6.5x47 Lapua Varget for 130 HVLD

[JBT47]

38gr Varget
130 Hybrid .020” off
CCI 450

 

[CTK]

I don’t much care for the Berger seating depth test. Rather, I shoot them 5 in and 10,20,30 off before I ever start powder work.

I think that’s the most efficient way to find a good load. After that, just do a little powder work and you’re good to go.

I start my load development tomorrow on the new Beanland.

Which Beanland did you have built?

 

[Clancy]

Which Beanland did you have built?

My 6.5 barrel was shot out, so I had him build me an entire new one with a TL3 and a Proof barrel.

My old SR2 will become my wife’s 6 BRA.

 

[CTK]

My 6.5 barrel was shot out, so I had him build me an entire new one with a TL3 and a Proof barrel.

My old SR2 will become my wife’s 6 BRA.

Very cool. I am about to order a Hawk Hill 7mm "heavy sporter" for next year build. Probably a 280 AI again. Interested to hear how your Proof barrel performs. Have a buddy interested in rebarreling a Christiansen Arms 300 Ultra Mag with a Proof barrel. He will hope to use Jon.

 

[Clancy]

Very cool. I am about to order a Hawk Hill 7mm "heavy sporter" for next year build. Probably a 280 AI again. Interested to hear how your Proof barrel performs. Have a buddy interested in rebarreling a Christiansen Arms 300 Ultra Mag with a Proof barrel. He will hope to use Jon.

In all honesty, this Proof Sendero build came out 9 ounces less than my old Brux 5 rig.... so give that some thought. I haven’t posted pics of the rifle anywhere, but when I do I’ll send you a link. This one is drop dead gorgeous. Many thanks to Jon.

 

[CTK]

Conclusion to my post. I went to 37.8gr Varget (over book max work up slowly) and the 130VLD in my 6.5x47. Shot during lunch in some wind. 37.7gr gave me same 2 in same hole and one out group that shot on last outing. 37.8g brought the group under .3". Was going to shoot 37.9gr and further test the node but decided to save that for another day. Zeroed the rifle for 200 and called it a day. Thanks to all for comments and suggestions.