To build a 6.5 x 47 Lapua

[jsteag]

I would like to build a benchrest long range rifle chambered in the 6.5 x 47 Lapua. Can I buy the Savage precision action and change the bolt head and fit a Pac-Nor barrel to it.

[Eric in NC]

If you buy a standard (308, 6mm BR etc.) action you shouldn't need to change the bolt head right? Isn't the new Lapua round based on .308 case head dimensions?

[82boy]

Yes the 6.5x47L uses a 308 bolthead, all you would need is to screw the barrel on and go.

[snowpro440]

Yep thats what I did ..... best thing I ever did , this thing will go to 1000 yds and less than half the kick an 20% less powder and the bullets are cheaper and it shoots great 6 shot group @ 200yds .234 not too bad for a krieger barrel.

[desertdog]

hi, what exactly is the 6.5x47?

[jsteag]

Case dimensions are simular to a 308 but the round was developed by Lapua

[desertdog]

like a .260?

[82boy]

like a .260?



Kind of, but much much better. The case is closer to the dimentions of a 22/250, than a 308.

[snowpro440]

222 rem mag case necked up to 6.5

[sinman]

snowpro440 thats a 6.5x47 not the 6.5x47L

[82boy]

222 rem mag case necked up to 6.5


Nope that is a 6.5 x47 remington, not the lapua round.

[desertdog]

can you run the lapua brass from the box? what about for a predator hunting looking for something with better barrel life than the .243?

[82boy]

can you run the lapua brass from the box? what about for a predator hunting looking for something with better barrel life than the .243?


Yes, and you found it.

[sinman]

yep it should be an easy repeater. Im building one for predator/varmint hunting

[Corprin]

can you run the lapua brass from the box? what about for a predator hunting looking for something with better barrel life than the .243?


http://accurateshooter.net/GOTW/zak308x200.jpg

Read the link below, then order your barrel ;)

http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek084.html

[82boy]

SSS has made a round off of it called the 22 sharpshooter. It is more efficient than a 22/250.