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6.5x47 Lapua twist rate

I am getting ready to order a Bartlein 6.5 barrel in a 8.7 twist for a 6.5 SAUM build. I am also going to build a 6.5x47 lapua on another action. If i ordered another in this twist rate would it be ok for the 6.5x47 and what bullet weights would be ok in this twist. I picked some 123 A-MAX up the other day to start collecting some bullets.

Thanks,
Dan
 
The three 6.5 x 47 L barrels I have shot out were all 1-8" and I shot all 130 g Berger VLDs. With Lapua now having the 136 g Scenar L I will look hard at that when I run out of the Bergers. I love the Scenar L's because they shoot so damn good, granted they cost more but they are worth it in my mind.

With the 6.5 SAUM I would look a 1-8 or 1-8.5 that would allow you to shoot any of the bullets from 123 g to 140 g, the 1-8.7 will probably fit the bill well also.
 
With the results of a 1-8 in the 6.5x47 I wouldn't consider anything else. I wouldn't even think of it.
 
The barrels i ordered are a 8.5 twist and not the 8.7 twist. 1 barrel is for the 6.5 saum. I will be shooting 130gr and lighter in the 6.5x47. Do you think i should order another barrel in the 8 twist or will the 8.5 be fine for the 130 and lighter bullets.
 
I have a fellow competitor that has a 1-8.5 that shoots super. He shoots 139 lapua scenars. His was one of the first to chamber here in central wi. It can be done. But why limit yourself to the lighter bullets? Mine really likes the 140 hybrids. Just gives you more options.
 

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