6.5 X 47 Lapua
Rem 700
Badger Knob and Lug
Bartlein 1.8 twist 22" Fluted
McMillian A5
Badger 20 MOA base
Getting a PH 3X15
Threaded For a YHM 7.62 can
New GAP 6.5X47
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6.5 X 47 Lapua
Rem 700
Badger Knob and Lug
Bartlein 1.8 twist 22" Fluted
McMillian A5
Badger 20 MOA base
Getting a PH 3X15
Threaded For a YHM 7.62 can
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
That looks great! Did GAP do the camo? When do we get a range report? I was wondering how a that caliber would perform with a 22 inch.
That looks great! Did GAP do the camo? When do we get a range report? I was wondering how a that caliber would perform with a 22 inch.
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
Well first day out once it settled down it was a hammer .....Shorter barrel didnt seem to make a diff
JIm
Well first day out once it settled down it was a hammer .....Shorter barrel didnt seem to make a diff
JIm
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HasgunWilltravel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HasgunWilltravel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">
tuna921 said:
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
Thats very similiar to my load. I am running 37.4gr of RE 15 at 2950-2975 with the 123 Scenars.
This load, for me, takes a big dump beyond 600 yards, and I seem to get excessive spin drift or some other phenomenon. With a dead still wind, I still have to hold about .25-.45 mil left wind with my 1/8 Broughton 5c.
I get easily .25-.5 groups at 100 yards consistantly, its really tight, but at 500 yards even, groups explode. I would love to hear your chronograph readings and longer range accuracy reports.
I am working with some 142 to see if I get better results, and hope yours shoots way better than mine does.
Thats very similiar to my load. I am running 37.4gr of RE 15 at 2950-2975 with the 123 Scenars.
This load, for me, takes a big dump beyond 600 yards, and I seem to get excessive spin drift or some other phenomenon. With a dead still wind, I still have to hold about .25-.45 mil left wind with my 1/8 Broughton 5c.
I get easily .25-.5 groups at 100 yards consistantly, its really tight, but at 500 yards even, groups explode. I would love to hear your chronograph readings and longer range accuracy reports.
I am working with some 142 to see if I get better results, and hope yours shoots way better than mine does.
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
Also, my elevation changes from one day to the next. It has never been the same past 500 yards, anywhere from 4.4 mils to 5.6 mils, according to my data. Huge jumps, and to me that seems excesive.
I hope its my handloads or something else, not my rifle or chambering. I am wondering if there is some wierd harmonic issue with my long ass 28" barrel...
If you dont post here when you get out to 1k, I would love a PM from you with some of those results...
Please dont think I am dumping on your post, I am just looking to exchange a little information with someone who has been using this caliber and see what their LR results are.
Also, my elevation changes from one day to the next. It has never been the same past 500 yards, anywhere from 4.4 mils to 5.6 mils, according to my data. Huge jumps, and to me that seems excesive.
I hope its my handloads or something else, not my rifle or chambering. I am wondering if there is some wierd harmonic issue with my long ass 28" barrel...
If you dont post here when you get out to 1k, I would love a PM from you with some of those results...
Please dont think I am dumping on your post, I am just looking to exchange a little information with someone who has been using this caliber and see what their LR results are.
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
Today ..........
RL 15 123 Lapua moly
2810 avg
RL 15 38.4 2810fps
No pressure
Shoots .5 MOA or better
No can yet (waiting)
Today ..........
RL 15 123 Lapua moly
2810 avg
RL 15 38.4 2810fps
No pressure
Shoots .5 MOA or better
No can yet (waiting)
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
My friend has a R700 built by Tactical rifles 26" bbl, uses RL15 & 130gr bergers uses a .002" jump. Hasn't taken it past 100 yet but at 100 5 shot groups are real tight.He has tried two different loads & both group the same. I think it was 37gr & 36.5gr of RL15.
My friend has a R700 built by Tactical rifles 26" bbl, uses RL15 & 130gr bergers uses a .002" jump. Hasn't taken it past 100 yet but at 100 5 shot groups are real tight.He has tried two different loads & both group the same. I think it was 37gr & 36.5gr of RL15.
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
Tuna,
I also shoot 123 gr scenars over Reloader 15. I'm using 37.2 grains with a CCI BR4 primer and getting 2,798 ft/s (22" barrel). I could load it hotter, but that load shot so well for me I never bothered going up any further.
