6.5 x 47 loads for 130 bergers

[rpl6cm]

I am sure this has probably been talked about before, but could anyone shooting this combination give me some feedback on powder choices and seating depth. I have decided to use the 130 bergers in a 8.5 twist bartlein 26 inch barrel. Any help to cut down the load development would be appreciated. Thanks again to anyone responding.

 

[RBD]

I'm loading 38 gr Alliant RL-15 with the bullets seated to the lands, CCI 450 primers.

This, erm..., is a hot load according to some, so as usual start low and work up.

Still, I shot a 1.8" five shot group at 600 yards in our match a few weeks back.

My suspicion is that this will be a great bullet for the 6.5x47L.

RBD

 

[280man]

37.2 grs of Varget works well in mine also 40 grs of H4350 I'm using CCI BR-4 primers

 

[JerryMay]

The load I'm using at 500, 600, 900 and 1000 yards at the moment is,

130VLD JLK Swampworks, 0.010" jam,
cci 450 primers,
39.8 grains Vhit. N150,
2950 fps,

Jerry.

 

[rpl6cm]

Thanks alot for all the help. I have a ton of Fereral 205m primers, so I will use those. It seems like this cartridge is pretty versatile in regards to powders and bullet sizes. I am having a gun put together by Dave Bruno in Dayton, Pa., and it should be here next week. Shehane stock, Bartlein 28", Nightforce scope, Bat action. It took a long time to save up for, but I think it will be worth it, and it can't get here quick enough. Thanks again for the help.

 

[SF340Driver]

I would suggest not using the F205's. The primer cups are softer than others. Some shooters have had issues with pierced primers with the pressures this cartridge will run.

 

[280man]

Yes that's why I'm using CCI's, Federals are two soft and I pierced a couple

 

[k6ctw]

My load seems to be working quite well and it is 40.5 gr H4350 with the Berger 130 VLD's,see gun of the week 85). I have recently tried a switch to the CCI BR primers and the results have been very gratifying but I lost about 30 fps,which really doesn't matter that much). However, I did my work up from 38 gr again just to be sure.

Good luck and I certainly think that you are on the right track in using the 130 Berger VLD in this cartridge.