Thread: Another 6.5 x 47 Lapua

I built this one on an ex 308 Tikka T3X



It has a 22" 1-8 Bartlein #2B barrel with M14 x 1 muzzle thread & I threw one of my 7mm suppressors on it.



I built it to see what my new generic reamer was like, its no neck turn, with the 140 EH & 143, 147 Hornadys fitting in the standard mag, just



It kinda likes the same load as the last one I built, 1st & 2nd groups it has shot, 1/2 a grain apart



It doesn't shoot the 143 ELDX as well, but that really is a 1st world problem... will try the 147 ELDMs in the weekend, it is for sale once I've finished with it

Very nice!

Nice Greg. 6.5x47+berger notwithstanding, good shooting on your part too!

Tell me about the reamer/chamber then; what is the neck please, around 0.294", and more interestingly did you stick with the same diameter down the length or opt for a taper? What did the freebore dimension end up at please ?

Groups shot off the bipod or over BR gear?

Originally Posted by 6x47

Groups shot off the bipod or over BR gear?

I shoot all my rifles. except the benchrest ones. off a bipod with a rear bag, like this pic from the previous 6.5 x 47 Lapua, link below.



I used the Oehler because my Labradar is sick which explains the small velocity difference, the Labradar reads faster.

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....7-lapua-43552/

Originally Posted by 6x47

Groups shot off the bipod or over BR gear?

I shoot all my rifles. except the benchrest ones. off a bipod with a rear bag, like this pic from the previous 6.5 x 47 Lapua, link below.



I used the Oehler because my Labradar is sick which explains the small velocity difference, the Labradar reads faster.

https://www.nzhuntingandshooting.co....7-lapua-43552/

I used a different reamer for this first one.

The fan for keeping can mirage away?

Originally Posted by 6x47

The fan for keeping can mirage away?

Yep & cooling the barrel, BIG problem a month or two ago with cool temps & no wind, don't need it now the wind is back

So you have the spikes straight onto the bench, but the ability to preload ?

Originally Posted by Puffin

So you have the spikes straight onto the bench, but the ability to preload ?

Onto plywood & yes can preload

It will be interesting to see how it goes with the ELD-M's......

Can't argue with thoughts groups but yes very interested in how the 147 goes just finished load development with a 22 inch CM and the 147 lapua brass 2740 the 6.5x47 22 inch might be very close.

Had a play with the 147 ELDM on Saturday, I wasn't shooting very well to be fair



And the 150 SMK even though its supposed to have a 1-7.5 twist I thought why not, seemed pretty happy up close, won't fit the mag though



So now its fired a total of 40 rounds, its job is done & is SPF

Could you not get a long Tikka Mag? Would that solve the issue?

Originally Posted by Kudu

Could you not get a long Tikka Mag? Would that solve the issue?

Yep you could or the new slightly longer 6.5 CM factory magazine.

Considering the 150 SMK is a pointed target projectile, it would mostly be used in competition rifles with AI mags so it won't be an issue