Quote Originally Posted by CharlieNC View Post
I have a 6BR and it shoots well; only out to 500 yards with it so far. Recently I added a 6.5x47 Lapua; I think the bullet selection is a little better for higher BC pills, and the velocities are a bit higher too (good powder availability too). Just shot it out to 1200 yards and the groups were unbelievable. Not much higher recoil, so it's easy to watch your shot impact. It will be going on an antelope hunt this Fall, but the ballistics are also comparable to the old 270 so I would not hesitate hunting big game with it. So I won't be taking the 6BR out long range any time soon.
Charlie antelope are one thing and whitetails are another. I have a good friend who killed an antelope with his 6.5x47 at 810 yards.
He was convinced he had the ultimate cartridge for up to 1000 yds. He has since added a 300 norma and the 6.5x47 has been relegated
to target shooting. If youd like to hear his stories pm me and i can make it happen.