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    Default 6.5-47 Lapua?

    Hi, does anyone have any experience with the 6.5-47 Lapua? I am looking to build a rifle in this calibre and would like to know what velocities you guys are getting with 140 grain bullets.
    Thanks in advance

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    Not sure that's the best 6.5 choice in SA... due to available powders.
    http://www.gunsite.co.za/forums/show...thoughts/page6

    Get hold of QuickLoad (or someone that has it).
    Take the 6.5x47, 6.5 Creedmoor and 260 Rem and then keep working with the variables given local Somchem powders, and work out the best caliber for what you want.
    Lapua is now making brass for all 3 of the above.

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    Default Re: 6.5-47 Lapua?

    39gr S365 will give you 2 600fps. Then you need to move into compressed loads as 39gr = 100% case fill.

    Uncommon calibres are cool but often times are a pain in the butt due to the availability of components.
    One too many wasted sunsets and one too many for the road .........

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    Thanks for the advise!

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    And what velocities do you guys get with the 6.5 creedmore and 260rem with 140 grain bullets?

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    Default Re: 6.5-47 Lapua?

    Velocity = barrel length

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    My calculation was for a 24" barrel. The pre-occupation with velocity?
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    Default Re: 6.5-47 Lapua?

    6.5 Creed and .260 Rem both run in the 2750 to 2800 fps range with 24" barrels and Somchem powders.

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    It would be for a 24 or 26 inch barrel.

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    Is s365 the best somchem powder for the 6.5-47 lapua? Is there anyone that has any experience with other powders?

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