PRS Talk 6.5x47 vs 6.5 creed for PRS

[lukejr985]

been shooting a 6.5 creed for a couple of years, just wanted to know if there is any advantage of running the x47 over the creed

 

[morganlamprecht]

advantage is the brass can last longer, if you dont lose it first...but its more expensive

performance wise its a wash, if you can/cant win with a 6.5x47, you can do the same with a 6.5creed

 

[Rob01]

Yup basically a wash ballistically. No real advantage to changing.

 

[lukejr985]

yeah thats what i figured, reason i asked is i was hearing grumblings that the x47 was an inherently more accurate cartridge or what ever that means, i have enough 6.5 creed brass to last 5 lifetimes anyway. Rob reading some of you posts i noticed that you prefer a longer barrel, what speeds are you getting?

 

[Rob01]

I run a 27" and a 28" barrel now. With the factory 140 ELD-M I am getting 2820fps and 2880fps, respectively. I have only run my handloads through the 27" for now and with the 140 ELD-Ms I am getting 2850fps and with the 147 ELD-Ms I am getting 2820fps. Both with H4350.

 

[lukejr985]

ever find that the 28 inch stick hinders you in/at comps?

 

[Rob01]

Never have. My match .243 I had built in 2004 had a 27" barrel and then I went to a 28" in 2008 with my first Creedmoor as that was the recommendation from Hornady that the Creedmoor was built around. That barrel was an MTU and a heavy bugger but still no issues getting around at all. Have climbed through many obstacles including the Rifles Only mousetrap and many others. Never had a problem. I would recommend a lighter contour though. I have a med palma on there now and it's much nicer to carry around.

 

[lukejr985]

yeah I'm considering doing one with a 28inch heavy palma barrel

 

[acooper1983]

Rob, what charge weight are you using for those speeds, i have a new 27" 47 and my 41g charge load of h4350 is avg 2800 with a 142 SMK.

 

[FALex]

I was in your position recently, OP. With the small rifle primer pocketed Lapua offering, the decision is a no-brainer. You have the advantages of the x47 Lapua, with the option of running factory ammo if need or want be.

I haven't yet ran into a comp shooter who has said they would be staying with the x47 Lapua when it's time to re-barrel. I know they've got to be out there, but I simply couldn't justify going with the Lapua.

I'm running a 28" heavy palma Bartlein. I haven't yet loaded my own ammo, but I am going to be shooting for pushing my 139 Scenars at 2950. If I get a node at 2900, I'd be good with that.

 

[Rob01]

yeah I'm considering doing one with a 28inch heavy palma barrel

The heavy palma is a good contour but if you wanted to save some weight the med palma will work as well.

 

[Rob01]

Rob, what charge weight are you using for those speeds, i have a new 27" 47 and my 41g charge load of h4350 is avg 2800 with a 142 SMK.

I am using 43grns of H4350 with Hornady brass.