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Thread: 6.5-47 Lapua?

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    Default Re: 6.5-47 Lapua?

    Quote Originally Posted by $n1p3r View Post
    Is s365 the best somchem powder for the 6.5-47 lapua? Is there anyone that has any experience with other powders?
    From the above it seems like S355 might work better?

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    Quote Originally Posted by $n1p3r View Post
    Is s365 the best somchem powder for the 6.5-47 lapua? Is there anyone that has any experience with other powders?
    Did you not read that thread:
    http://www.gunsite.co.za/forums/show...thoughts/page6

    *** THEORETICAL LOAD DO NOT TRY WITHOUT KNOWING WHAT YOU'RE DOING ***

    6.5x47 Lapua
    Case capacity 48gn
    s355 - 36.24gn - 95.3% case fill
    Node 5: 1.329ms
    MV: 2685fps
    Propellant burnt: 100%
    pMax 56190psi / 63091psi - 89.1% pMax

    Obviously this actually requires that you MEASURE EVERYTHING, and you'll probably find you'll have 2-5% more case capacity in your case/chamber.

    Go read up on: Optimum Barrel Time, and Optimum Charge Weight.
    You're asking questions that need a lot more understanding before you're able to make a decision.

    Decent rifles are expensive, and it's a pain having to apply for the licenses... so do your research properly BEFORE you buy.

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    Default Re: 6.5-47 Lapua?


    from left to right. 260 remington, 6.5 super long range, 6.5 creedmoor, 6.5x47 lapua

    With Lapua brass the 6.5 Creedmoor makes the most sense if you have a magazine imposing a COL limit and you consider how the cartridge functions with Somchem propellant.

    If I was not invested in the 260 Ackley I would probably choose the 6.5 Creedmoor for my next barrel but I can do 2915fps with the 130 AR Hybrid from a 22" barrel while utilising a magazine system.

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    Default Re: 6.5-47 Lapua?

    That 6.5 SLR looks like fun. Lekker long neck.

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    Thanks guys. Will do daylite

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    In my experience S365 works best in the 6.5x47 with 140gr bullets.
    I'm getting 2745fps from a 22.5" barrel and excellent accuracy. The load is near maximum pressure and I have to use a drop tube to get all the propellent into the case. I have just over 3000 rounds through the barrel now and will go the same route if this one is shot out. All things considered an excellent round imo.


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