Advice on new 6.5x47 Build

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I'm contemplating doing a new build over the winter with the intention of competing in Service Condition/Precision matches next year, and would appreciate some advice on things I should be looking for. My wish list right now is:

- 6.5 x 47 Lapua (this is what my partner will also be shooting)
- Left hand repeater action
- Stock with adjustable cheek piece
- Drop Magazine
- Suitable for ranges 200-900m
- Possibly threaded for a brake
- Will accomodate 56mm objective scope
- Reasonably Light (I have to run with it) Rifle weight under 15lbs with optics and Harris Bipod

I've already got an 8-32x Sightron I can use so I'm okay for optics, I just want to make sure I haven't missed anything obvious on the rifle side.

Thanks in advance for your help!

Scott
 
Which:

BARREL

Action - this determines your trigger options
bottom metal
Stock

Savage and Rem (or similar footprint) are the obvious base actions but Tikka and win are also viable options.

Jerry
 
Thanks for chiming in Jerry. Aside from what I've listed everything is up for discussion, barrel, twist, recommended bullets, stock, trigger (must be 1kg pull). I'm just trying to solicit advice from those who may be familiar with the cartridge, the discipline, or both on what they'd recommend. I would gladly welcome your thoughts.
 
As the Canadian Lapua rep we recommend Barnard or Borden actions, Krieger or Bartlein barrels(19/20 EUR Open FClass) and Dolphin Gun Works stocks. There are many contours dependent on class and twist, 1-8" most popular.

Other options will work fine, but this is the best kit we know of.

Regards,

Peter
 
hello ftr rookie

for a barrel i would go with krieger,bartlien,or broughten

action any one with a remington footprint like pierce,stiller,surgent or even a well trued remington if you already have a doner.

stock would be manners good product and abit cheaper then mcmillan.

just my 2 cents

and for the record i am thinking about the same build already ordering the parts...
 
Left handed savage action, pre-fit shilen 8 twist ratchet rifle 24 inches in the savage varmint contour. Mcmillan will inlet for the savage action, maybe you can have the do it for the savage action with the v-bull precision DBM kit? The obvious choice there would be the A5 with edge fill.
 
FTRRookie said:
Thanks for chiming in Jerry. Aside from what I've listed everything is up for discussion, barrel, twist, recommended bullets, stock, trigger (must be 1kg pull). I'm just trying to solicit advice from those who may be familiar with the cartridge, the discipline, or both on what they'd recommend. I would gladly welcome your thoughts.
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look at the stocks and choose what you want. This will greatly limit the rest of the decisions you need to make. Remember that if you want to mount that Sightron, you are going to need a tall ring/base set up and that will mean a raised comb.

Simple enough to add a tacpro but you need to figure out what fits you in the positions you will be competing in.

Stock fit is likely the most important part of this equation. The metal bits just make noise. If you don't fit the stock well, you will not be able to deliver the shot properly and then all the bling in the world will not help.

Balance is the next most important thing.

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This is what I put together for the same thing. Just got focused on F class and haven't gotten to a sniper match. the one thing I would do different is swap out the bottom metal and use AI mags. This was a 223 and I have a full build article on my website.

I think it was 11lbs with a Sightron SIII 6-24X50. The USO was a review scope and just a wee bit heavier.

As for the bits and accessories, that is easy these days and just a grocery list of off the shelf stuff.

When you know your stock and action, the rest will take 1 min to organise a parts list.

Although it is still not well supported, consider the 6.5 Creedmore. It is more of everything the 6.5X47L is. Maybe important, maybe not. Personally, I would just go with the generic 260Rem, making all the support gear so much less hassle.

you can always slow down the 260Rem. you can't speed up the 6.5X47L.

assume you will be thinking 130gr VLD of some kind. I have several great options to consider.

8 twist is all you will ever need.

the rest is just eeny meeny parts....

Jerry
 
FTR Rookie, I think the 6.5 is an excellent choice. I really like mine.

I have 2 6.5x47L's and 1 straight 260. All are accurate but the 6.5L seems to have the lowest ES/SD's so far. But I am early in the 260 load development. Unless the 260 really wows me, I will stick with 6.5L for the future. I like being able to use any projectile I want and mag fee if I choose.

