Has anyone used Varget for the 6.5 x 47lapua? I have it , H335, 322, h4895. What others can be used and can any of these work with the caliber?
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Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
What bullet do you want to shoot? This makes a big difference on which powder to use. The powder's you have listed would work for the lightest of 6.5mm bullets, and H4895 might be the best option of those.
What bullet do you want to shoot? This makes a big difference on which powder to use. The powder's you have listed would work for the lightest of 6.5mm bullets, and H4895 might be the best option of those.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
I run Varget under the 130JLK at a little over 2900 in a 28in. This speed may or may not be safe in your rig.
There are a few people here that have had good luck H4350 or Varget in this case with 123's -139's.
There are threads on just that subject here on the Hide.
I run Varget under the 130JLK at a little over 2900 in a 28in. This speed may or may not be safe in your rig.
There are a few people here that have had good luck H4350 or Varget in this case with 123's -139's.
There are threads on just that subject here on the Hide.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
I have 123's and 139's. Using lapua brass with small rifle primes. Rifle is a Lawton with a 28" 8.5 twist barrel.
I have 123's and 139's. Using lapua brass with small rifle primes. Rifle is a Lawton with a 28" 8.5 twist barrel.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
have 123 & 139 Lapua's. Using Lapua brass with small rifle primers. Lawton rifle with 8.5 twist and 28" barrel. I know reloader 15 is supposed to be good. But I have all these powders just checking to see if they will work. First time loading this round so want to be sure.
have 123 & 139 Lapua's. Using Lapua brass with small rifle primers. Lawton rifle with 8.5 twist and 28" barrel. I know reloader 15 is supposed to be good. But I have all these powders just checking to see if they will work. First time loading this round so want to be sure.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
My go to 6.5 x 47 L round for comps is 34.8 g Varget and I get 2,750 fps out of a 28" tube. This is not at all a max load but it is extremely accurate, the difference in drift and come up between this and a hotter load is not much.
I have gotten 3,050 fps out of the same rig using RL17 but the accuracy was not there w/ RL17.
Keep in mind that the primers will crater at low pressure and you have to be able to accept flattened cratered primers. Stock rem 700 may yield pierced primers, this can be remedied by having the boltface bushed to reduce the clearance between the pin and bolt so the primer does not flow so much back.
The 6.5 x 47 L is a great round 1,000 yards with low recoil, but I am a 6.5 whore as I have shot most of them, with the exception of rem 260.
My go to 6.5 x 47 L round for comps is 34.8 g Varget and I get 2,750 fps out of a 28" tube. This is not at all a max load but it is extremely accurate, the difference in drift and come up between this and a hotter load is not much.
I have gotten 3,050 fps out of the same rig using RL17 but the accuracy was not there w/ RL17.
Keep in mind that the primers will crater at low pressure and you have to be able to accept flattened cratered primers. Stock rem 700 may yield pierced primers, this can be remedied by having the boltface bushed to reduce the clearance between the pin and bolt so the primer does not flow so much back.
The 6.5 x 47 L is a great round 1,000 yards with low recoil, but I am a 6.5 whore as I have shot most of them, with the exception of rem 260.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
which bullets with that load?
which bullets with that load?
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I run H4350 from a 1/8 x 24" Bartlein for my 142g SMKs.
I run H4350 from a 1/8 x 24" Bartlein for my 142g SMKs.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
My most accurate load has been with Varget. 37.5 gr with a Berger 130 gr VLD, with Lapua brass. Unsure of the velocity, somewhere right at 3000.
My most accurate load has been with Varget. 37.5 gr with a Berger 130 gr VLD, with Lapua brass. Unsure of the velocity, somewhere right at 3000.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
what is the OAL of your loaded round?
what is the OAL of your loaded round?
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
From the powders you listed, varget will deff be your choice. Work up to 37.5 grains with 123's or 130's. Some guys are able to get around 38.5 before seeing pressure, just depends on the gun. Most who run varget are right around 37.0 to 37.5.
From the powders you listed, varget will deff be your choice. Work up to 37.5 grains with 123's or 130's. Some guys are able to get around 38.5 before seeing pressure, just depends on the gun. Most who run varget are right around 37.0 to 37.5.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
41.0gr of H4350 E.S. less than 8.00
142 SMK
Federal Small Rifle Match Primers
2850fps-no pressure signs
Broughton 28" Pierce Action
41.0gr of H4350 E.S. less than 8.00
142 SMK
Federal Small Rifle Match Primers
2850fps-no pressure signs
Broughton 28" Pierce Action
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
Varget works well with the 6.5x47. I'm pushing the 123's at 2930 with 38gr. This is not a hot load in my rifle, as always work up.
Varget works well with the 6.5x47. I'm pushing the 123's at 2930 with 38gr. This is not a hot load in my rifle, as always work up.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
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Anyone using IMR 8208 XBR yet in this round?
Anyone using IMR 8208 XBR yet in this round?
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hope they have. I got 12# of it
hope they have. I got 12# of it
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My load is 40.1 gr H4350, Fed 205m (note: just switched to CCI 450 after primer test comparison which also included Rem 7-1/2's. Lower SD's and more consistent accuracy; .2's and .3's) and 130 Berger VLD; OAL 2.767 (.010" into lands) in my 26" Krieger it's running 2813. SD about 10-12. Surgeon action.
My secret contact who hooks me up with Hodgdon powders is sending me a new 8lb jug of H4350 and one of 8208, SOON to arrive! Whooo Hooo! Let you know how it's goes with the 8208.
Alan
My load is 40.1 gr H4350, Fed 205m (note: just switched to CCI 450 after primer test comparison which also included Rem 7-1/2's. Lower SD's and more consistent accuracy; .2's and .3's) and 130 Berger VLD; OAL 2.767 (.010" into lands) in my 26" Krieger it's running 2813. SD about 10-12. Surgeon action.
My secret contact who hooks me up with Hodgdon powders is sending me a new 8lb jug of H4350 and one of 8208, SOON to arrive! Whooo Hooo! Let you know how it's goes with the 8208.
Alan
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
great. Will be looking forward to it.
great. Will be looking forward to it.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
Anyone using the 139'S. what kind of loads?
Anyone using the 139'S. what kind of loads?
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MSuttonRN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My most accurate load has been with Varget. 37.5 gr with a Berger 130 gr VLD, with Lapua brass. Unsure of the velocity, somewhere right at 3000. </div></div>
+1
I'm running the same load in my 26 incher around 2815 fps. ES 7 and SD 4... Out shoots my stock pile of 130 JLK's all day long... Best group so far was 1.25 inches at 539 yds.
P.S. Anyone wantin any JLK's PM me. Thinkin about get rid or tradin them for VLD's.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: MSuttonRN</div><div class="ubbcode-body">My most accurate load has been with Varget. 37.5 gr with a Berger 130 gr VLD, with Lapua brass. Unsure of the velocity, somewhere right at 3000. </div></div>
+1
I'm running the same load in my 26 incher around 2815 fps. ES 7 and SD 4... Out shoots my stock pile of 130 JLK's all day long... Best group so far was 1.25 inches at 539 yds.
P.S. Anyone wantin any JLK's PM me. Thinkin about get rid or tradin them for VLD's.
Re: 6.5 x 47l Loading data
using the 123gr at the OAL you have listed is it a compressed load? If you shake it can you hear the powder?
using the 123gr at the OAL you have listed is it a compressed load? If you shake it can you hear the powder?
