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6.5x47L IMR 4895?

Re: 6.5x47L IMR 4895?

Does seem a tad fast. I love Re 15 with 123 grain scenars. In the IMR family I tried IMR 4007ssc. Good accuracy, but Re 15 gave much better velocity (and also great accuracy). I've also used Ramshot Big Game and Hunter with 123-130 grain bullets. Never used Hodgdon 4350, but see good write-ups about in at 6mmBR.com in their rifle of the week section (for those rifles chambered in 6.5X47).
 
Re: 6.5x47L IMR 4895?

I'll be running 123 scenars, and it looks like I should stick with the Varget that I have on hand, and keep the 4895 for my .308. I appreciate all of the data.

Best,
Josh
 
Re: 6.5x47L IMR 4895?

Ranger1183,

What bullets have you got RL 17 to work with and what kind of accuracy are you getting. I ask as I got great velocity, up to 3,050 with 130 g Berger VLD but the accuracy w3as not real good.

Thanks

wade
 
Re: 6.5x47L IMR 4895?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: ranger1183</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
H4350 and Reloader 17 have worked well for me.
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My bad! My experience is with the 6-6.5x47 Lapua. Ignore my "has worked well for me" comment regarding powders for the 6.5x47 Lapua.

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