6.5x47L advice

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I just dropped off an action and barrel to be chambered in 6.5x47L.
I was hoping some of you could voice opinion or advice as to which bullet seems to work best with this caliber.
I’ve read great things about the 140gr Berger Hybrids, and talked to a few guys at the Meaford PRS match who said it’s the “magic” bullet, but it seems to be unobtanium through any realistic channels.
The Lapua scenars are the next logical step, but then I’m down a rabbit-hole over whether the 139 scenar is better/worse than the newer (refined?) 136gr scenar-L.
I’m currently using the ELD-M bullets in my .308 and have been real happy with them.
Thanks for any help you guys can offer...
 
Take a long hard look at the 142 SMK's!!! Ain't going to loose anything using these. The 139/136 Scenars are hard to beat also. find one that shoots and learn it. a few B.C. either way isn't going to make a difference to a shooter who knows how rifle and can read the wind.
 
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The problem will likely be finding a bullet it won’t shoot.
Mine shoots 123 Scenar, 136, 139, Berger 130 and 140 better than I can.
H4350 Varget and RL15 have all worked well with Low ES and SDs
 
mikeelliot said:
The problem will likely be finding a bullet it won’t shoot.
Mine shoots 123 Scenar, 136, 139, Berger 130 and 140 better than I can.
H4350 Varget and RL15 have all worked well with Low ES and SDs
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This. Mine shoots every bullet extremely well. Except the 130 tipped match king so far. And as for powder I have had outstanding results with Varget, H4350, Reloader 17 and Vhitavouri N550. I can't find anything that doesn't work very well.
 
Its a cool cartridge and known for being super easy to tune and just shoot well no matter what. The Lapua brass is the only source at this time, but that's not a bad thing. I will be building a 6.5X47L when I build a proper long range competition rifle. The brass selection held me back, but with Lapua, it's not a problem. I will just cry when I lose a piece.
 
Yeah $149 for 100pc is up there in price but the guys I was talking to said they have loaded brass 20+ times with no issue. My problem is that I’ve been loading .308 with free brass and I’m spoiled.
I’m thinking I’ll start with 100 cases and try a number of the suggested bullets out...just need to be patient on getting the gun back.
 
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