Thread: Seriously underrated 6.5x47 Lapua

Originally Posted by Wingman

The one I set up was tested with 2209 and 2213sc and maxed out at about 2750 from memory due to sticky bolt lifts.

My 20" creedmoor ran 2900fps with 139gr lapua scenrs with RL16 and I can tell you that this 6.5x47 eats that for breakfast.
I think with the right powder it could improve even more on my current loads.

I tested 2209 in it last week and it is fine for lighter accurate loads but you cant get good speed and spreads from it. Bm 8208 and 2208 works great with the lighter 123gr bullets but the RL16 and the 130 to 140gr bullets are next level fast and accurate!

This is why I asked what powder. N560 for >2800 with 140s in x55

RL16 is your pick for 6.5x47? This may be why the gods incinerated my 2209 stockpile. Sounds like your RL16 load leaves my old 2209 load for dead and solves the spread problem.