6.5x47 lapua and range report

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kyyotestalker
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6.5x47 lapua and range report

Post by kyyotestalker »

well as everyone knows i have been building a 6.5x 47 lapua. finally got some ammo but dont have a good scope but just coulding resist sending a few down range and doing a quick break in. i fired five groups four 3 shot groups and one 5 shot group all under .90 here is a updated pic of her and the two best groups measured center to center! ammo was lapua 123 gr. scenar factory loads! Image Image Image
Where did that hit? I dont know aim alittle higher!
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Looks like its a keeper. good groups
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looks like it oughta kill something just fine!
It's hard to detect good luck, It looks so much like something you've worked hard for and earned.
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Try some 140gr A-Max for long range work, very accurate bullet in my 6.5 Lapua.

Tom
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Re: 6.5x47 lapua and range report

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Got my new scope just in time for deer season!
Savage model 10 centerfeed action,
CBI match 1-8" twist 26" stainless barrel in 6.5x47mm Lapua,
Stockys laminate stock,
Leupold mark 4 medium rings,
Vortex viper HS LR 4-16x44 scope
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Where did that hit? I dont know aim alittle higher!
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Re: 6.5x47 lapua and range report

Post by GaCop »

+1 for the Vortex Viper. I have a 6.5X20 on my heavy barrel 6.5 Lapua.
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