40X repeater action, 6.5x47 L or 6.5 Creedmoor

[troupe]

My question is, I have a 40X repeater action and was wondering if I should build it in a 6.5x47L or a 6.5 Creed. The difference is small and I hear the 6.5x47L may be a little more accurate. My concern is , I know the Creed will feed fine, but how will the 6.5x47L feed in the action ? Anyone out there built a repeater 6.5x47L. I know I can get a little more velocity out of the Creed, especially with RL-26. All thoughts appreciated on this.

 

[SVT_Tactical]

Are you set on those two 6.5?

I went through a similar build debate for a 6.5 with my regular 700SA and ended up with a 260 rem based on this article -

6.5mm Shootout: .260 Remington vs. 6.5x47 Lapua vs. 6.5 Creedmoor

If you AI the 260 you gain even more.

 

[troupe]

I do think I would like the 6.5L over the Creed, but before dumping that type of money in it, I want to be sure. I like the 260 and if I went that route, it would be the AI version.

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Brass availability would drive my decision

 

[Drop Port]

Set up to take advantage of a 140 in a S/A repeater without stuffing the bullet in the case, it leaves you with one choice.

 

[Kracken McGraw]

The Creedmoor might be a benefit if the rifle was ever passed down to a non-reloader, and it has the option of the large rifle primer.
The obvious thing about the 6.5x47L is you see people on this board win competitions with it. I keep looking but don’t ever see the Creedmoor come out on top.

 

[troupe]

Thanks for the inputs.

 

[boltfluter]

I have a rifle set up as a repeater running a 6.5 x47 Lapua from AI mags. Cycling is perfect, no issues at all. Build the Lapua and be happy! I did, and would do it again.

Paul

 

[AlNyhus]

6.5×47 Lapua by a country mile! -Al

 

[troupe]

I am leaning toward the 6.5x47 L. One thing I did leave out is the rifle will be a BDL configuration with the factory parts.

 

[243Lapua]

6.5x47L Period. You won't regret it. 1-8 twist, 140 VLD or Hybrids. Very accurate

 

[Clous]

I am leaning toward the 6.5x47 L. One thing I did leave out is the rifle will be a BDL configuration with the factory parts.

I have one that I put together for my daughter. Might be my new F-class rifle this year. Thing doesn’t care what it shoots.

 

[DonkeyHote]

Second that! I have 2. 260 remington's , built a 6.5 x 47 L , no comparison easy to tune, wide load window..
I have no regrets.

 

[sneakboxer]

I have a R700 chambered in 6.5x47L and it feeds fine from a factory BDL setup.

 

[troupe]

I know this a old post that I started, but I have the action lined up, would like to use one of my 40X KS stocks that I have, but they are ADL stocks. Thoughts on the ADL configured 40X KS stocks. I like the weight and feel of these Remington / McMillan stocks. Only question now is the ADL feeding. Thinking it should not be a issue.

Thoughts would be appreciated and thanks in advance,

Tom

 

[Eric Leonard]

I am leaning toward the 6.5x47 L. One thing I did leave out is the rifle will be a BDL configuration with the factory parts.

Mines a Stiller Tac 30 in a Rem BDL stock with the BDL bottom metal , with .167 freebore it works out perfect

 

[troupe]

I could go BDL, but all of my 40X Kevlar stocks are ADL. I think it would work out fine. That is a nice set up you have.

 

[Eric Leonard]

I could go BDL, but all of my 40X Kevlar stocks are ADL. I think it would work out fine. That is a nice set up you have.

Yeah the magazine works the same you just can’t unload out the bottom

 

[AlNyhus]

I know this a old post that I started, but I have the action lined up, would like to use one of my 40X KS stocks that I have, but they are ADL stocks. Thoughts on the ADL configured 40X KS stocks. I like the weight and feel of these Remington / McMillan stocks. Only question now is the ADL feeding. Thinking it should not be a issue.

Thoughts would be appreciated and thanks in advance,

Tom

Tom, I'd start with a follower and spring from the 308 family....my guess is it will function fine with that. If you need to tweak the follower, the early milled followers make modifications a breeze.

Hope this helps. -Al

 

[butchlambert]

I built my Grandson a 6X47L hunting rifle and it functions fine with factory 308 magazine box and follower.



I have 2-6.5X47L hunting rifles. One on a Pierce repeater and the other on a 700SA.