6.5x47 and 123 Sierras

[lutheran]

How difficult/easy is the Sierra 123 to tune and keep tuned in the 6.5x47?
The rifle is 9" twist 24" with .075" freebore.

thanks
lutheran

 

[DennisH]

I haven't had much luck with the Sierra 123's, 120's smk's are awesome! I wish I could figure this one out.

I shoot 123 Lapua Scenars in my 6.5 and they are very accurate! Normally what I use for 600yds!

Use the load info at your own risk, the 39.3 RL15 w/120's is pretty hot, but my gun handles it, I don't know about yours!

 

[40X Guy]

My 6.5X47 loves the 123 MK's at anywhere from .010-.015 off the lands with 450 primer and 41.2 grains of H4350, start around 40 grains with bullet at .012 off lands and something will show itself.

Frank

 

[KT]

I'm the same as 40x except for 41g.

KT

 

[drags]

When I was shooting the 6.5-47 L my load was 41.5 gr. of H4350 and 123 gr SMK CCI 450 primers .010 off the lands (work up to this load). I tried Varget R15 but H4350 shot the best with Varget second.
Drags

 

[lutheran]

Thanks gentlemen. Appreciate the posts.


lutheran

 

[L461]

What velocities are you getting with the 120`s

 

[KT]

I was averaging the following:
123's - 2945

130's - 2850.

KT