6.5x47 Lapua What twist?

[Old Coach]

I want to build a 6.5x47 for a hunting rifle.
What twist rate for 120s and 140s, nothing heavier than 140s.
THANKS
Coach

 

[XLR]

Re: 6.5x47 Lapua What twist?

1:8 would be perfect for you sir.

 

[dhutch]

Re: 6.5x47 Lapua What twist?

I went 1:8.5 for shooting 130's.

 

[border_reiver]

Re: 6.5x47 Lapua What twist?

8 twist will do you right sir.

 

[Rhys]

Re: 6.5x47 Lapua What twist?

On the 47 I would stay to the 130's and under. Both of mine run 8.5's.

 

[Boernsn]

Re: 6.5x47 Lapua What twist?

I went 1:8 for shooting 140's.

 

[bribri]

Re: 6.5x47 Lapua What twist?

My 26 inch 1:8 barrel sends the 139 Lapua Scenar @ 2800 fps which delivers just under a 1000 lbs of energy @800 yards. Just thought you might want to know if you are going to use it for hunting.

 

[dpreston]

Re: 6.5x47 Lapua What twist?

I also chose 1:8.5 for the 130 vld jlks