6.5x47 load data help!

[jefo65]

Just ordered a 26" 1-8 twist Shilen barrel from Midway,...been dying to do something with the last Savage action I had laying around,.and the 6.5x47 has been on my honey do list for awhile..I don't have a bit of load info in any of my manuals and haven't had much luck with my internet searches, any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance.

 

[ChrisNZ]

RL15 seems to be the powder of choice for many with this cartridge but I've found, as have many others, that Varget works well too. 38grs behind a 123 Scenar gives 2945 MV (27" barrel) and a one hole group. 38.6 was still acceptable pressure-wise but not as perfect in grouping.

good luck
ChrisNZ

 

[shooter65]

Varget, R 15 or 4350 will be your best choices.
There is a thread in this section pertaining to this topic.

 

[shooter65]

http://www.accurateshooter.com/forum/index.php/topic,3746633.0.html

http://www.accurateshooter.com/forum/index.php/topic,3747061.0.html