Tuna,
I also shoot 123 gr scenars over Reloader 15. I'm using 37.2 grains with a CCI BR4 primer and getting 2,798 ft/s (22" barrel). I could load it hotter, but that load shot so well for me I never bothered going up any further.
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
Natty,
Thats the exact same load I'm using in my Stiller/Bartlein rifle. My barrel length is 25" so I'm getting about 2850. This caliber is extremely accurate. Usually I have to fiddle to get a good load but the 6.5 Lapua was right in there at the beginning. I've taken mine out to 1100 plus and its still grouping 1/2 MOA. Really love the 6.5's. I amost never shoot my 308's anymore.
Natty,
Thats the exact same load I'm using in my Stiller/Bartlein rifle. My barrel length is 25" so I'm getting about 2850. This caliber is extremely accurate. Usually I have to fiddle to get a good load but the 6.5 Lapua was right in there at the beginning. I've taken mine out to 1100 plus and its still grouping 1/2 MOA. Really love the 6.5's. I amost never shoot my 308's anymore.
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HasgunWilltravel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats very similiar to my load. I am running 37.4gr of RE 15 at 2950-2975 with the 123 Scenars.
This load, for me, takes a big dump beyond 600 yards, and I seem to get excessive spin drift or some other phenomenon. With a dead still wind, I still have to hold about .25-.45 mil left wind with my 1/8 Broughton 5c.
I get easily .25-.5 groups at 100 yards consistantly, its really tight, but at 500 yards even, groups explode. I would love to hear your chronograph readings and longer range accuracy reports.
I am working with some 142 to see if I get better results, and hope yours shoots way better than mine does. </div></div>
I don't have a 6.5x47, and have no experience with it. I have been reading up on it and it's 6mm version, in anticipation of my first build, as they are two of the choices. I've spent more time on the Benchrest/F-class sites, trying to glean info, as that is my main focus at this point.
There seems to be some contention as to whether the case's small primer pocket can lead to inconsistent ignition or burning of the powder column - that the case capacity is at the edge of the small primers' ability to burn optimally. I wonder if one could form ten or so cases from .22/250 or .243 brass and see if the change to a larger primer/flash hole combination would lessen this problem. Would be interesting to test in your rifle, I'd think.
The Kaiser
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HasgunWilltravel</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thats very similiar to my load. I am running 37.4gr of RE 15 at 2950-2975 with the 123 Scenars.
This load, for me, takes a big dump beyond 600 yards, and I seem to get excessive spin drift or some other phenomenon. With a dead still wind, I still have to hold about .25-.45 mil left wind with my 1/8 Broughton 5c.
I get easily .25-.5 groups at 100 yards consistantly, its really tight, but at 500 yards even, groups explode. I would love to hear your chronograph readings and longer range accuracy reports.
I am working with some 142 to see if I get better results, and hope yours shoots way better than mine does. </div></div>
I don't have a 6.5x47, and have no experience with it. I have been reading up on it and it's 6mm version, in anticipation of my first build, as they are two of the choices. I've spent more time on the Benchrest/F-class sites, trying to glean info, as that is my main focus at this point.
There seems to be some contention as to whether the case's small primer pocket can lead to inconsistent ignition or burning of the powder column - that the case capacity is at the edge of the small primers' ability to burn optimally. I wonder if one could form ten or so cases from .22/250 or .243 brass and see if the change to a larger primer/flash hole combination would lessen this problem. Would be interesting to test in your rifle, I'd think.
The Kaiser
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
I am using Varget and the 123's with good results (approximately 2910 fps @ 80F). I don't experience the dramatic velocity swings you describe and my loads yield excellent groups at longer ranges.
If I were you, I would dump the RL15 and try other powders (Varget, N550)and see what happens.
I am using Varget and the 123's with good results (approximately 2910 fps @ 80F). I don't experience the dramatic velocity swings you describe and my loads yield excellent groups at longer ranges.
If I were you, I would dump the RL15 and try other powders (Varget, N550)and see what happens.
Re: New GAP 6.5X47
Here is some chrono data from my friends 6.5x47 lapua.
This is the last 5 rounds from his break in using RL15.
High: 2820
Low: 2807
E.S.: 13
Ave.: 2813.2
S.D.: 5.2
95%: 7.2
Here is some chrono data from my friends 6.5x47 lapua.
This is the last 5 rounds from his break in using RL15.
High: 2820
Low: 2807
E.S.: 13
Ave.: 2813.2
S.D.: 5.2
95%: 7.2
