6.5x47L Starting Loads for 123g Matchkings

[zukefreak]

Has anyone been shooting 123g Matchkings with the 6.5x47L? I'm looking for some starting data for this combo. I currently have H4350 on hand and will probably try RL-15 next.

It's Barnard actioned rifle with a 30' 1-8 twist barrel.

Thanks,
Matt

 

[MATSUBOB]

Matt: I am shooting 123 Lapua's in my 6.5x47 with 37.2g R15, BR4 pri with great results in F-class at 1000y. Barrel is a Krieger 29' 1-8.5 twist HV.

 

[zukefreak]

Thanks. I was thinking about starting around 35g and working my way up. If I could get them, I would start with BR4 primers but I can't find any. I actually don't have any small rifle primers on hand...but luckily a friend has some to spare.

I want to try the 123g scenar's and the 130g bergers after I see what I can get out of the matchkings. Initial loads will be for 600 yards but I'll be working on 1000 yard loads after that.

My barrel is a medium palma krieger. Just got it put together this week and haven't had a chance to put a round thru it yet. I'm really looking forward to seeing what it will do. My first true custom rifle.

Thanks again,
Matt

 

[Mark Walker in TX]

Matt - try some CCI450s if you can get them. The case seems to like them...

 

[datp]

I'm pushing Sierra 123's behind 41 grains of H4350 in bench prepped Lapua brass sparked by cci br4's in a F-class/tac rifle. Rifle is built on a Remington 700 action with Lilja 1 in 8.5' twist barrel. It groups consistently inch at three hundred yards if I do my part. Hope this helps.

 

[Elwood]

I'm using 39 gr of N540,safe in my rifle) in a 25 inch Bartlein and getting 2950 fps.

I have also used N140 and RL-15 with the 123 SMK's and both shot well.

 

[foxing2night]

123grain scenars, 38.6g re 15,,
cci 450 mag primers,
Same load for the 123 smk,

H4350 41.8g, same primer and bullet as above,,

Just shot a new UKBRA record with the above load,, 2.225" at 600yrds

Hope this helps,,, Darrel

 

[GoNavy3]

thank goodness your not making it an
ackley Improved or a 6X47.
There's some good testing info on this sight.
Today I shot what was already on this forum. 123 grain Lapua, 37.5 RL-15, russian primed, at 600 yards with scope prone.
Score 599-34. Hightest score ever. Highest score with the 6.5x47.
Proven round, proven load. Its all good.
Ben