6.5x47 Twist Rate

[PharmShooter]

Guys,

For those that have 6.5 x 47 Lapua's, what twist rate do you run and why??? Thanks!

 

[kyyotestalker]

1-8 on both my 6.5x47's. Because thats what was avaliable and ready to ship.

now if I was gonna have a blank made id probably go with a 1-9.5 or 1-10 just because I only run the 123 class bullets. although Im gonna try some 140 berger hybrid's in my single shot 6.5x47 at some ELR distances this summer.

 

[jbailey]

I have a 8 twist and a 9 twist 6.5x47L. Either twist will work but would recommend 8 if you are going for the long 140 grainers (believe the longest 140grainer is the Berger Hybrid at ~1.43"). If you are just running the 123gr, 9 is fine, as those are in the ~1.32" OAL.

 

[hintonrc51]

My 6.5x47 Lapua is a hart barrel 1-8 twist. I knew I wanted to run a high BC 140gr Berger LRBT bullet. I'm running RL17 with 41.2grs at 2977 with a SD of 3 and ES of 11. I wouldn't start with that load but be safe and work your way up.

 

[Sixfivesavage]

8 twist out of a 30 inch Krieger for my first. I wanted to be able to run the 130 Bergers with the option to run the 140 Bergers as well once I got some velocity information.

 

[Iggy]

I have 8.5, but it's still getting built.

 

[pyplynr]

I have an 8 twist on one that's an 18" bbl and a 8.5 on a 25" bbl.

 

[jolofree]

1-8.5 24" Krieger shoots 130 Berger hunting vlds into one ragged hole almost as good w/ 123s

 

[Desert Fox]

8 twist. You can shoot heavy bullet with it.

 

[bward]

I've shot about 3,000 130 JLK's and 1,000 140 JLK's through an 8.5 and it stabilized them fine down to -500 DA, which is about the lowest I've shot in.

 

[widowmaker5]

Faster the better, I'd recommend a 1/8twist and you'll be happy.

~Reagan

 

[thorbird]

hintonrc51, What barrel length do you have and what primer are you using?

 

[JDF_GSP]

I have an 8.4 twist Obermeyer barrel and have had no problems with various 140 grain bullets.

 

[SOLO LOBO]

Have a 8.5 twist. 26" kreg.
130 Berger VLD's under Varget.
Shoots like a laser !
Beanland built..... of corse

Some people shot the 140's in a 8.5 twist. I have never tried
It. But, they have good luck w/ them.

Just my experience. Hope it helps.

M

 

[DesertLefty]

My two have been 1-in-8.

A little too much twist is WAY WAY BETTER than not quite enough.

Lefty

 

[DesertLefty]

Berger recommends 1-in-8 for their 130 and 140 gr VLDs, hybrids, and long-range boattails.

In the past they were LESS conservative than other sources.

 

[lizard1]

i have 2 of them,both are 1-in-8.5's, a beanland and a scalpel . both 26" kriegers.they both like 123 scenars and 123 nosler custom comps and varget........dave

 

[avidflyer]

my 8.4 loves 123 with 40.9 of H4350

 

[Craig in Idaho]

i went with a 1:8 Bartlein, to allow me the option of the 140 - 142 grain bullets. No such thing as too much twist.

 

[Chance338]

I know I’m digging up an old post, but. How did the 6.5x47 shoot with the 18” barrel. I am getting ready to build one with either an 18” or 20” barrel. What would your recommendation be in twist rate and what bullets should I use. Thanks in advance.

I have an 8 twist on one that's an 18" bbl and a 8.5 on a 25" bbl.

 

[pyplynr]

Shoots great. It’s my go to deer rifle. Berger 130VLDs @ 2675fps. Here it is, but it wears a different scope now.