6 X 47 Lapua project...

Curtley78 · Post by **Curtley78** » Mon Nov 21, 2011 10:13 am

My new Redding Comp seating die arrived today and a thank you to Russel and the Crew at Canberra Wholesale Shooters for such efficient service.

As some may know my Stolle is in dry dock with Mr. Giles (waiting, waiting and more waiting). It is getting refitted with a couple of new barrels and a 20 MOA rail.

I am really looking forward to getting the 6 X 47 Lapua-which is a 1 in 8 and is the Kreiger barrel that I picked up, if I recall from Justin P.

Reminiscing over this caliber, I should have listened to Mr. Bent along time ago but of course I have to stand on my dick a few times and burn my fingers before I learn.

I am contemplating using Vihta N560 in the initial load development along with 2209.

Hopefully, it will be ready for the next shoot in Canberra.

Has anyone had any good results with VV N560 or is it somewhat temperamental..?

Regards

Sean

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RDavies · Post by **RDavies** » Sat Nov 26, 2011 9:38 pm

I have used N560 in the 6x47 and ended up giving it away, tempermental. 2209 is a top powder for the 6x47.

Curtley78 · Post by **Curtley78** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 7:15 am

G'day Rod,

Thanks for the info.

Regards

Sean

Glenn · Post by **Glenn** » Sat Dec 03, 2011 8:03 am

I use 2208 in my 6x47L.
Works well.

Glenn

Curtley78 · Post by **Curtley78** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:14 am

G'day Glenn,

Thanks for the info. Ive since received the rifle back from Mr. Giles and I'm now just waiting on Custer's as they're out of brass (hopefully they're next shipment is in January).

Regards

Sean

RDavies · Post by **RDavies** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 6:59 pm

Do a ring around, a few places should have 6.5x47 brass on the shelf.

petevm · Post by **petevm** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:27 pm

I have 2 cases of the stuff gathering dust!
Pete

ecomeat · Post by **ecomeat** » Thu Jan 05, 2012 5:16 am

Stewart and Annie Elliott at BRT in Brisbane had stock just before Xmas

SnipeWench · Post by **SnipeWench** » Sun Jan 08, 2012 8:22 pm

ecomeat wrote:Stewart and Annie Elliott at BRT in Brisbane had stock just before Xmas

No they didn't! Stuart had to send me some prepped ones he was doing for a local, as they didn't have any.

juzz338 · Post by **juzz338** » Tue Jan 10, 2012 10:23 pm

this may come across as argumentative but it is not how i meant it. My view is that if Stuart was able to send them to you(regardless of if he had prepped them for somebody or not), then yes he had them and i would like to think that he would treat all of his customers the same/equally and not give preferential treatment to anybody. just to emphasize, no i am not trying to be argumentative. it is how i would view it

LoneRider · Post by **LoneRider** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 7:55 pm

ive watched some of the vids on sniper rifles [knackers and the doc] and the 6.5x47lap seems to be a top shooter.
id be interested to see how yours goes over the 800/1000 yrd range sean.
i am thinking of changing the fclass omark over to this cal. [in the near future]
the omark needs a new barrel.
what sort of kick does it have ?
more/less than a 308 ?
i will be shooting prone.
what loads have you come up with/will come up with ?

regards

sean

chappo555 · Post by **chappo555** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:34 pm

LoneRider wrote:ive watched some of the vids on sniper rifles [knackers and the doc] and the 6.5x47lap seems to be a top shooter.
id be interested to see how yours goes over the 800/1000 yrd range sean.
i am thinking of changing the fclass omark over to this cal. [in the near future]
the omark needs a new barrel.
what sort of kick does it have ?
more/less than a 308 ?
i will be shooting prone.
what loads have you come up with/will come up with ?

regards

sean

LR, I run a 6.5x47L and love it. Less recoil than a 308. Mine is 16pound 9 oz. my first time at 1000yr I agg'd just over 8 inches in shit conditions in LG at canberra. I run 37.5g of 2208 behind a Berger 130 vld and cci br4 with a .040 thou jump.
I'll be at act fly in march if u want a shot.

Curtley78 · Post by **Curtley78** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 9:59 pm

petevm wrote:I have 2 cases of the stuff gathering dust!
Pete

Pete,

I will give you a call Re: the brass and a few other odds & ends.

Regards

Sean

LoneRider · Post by **LoneRider** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:16 pm

gday sean,ACT is about 3 days drive from here.not really the type of driving i want to do just to burn abit of powder.but thanks for the offer.

i'll be around lake macquarrie in august.
you say 130 vld's ? would a heavier/lighter pill make much difference at this distance ?

chappo555 · Post by **chappo555** » Wed Jan 11, 2012 10:43 pm

LoneRider wrote:gday sean,ACT is about 3 days drive from here.not really the type of driving i want to do just to burn abit of powder.but thanks for the offer.
i'll be around lake macquarrie in august.
you say 130 vld's ? would a heavier/lighter pill make much difference at this distance ?

yeah sorry bout that didn't look at your location prior to replying.
To be honest the 130s go that well I haven't tried anything else. I'm getting 2960fps with no pressure signs and great accuracy. Might try some lighter ones for 300 fly one day.

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