I ran a 130 Norma in my x47's, good bullet as you know, 140 hybrid at faster speeds in the creeds. So an honest comparison I can't give here. Hitting an IPSC at 1450 with the X47's was really no more than a 2 shot affair at most. I can't tell you what to build, and maybe went too far in my first post, with either you win, IMO.
After this 2nd barrel, I would look into scaling down to a 6mm in either, a high bc 6mm at 3100 fps does magical things too. now it's wind over distance.

 

[jb41291]

Boy, I'd have to say skill will play. I shot 2 -6.5x47's for 6 yrs, and a 6.5 creed in with them for 2 yrs. I ran a 130 Norma in my x47's, good bullet as you know, 140 hybrid at faster speeds in the creeds. So an honest comparison I can't give here. Hitting an IPSC at 1450 with the X47's was really no more than a 2 shot affair at most. I can't tell you what to build, and maybe went too far in my first post, with either you win, IMO.
After this 2nd barrel, I would look into scaling down to a 6mm in either, a high bc 6mm at 3100 fps does magical things too. now it's wind over distance.

i ight do that with my remington 700 if it doesnt get picked up by anyone

 

[wrasseman]

If you don't reload creedmoor, hands down. If you reload and prefer h4350 go creedmoor. If you prefer varget go 6.5 x 47. I've shot 140's and 130's out of each caliber with no issues regarding speed or mag length. This is just my opinion I have observed going through 3 creedmoor barrels and 3 x47 barrels. I always used Bartlein's between 24 and 26 inches long. If I was to chamber another in either caliber it would be a 24 inch as it has plenty of speed for 140's or 130's. in my experience 140's are more consistent being pushed around the 2750 mark, no need to play speed racer with them. 130's seem to like being pushed faster at around 2850-2950. Again, this is all my personal opinion.

 

[300ATT]

Traded in a match PRS .260 built on a BigHorn action w/a 25" Channlin Barrel in an AI chassis. The gun shot little tiny groups (sub 1/2") at 200 yards all day long with 139gr Scenars. The shop that took it in re-chambered it in 6.5 Creedmoor which I thought was strange because it already shot so well. They believed that it would be easier to sale as a Creedmoor so they made the change - it sold. I believe that it boils down to the question: "Do you like to or want to reload?" If you want to reload then get the 6.5x47, phenomenal accuracy, great case life, ever so slightly more efficient, some think it more cool ... and so on. Otherwise the Creedmoor is easier to trade/sell and its easier/cheaper to find decent enough ammo off the shelf if you don't have the time or inclination to reload. In a well put together rifle, either cartridge will be able to shoot better than any of us can, especially from unsupported positions ... and you won't notice the 20-40 fps difference, the wind will get you long before that ...

 

[jb41291]

Traded in a match PRS .260 built on a BigHorn action w/a 25" Channlin Barrel in an AI chassis. The gun shot little tiny groups (sub 1/2") at 200 yards all day long with 139gr Scenars. The shop that took it in re-chambered it in 6.5 Creedmoor which I thought was strange because it already shot so well. They believed that it would be easier to sale as a Creedmoor so they made the change - it sold. I believe that it boils down to the question: "Do you like to or want to reload?" If you want to reload then get the 6.5x47, phenomenal accuracy, great case life, ever so slightly more efficient, some think it more cool ... and so on. Otherwise the Creedmoor is easier to trade/sell and its easier/cheaper to find decent enough ammo off the shelf if you don't have the time or inclination to reload. In a well put together rifle, either cartridge will be able to shoot better than any of us can, especially from unsupported positions ... and you won't notice the 20-40 fps difference, the wind will get you long before that ...

this is very tough for me to decide on. Originally was set on doing creedmoor especially with the lapua small primer brass had me completely sold but alot of great reviews on the x47L have put me in a stalemate. Its a good point that these rounds will be more accurate than i can ever be so at this point they are pretty much the same for me. Supplies will be easy for me to get for both. I definately wish i could shoot both or have had experience reloading for them.

 

[jb41291]

So I have made a decision and I will be going with 6.5x47 Lapua for my build. I reload, have supplies readily available to me, want better barrel life, and it has very similar performance with the creedmoor. Worst comes to worst i can re chamber for the 6.5 creedmoor with a hand reamer, go and no go gauges. Build will be 22 inch bartlein m24/40 1:8 barrel, barrel will wear a silencerco asr brake for a silencerco specwar 762, Curtis Axiom s/a, MPA BA chassis, Vortex razor gen1 5-20x50, and a Timney Calvin Elite 2 stage trigger.

 

[300ATT]

Good choice ... the 6.5x47 is cooler than that Creedmoor ...

 

[jb41291]

Good choice ... the 6.5x47 is cooler than that Creedmoor ...

that was 1 of my reasons for choosing it.