6.5x47 lapua out of a 20" barrel

[Sharpsman]

Re: 6.5x47 lapua out of a 20" barrel

Before I screwed up a great caliber...I'd just opt for this:


Poor excuse for a rifle! by Sharps45 2 7/8, on Flickr

 

[pyplynr]

Re: 6.5x47 lapua out of a 20" barrel

I've ordered a 18" 6.5x47 Rem-age, Criterion barrel for an upcoming budget hunting build. Now just gotta wait till it gets here.

 

[phreakmode]

Re: 6.5x47 lapua out of a 20" barrel

I have an 18" barreled 6.5x47 lap, was built for a light(ish) weight hunting rifle. I haven't shot anything past 1400 yards, but will do just that once I am back in the states.

123gr Scenar to 2950 and am still well within a moderate load range. 140 Bergers I was still working up a load, left off at 2780 and expect to acheive 2850 safely.

If it was a specific target or long range rifle, I might go with a 26" barrel, but in current form it shows no signs of being sub par by any stretch.

 

[pyplynr]

Re: 6.5x47 lapua out of a 20" barrel

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: phreakmode</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I have an 18" barreled 6.5x47 lap, was built for a light(ish) weight hunting rifle. I haven't shot anything past 1400 yards, but will do just that once I am back in the states.

123gr Scenar to 2950 and am still well within a moderate load range. 140 Bergers I was still working up a load, left off at 2780 and expect to acheive 2850 safely.

If it was a specific target or long range rifle, I might go with a 26" barrel, but in current form it shows no signs of being sub par by any stretch.</div></div>

What barrel contour and stock are you using? You've done what I'm trying to do. Have any pics? What's it weigh?

 

[raptor99]

Re: 6.5x47 lapua out of a 20" barrel

When I cut my 260 form 26" down to 22"s I lost right at 60ft per second in my velocity from my original loads. I bumped the load up and was within around 20fps give or take for the new accuracy node. I was happy that taking off 4"s I only lost 60ft per second I was actually expecting a little more.

 

[phreakmode]

Re: 6.5x47 lapua out of a 20" barrel

Remington varmint profile, MCS-T. I would guess around 8.25lbs with the SN-3 brick on top...

 

[BenY 2013]

Re: 6.5x47 lapua out of a 20" barrel

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: phreakmode</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Remington varmint profile, MCS-T. I would guess around 8.25lbs with the SN-3 brick on top...

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I think I know what my next rifle will be....oh if I just had more money! Awesome rifle! I've been wanting a .260 or 6.5CM but didn't want to run a long barrel. Nice to know that with the 6.5x47L you can run a shorter barrel! Thanks

 

[ac/dc1]

Re: 6.5x47 lapua out of a 20" barrel

i'm having a 6.5x47 lapua custom done for me but it won,t be done until feb 2013.can't find any reloading info on it. i want to use 140 bergers or maybe hornady 140 hp can anybody help me out?