Factory ammo - 6XC, 6BR accuracy

[Borisserge]

Hi guys, I reload for quite a few different calibres currently, but I was looking for a rifle to shoot 1k Bench rest socially, let new people try out as a sport etc and have an accurate cartridge that I can buy off the shelf without reloading for.

Can factory 6xc and 6br (and possibly 6.5x47L) ammunition cut it at this distance without it being a waste of time.
I know the accuracy benefits of reloading for the rifle etc...
I was thinking lapua factory ammo in 6br and 6.5x47, Norma in 6xc.

Many thanks for your insights and experience.

 

[JBT47]

The factory Lapua ammo in 6 BR and 6.5x47 generally shoots ok as far as factory ammo goes. However, I doubt one could be competitive in 1,000 yd BR using it.

 

[swd]

A tuner would go a long way to help factory ammo. For a "just for fun" rifle for friends to play with it might shoot pretty well. It might be moderately competitive for F Class at a mid level, for bench rest not a chance. Without a tuner you would just be at the mercy of what the rifle does or doesn't like.

 

[Frankr]

No, doubt any of it would be.

 

[bullfrog]

The DTAC factory ammo shot crazy good in my 6XC but the vertical was not good at 1000. ES over 10 shots was about 60fps.

 

[Clancy]

All of your pupils require only two small things to shoot tiny groups at any range..... an Instagram and a 6mm Creedmoor.
I have come to this conclusion because everyone I see on Instagram with a 6 Creed can shoot .050 groups off a bipod and at most 6” at 1,000 yards. Bahahahahahahaha.

But seriously, if you can get Lapua’s factory spec reamer and a tuner I don’t see why you couldn’t get a 6.5x47 shooting great at distance for new shooters.

 

[pirate ammo]

All of your pupils require only two small things to shoot tiny groups at any range..... an Instagram and a 6mm Creedmoor.
I have come to this conclusion because everyone I see on Instagram with a 6 Creed can shoot .050 groups off a bipod and at most 6” at 1,000 yards. Bahahahahahahaha.

But seriously, if you can get Lapua’s factory spec reamer and a tuner I don’t see why you couldn’t get a 6.5x47 shooting great at distance for new shooters.

you are now a member of the SCC,,

 

[Clancy]

you are now a member of the SCC,,

I’m actually a founding father of the “He Man Creed Haters Club.”

Not sure I can afford double the dues.

Back on track, back on track.

 

[Borisserge]

Much appreciated for your input guys, I did miss out on purpose "the cartridge which must not be spoken..."
I don't doubt it's validity, but the shop bought on the shelf option is king...and not a 308 also...lol

Our range has a record of inconsistent wind which when kind, we can get down to 3 and 4 inches as a group, but equally when it's unkind (read as 18-21 moa of wind).... you get the idea