6.5x47L go to loads for 123gr Scenars and Reloder 15?

[mao0720]

My 6.5x47L barrel is supposed to be ready next week, so Im hoping to get out and do some initial load workup next weekend. I have 5lb of Reloder 15 for this rifle specifically and several hundred 123gr Scenars. Does anyone have a good loading range for this powder, bullet combo?

 

[ShootDots]

Try sticking the 123gr. Scenars about 7-8K into the lands. Then starting out at 36.5grs. and work towards 38.0grs. My load WAS 38.0grs of RL-15.. Awesomely accurate! AND use CCI 450 primers..

 

[CharlieNC]

Nodes at 36.5 and 38.0 for RL15 using standard CCI400. The length has not been critical for me, so I jump them .010". The best powder I have found is Power Pro 2000MR; vertical sensitivity is less than 1/2 that of RL15 and better velocities too. I routinely shoot steel with the 123 / PP2000 out to 1200yd with excellent results.

 

[Buzz]

What's your load with the 2000mr?

 

[CharlieNC]

Savage I have a good node at 41.5gr PP2000MR for 3050fps out of a 26" barrel; well below max for me.

 

[mao0720]

Thanks a lot guys. Hopefully I can get some rounds loaded up and get my action bedded before next weekend. My fathers day gift from my wife is a range day, lol!

 

[johnfred1965]

I could not reach the 38 grain node with R15 because of pressure signs in my rifle, but the 36.5 node works fine. I jump the 123 L .010 like charlienc and I'm getting .3 groups.

 

[Buzz]

Thanks Charlie!