6.5x47 Lapua range report

[MDM]

I was able to shoot the first rounds through my new build today and it looks promising. It's deer season here, so this was just a quick test with 3 shot groups, so don't ream me.

Specs
Savage 110 action
27" McGowen bull contour 8 twist
Choate Tactical
Vortex Viper 6.5x20x44
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All loads are Varget with 123 Scenars .005 off the lands. Temp 30.deg 2-3 mph light breeze.

37.0g Vel. 2879, 2886, 2861 ES - 18
37.2g Vel. 2886, 2904, 2892 ES - 18
37.5g Vel. 2917, 2911, 2917 ES - 5
37.8g Vel. 2930, 2923, 2930 ES - 7
38.1g Vel. 2969, 2936, 2943 ES - 33
38.4g Vel. 2976, 2976, 2976 ES - 0 WOW!

It was a short little test, but I got some good info. Think I will pick the 3 best for ES and move out to 300yds.

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[ellobo]

Aw gee, thats terrible. Better luck with your next tests, LOL

El Lobo

[MDM]

Update...5 shots at 265yds...just a fuzz over .5" I think it likes 37.8g of Varget. I need some better weather for some more extensive testing. It was 20 degrees and cold.
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[Dennis]

Impressive, but 37.8 grns of Varget is too hot in my 6.5x47L, pressure signs all over! 36.2 is about all mine can handle. I guess the chamber is tighter or something! I talked to one person and he started showing pressure signs @ 35.0 grns!

[MDM]

Could be Dennis. If I dropped down to 36, my velocity would probably be in the 2700's. I'm getting 2920 with 37.8. Mine seems to shoot well at 37.5-.8. I loaded up some at 38.4 and they were OK the first trip and too hot the second trip. I figure I will have to do some adjusting this spring when the weather changes.

[Dennis]

Mine seems to shoot well at 37.5-.8. I loaded up some at 38.4 and they were OK the first trip and too hot the second trip.

I was told by a two time champ the same as the above, you have to change your load with weather! Also, powder is not consistant!