Questions on 6.5X47 lapua?

I know the 6X47 works, because I have spoken with many guys that have gotten them to work. I SUSPECT based on what I have pieced together is that these would be less temperamental with a slower twist. The fact that I was able to get BR accuracy out of 2700 fps tells me it wasn't a mechanical problem or a barrel flaw.

I have an 8.5 twist I put away for a rainy day.

As to the primers, as I have indicated I created most excellent 6X47 brass from the outstanding Norma 6XC brass I have and there was no difference, in fact the ES with BR2's was noticeably worse. With Lapua brass and N560, the ES was in the the sub double-digits, there is no problem with primer size or non-uniform ignition.

The 6 Dasher gives up very little in potential velocity to the '47. The XC is its ballistic equal, but with all the headaches of making brass or getting a damned good rogering when it comes to buying brass or buying/finding dies.

I have this hang-up that if Lapua doesn't make brass for it, I don't want it. Fortunately Lapua is making 22-250 brass now, so it is another option.

If you want a cartridge that WILL give outstanding accuracy and can be load developed in 20 rounds, go 6BR. Dasher makes a good thing even better, and if you want to get silly, the 6-6.5X47 Improved is called the "Long Dasher"
 
I've learned a few things from this thread:) The biggest thing I've discovered is that I need to try everything myself and decide what I like the best.:D Good thing I've started with my 6mmai savage, and sako 6-284. I've got alot of actions, barrels, gunsmithing and shooting to do until I figure it out!
 
Back to original post, fact is that the most accurate cartridges in the world have small rifle primers. A theory is that the least ignition required to light the powder charge produces the least SD. The U.S. Palma team is of this opinion and persuaded Nammo Lapua Oy to manufacture .308 Win cases with SR primers and their testing supports the theory.

The 6.5X47 Lapua won the first match 60 metere BR match entered and works very well for many shooters and continues to grow in popularity. Why, because it makes sense!

Regards,

Peter Dobson
Hirsch Precsision Inc.
Lapua in Canada, officially
 
Yes, the distinction needs to be made 6.5X47 LAPUA. There are all kinds of different 47mm cases that have been used for pushing 6 and 6.5 bullets., one being the duece mag.
 
nope, the 222 magnum is basically a 47mm long .223 case (223 is 45mm) with a sharper shoulder. Or... basically a 204 Ruger necked up to .224 cal :)

6.5X74 Lapua is a .473 (308) bolt face. Basically a well-endowed 6BR necked up to 6.5

Don't worry, you'll be an expert in a few weeks :)
 
In wildcat nomenclature, the new cal usually starts the cartridge name with a hyphen attached to the parent case.

6-6.5X47L would be obviously different from 6X47.

22-250 that is so popular today pays tribute to its 250Savage roots. Same goes for the 25-06 (30-06 parent).

but since many shooting today may not even have been born when the 6x47 was popular and don't wildcat may not make any connection to the necked up 222Rem mag.

Being lasy, I just stick an L behind the name to at least indicate something is different.

So - 6X47L would be a popular short form.

Or we could give it a cool name and really confuse things :)

Jerry
 
noneck180 said:
I can't wait to try my 6.5x47 Lapua
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I'm quite intrigued myself. I'm considering a 6.5 precision rifle project now. I'm stuck between the 6.5x55, 6.5x47L, or possibly .260remai (which is a 6.5 mystic if i'm correct ;)) I don't know how I'm gonna do it yet but I'll figure it out. I'll wait and see how my 6mmai savage project turns out.
 
Kimber, Ask yourself realistically what distances you will be shooting. if 90% is going to be under 600M, the 6.5X47L will do it all with GREAT barrel life. It can and will shoot to 1000 no problem, although there are better DEDICATED long range choices. I must also put my hat on the 6MMBR. You will learn faster with that cartridge, because it is so easy to make work very well,

260AI andf the 6.5X55 Swede are both great choices. The Swede has ready-made Lapua brass, and that makes it VERY easy to get going well. No fire-forming.
 
Yep, both the 6BR and Swede 6.5x55 have ready made Lapua brass, proven accuracy, easy on barrels and no fireforming process. I cannot think of a better way to start off in the game if you want an over the course and dedicated long range gun.

I'll probably end up using a 6.5x47L for up to 600meters and the 6.5x55 for the longs because I want to stay with one caliber. My fireforming days are over. Let someone else learn what I have from their own perspective. It's all good.
 
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