Another 6.5x47 Lapua

[roberti11]

Here is my version of a 6.5x47 Lapua

Stiller TAC 30 action (Thanks Ian!)
29 inch Gaillard bbl 1:8 Twist, Palma Contour
Macmillian A5 (Thanks Wallbanger)
Action Pillared and Bedded with Devcon 10110, and all gunsmithing at Omega Custom Guns.
Nightforce NXS 5.5-22 x 56 (Hirsh Precision)

So far I have worked up loads with 123 and 139 gn Lapua Scenar both shoot very well. I did not have much luck with 142gn Bergers, but my seating die will need to have its stem deepend, as this one cruches the tips of the Bergers. I hope to have some 130gn Bergers to try soon.

I have shot 123gn loads at 300 yards and 900 yards where it performed very well. At 1000 yards it started to have a trouble with the wind. At 900 yards I shot back to back strings with this rifle and my 7mm WSM (180gn Bergers) both perfomed equally. At 1000 yards the 7mm WSM was clearly the better performer. I really love this round, it is a pleasure to shoot and I look forward to using it in some precision matches.

139 gn Lapua Scenar 2790fps (100 yards)

123gn Lapua Scenars 3081 fps (100 yards)

123gn Lapua Scenars 3050 fps (optimized load, 3 shot group, 100 yards)

142gn Bergers 2822 fps (100 yards)

 

[2bad4u2]

Great set up! Funny, I have almost the exact project being completed right now. Glad to here the Gaillard barrel is working for you in the 6.5x47L. It was my pipe of choice as well.

 

[350tracker]

Very nice setup...

 

[RockChucker]

Nice rig Roberti. Looks like the 6.4x47 Lapua is getting popular enough to be called "Just another 6.5"
All kidding aside yours looks like a great Tacticle /F Class Rifle.

 

[roberti11]

Nice rig Roberti. Looks like the 6.4x47 Lapua is getting popular enough to be called "Just another 6.5"
All kidding aside yours looks like a great Tacticle /F Class Rifle.

Agreed!
I was going to call my thread.."Yet another 6.5!"
It is a popular cartridge, and from my limited experience, it is popular for a good reason.

 

[lejarretnoir]

It will be interesting to see how the 6.5x47 performs @ 1000yds with the 139gr Scenar and at what velocity.
Nice rifle.

 

[RickF]

A question if I may. I'm about to order an A5 to make my own 6.5X47. How many of you use the adjustable cheekpiece on the A5? If it's something I won't use with a mount/scope similar to yours, I'll forego that option. Thanks.

By the way, nice rifle!

 

[TangoKilo]

I have been shooting my A5 for the past number of years. The stock fits me very well and I have no desire to make any adjustments. I'm a reasonably average built guy and I imagine that the stock is designed for just that, the average man. If you dont fit this description, Ie monkey arms or a giraffe neck, you might want to invest in the adjustable features that macmillan offers.