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6.5x47 lapua and range report

Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2011 9:33 am
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

Re: 6.5x47 lapua and range report

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 4:00 am
by Clint E
Looks like its a keeper. good groups

Re: 6.5x47 lapua and range report

Posted: Sat Aug 06, 2011 6:45 am
by ryutzy
looks like it oughta kill something just fine!

Re: 6.5x47 lapua and range report

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 4:46 am
by GaCop103
Try some 140gr A-Max for long range work, very accurate bullet in my 6.5 Lapua.

Tom

Re: 6.5x47 lapua and range report

Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 11:48 am
by kyyotestalker
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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Re: 6.5x47 lapua and range report

Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 6:13 am
by GaCop
+1 for the Vortex Viper. I have a 6.5X20 on my heavy barrel 6.5 Lapua.