One thing to consider with the 260 is that you may have trouble with mag feeding with the longer VLD Bullets. This may not be an issue but for tactical/precision matches I would think mag feed is important.

PS Make sure to have your firing pin bushed if you use a Rem action. You won't be able to make use of the 6.5L's higher pressure limit if you choose to. I don't worry about that too much but FYI.
 
FWIW for a fairly light chasis check out the XLR about 4 pounds. You will need extra high rights but you have lots of adjustment in the stock. Just not "tool-less" adjustment. I do like mine so far.

Price is reasonable and accepts AICS mags.
 
clatartar said:
Left handed savage action, pre-fit shilen 8 twist ratchet rifle 24 inches in the savage varmint contour. Mcmillan will inlet for the savage action, maybe you can have the do it for the savage action with the v-bull precision DBM kit? The obvious choice there would be the A5 with edge fill.
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why on earth would you recommend edge fill for this application? i would suggest you research the limitations using the edge fill.
 
masonicshooter said:
why on earth would you recommend edge fill for this application? i would suggest you research the limitations using the edge fill.
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because it is likely what he has...

I agree with Peter Dobson, but the diameter of the Barnard's might not be for everyone. For a mag feeder, the PGW is as good as they get.
 
s/m Barnard

Barnard S/M
Yellowbird Alluminum stock
Tru-Flite 28"1/8 T
( very light)
Jgs Reamer and lots of Berger 130grmatch and some 123 Lapuas for shorts
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paperslayer said:
because it is likely what he has...

I agree with Peter Dobson, but the diameter of the Barnard's might not be for everyone. For a mag feeder, the PGW is as good as they get.
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did you read his post? it was one page back and no he doesn't. edge fill = no flush cups, no adjustable length of pull, no adjustable integral cheek piece and very poor weight distribution with a long- heavy -barreled rifle.
 
Thanks very much for all the feedback guys. After spending some time over at the NSCC and talking to a few others that shoot Precision and/or 6.5x47s I'm about 95% decided on what I want to build. Through the magic of Photoshop I even have a pretty good idea how it should come out looking!

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McMillan A5 GAP Camo w/ Adjustable Cheek Piece
Stiller TAC 30 LBLP
Broughton 5C 7.75 Contour, 8 twist finished at 28"
PTG Bottom Metal for AI Mags
Stiller 20 MOA Rail
Sightron SIII 8-32 x 56
TPS Rings
Harris 6-9 w/ Podclaws

If I did all my math right it'll end up being right around 15 1/2 pounds with optic and bipod, which is a little heavier than I originally had planned but the more I thought about it the more I wanted a tactical looking rifle.
 
My 6.5's are about 17 pounds but that is with an nxs which is not light.

I am glad to hear you going 6.5L I am pretty sure you will like it!

FTRRookie said:
Thanks very much for all the feedback guys. After spending some time over at the NSCC and talking to a few others that shoot Precision and/or 6.5x47s I'm about 95% decided on what I want to build. Through the magic of Photoshop I even have a pretty good idea how it should come out looking!

65x47lbuild.jpg


McMillan A5 GAP Camo w/ Adjustable Cheek Piece
Stiller TAC 30 LBLP
Broughton 5C 7.75 Contour, 8 twist finished at 28"
PTG Bottom Metal for AI Mags
Stiller 20 MOA Rail
Sightron SIII 8-32 x 56
TPS Rings
Harris 6-9 w/ Podclaws

If I did all my math right it'll end up being right around 15 1/2 pounds with optic and bipod, which is a little heavier than I originally had planned but the more I thought about it the more I wanted a tactical looking rifle.
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Well what you are looking at building there would work just fine for precision rifle. You "could" shoot service rifle with it too.....however you will be at a huge disadvantage. I suggest an AR for service rifle.
 
Might want to reconsider barrel length. Like you said, it'll be for tac/ precision rifle competitions, the extra 50-100 fps (half minute-ish in a 10 mph cross winds with 130 vlds) you gain at 1000 won't be worth added weight.

No I don't have an A5 with edge fill, was only aware of its weight savings, not the loss of options you get when going that route.
 
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