6 x 47 lapua

[kochie]

is the 6 x 47 lapua a good 1000 yard round i have a 6 BRA thinking using it a 600 yds . i know the BRA will shoot a 1000 yds but thought the 6 x 47 lapua would be better what do you guys think?

 

[6ShotsOr5?]

Are you trying to shoot target scores or ringing steel or something else?

 

[kochie]

Are you trying to shoot target scores or ringing steel or something else?

targets

 

[6ShotsOr5?]

Nothing at all wrong with a 6x47 Lapua, but if you want to know what cartridge is best you may want to check out what the top winning competitors in F Class Open Division use, and also what the top winning 1000 yd bench rest shooters use.

I’m not sure about the best sources for that information. Maybe others can provide links that will help.

 

[kochie]

Nothing at all wrong with a 6x47 Lapua, but if you want to know what cartridge is best you may want to check out what the top winning competitors in F Class Open Division use, and also what the top winning 1000 yd bench rest shooters use.

I’m not sure about the best sources for that information. Maybe others can provide links that will help.

ok thanks

 

[Bill Bowers]

is the 6 x 47 lapua a good 1000 yard round i have a 6 BRA thinking using it a 600 yds . i know the BRA will shoot a 1000 yds but thought the 6 x 47 lapua would be better what do you guys think?

I shoot one at 1000 yards. It’s a prone gun and I like the increased barrel life and reduced recoil. Better in the wind than a 308, nearly as good as my 6.5x284.

Bill Bowers
Chambersburg, Pa

 

[kochie]

I shoot one at 1000 yards. It’s a prone gun and I like the increased barrel life and reduced recoil. Better in the wind than a 308, nearly as good as my 6.5x284.

Bill Bowers
Chambersburg, Pa

thank you

 

[Infrequent Shooter]

thank you

high praise vs the 284.

 

[Mike Hightower]

If you go the 6X47 route most people shoot H4350 and it does shoot fantastic most of the time. I'm on my 4th 6X47 barrel and if you don't get the accuracy you want shoot some Varget in it. I've had 2 barrels that absolutely been hammers with it. They can be a little finicky over some other cartridges but a little work and they shoot small!

 

[YBPS]

300 WSM if you want to play at 1k.

 

[Ranger188]

In my 6x47L RL16 shot smaller than H4350 and had more speed (if needed)
at lower pressure than H4350.
Both are the gold standard for it and 103-110g bullets.

 

[kochie]

300 WSM if you want to play at 1k.

i'm sure the 300 WSN is great i just like 6 mm & 6.5 bullets less powder & bang .

 

[kochie]

i'm sure the 300 WSN is great i just like 6 mm & 6.5 bullets less powder & bang .

ok thanks guys for good info more information the better .

 

[bd05320]

If you go the 6X47 route most people shoot H4350 and it does shoot fantastic most of the time. I'm on my 4th 6X47 barrel and if you don't get the accuracy you want shoot some Varget in it. I've had 2 barrels that absolutely been hammers with it. They can be a little finicky over some other cartridges but a little work and they shoot small!

What grain bullet are you shooting with Varget? Im in the process of building a 6x47 and am trying to plan which powder to use but would be handy to try Varget first since i shoot that out of my dasher.

 

[kochie]

What grain bullet are you shooting with Varget? Im in the process of building a 6x47 and am trying to plan which powder to use but would be handy to try Varget first since i shoot that out of my dasher.

haven't shot target yet just coyotes with 95 grain bullet . but going with 103 VT for targets to start then go with a heavier bullet later .

 

[YBPS]

i'm sure the 300 WSN is great i just like 6 mm & 6.5 bullets less powder & bang .

I hear ya. I’d much rather shoot a 6. But if you want a dedicated rig to actually compete at a grand your Gona want a 300wsm and or 284. Look up all the major 1000 yard events. It’s not by chance that the best shooters are shooting .308 or .284 If ya just want to plink 6x47 is awesome. I shot a 25x47 for a few years. Awsome cartridge as well.

 

[wildcatter]

I hear a lot say it can be finicky, but that s not my experience with the 2 I've had. Like others have said, feed it H4350 or Varget It's a tiny hole shooter, The last one I had did great with H4831 as well, Loooong drop tube and sloooow trickle. But the 108's sure liked it!

 

[alf]

I've had a half dozen 6x47 Lapuas, & none have been fussy, generally start & stop with H-4350.

I did find a good load with H-4831 in one of them, as I had a jug & a half laying around.

I always saved my Varget for the Dashers.

 

[Mike Hightower]

What grain bullet are you shooting with Varget? Im in the process of building a 6x47 and am trying to plan which powder to use but would be handy to try Varget first since i shoot that out of my dasher.

I'm shooting 107SMK with excellent accuracy and 108 Berger BT shoot just as good. Honestly neither one out shoots the other. Here's the specs. Brux 1/7.5" 28" 1.250 Varget in Lapua necked down brass forester 6X47 Fl die 33.8gr 107s Seated .20 off. This is a steel play gun for club matches but I feel like I should have put one of my NF COMP scopes on it and shot a 600yd IBS match! I also have a few dasher and this gun shoots right with them. If you need anything shoot me a msg!

 

[Kracken McGraw]

I'm shooting 107SMK with excellent accuracy and 108 Berger BT shoot just as good. Honestly neither one out shoots the other. Here's the specs. Brux 1/7.5" 28" 1.250 Varget in Lapua necked down brass forester 6X47 Fl die 33.8gr 107s Seated .20 off. This is a steel play gun for club matches but I feel like I should have put one of my NF COMP scopes on it and shot a 600yd IBS match! I also have a few dasher and this gun shoots right with them. If you need anything shoot me a msg!

Do you have notes on the muzzle velocity that those 107’s shot best at. Thanks .