Ackley Improved 6.5x47 Lapua

Re: Ackley Improved 6.5x47 Lapua

i would tend to doubt that it was a medium charge being since there isn't much room to "improve" the 6.5x47. But then again there is a lot more to velocity then the shape of the case. Bullet weight, barrel length, powders, bullet seating depth. But if i was to guess under identical situations i could only see you getting maybe 50fps at most out of "improved" version of the case

Nathan
 
Re: Ackley Improved 6.5x47 Lapua

I already push 130gr @ 2975fps mild load standard x47
28" barrel thou

No doubt you get some extra case capacity, but for PITA of fireforming....not seeing advantage here
 
Re: Ackley Improved 6.5x47 Lapua

The 6.5x47 already has a 30 degree shoulder and minimal body taper. Improving to 40 degrees would not net much "improvement". Probably get more "improvement" with a nice chambering job on a tight bore barrel.