Go to load for 6.5x47, Varget and 123gr Scenars?

[mao0720]

Is there a go to load for 6.5x47, varget, and 123gr Scenars? Something like the gold standard load for 6BR using 30gr of Varget and a 105-107gr bullet? From all the reading I've done it seems like 37-37.5 gr of Varget in the 6.5x47 is what most people are having good luck with. I have been shooting my 6.5x47 with 37gr Reloder 15 and 123 scenars for quite a while now. The accuracy is fantastic, but Im not impressed with the velocity and I'm seeing a very slight ejector mark. This is with a factory remington 700 action and a Criterion Rem/age barrel. Im also seeing a very large fluctuation in velocity based on ambient temp. Any help you guys could steer my way would be wonderful. Thanks!

 

[boltfluter]

Mao,

I had exactly the same experience as you with RL15. Drives tacks, but will drive you crazy in big temperature swings. I shoot 37.5 gr. of Varget with the 123 A-max. Seems to be a very popular load. Not hot in my rifle, but start at least 10% lower and work up in your rifle.

Paul

www.boltfluting.com

 

[Carolina Hillbilly]

I'm at 36.0 of Varget with the 123 Scenar in a 28" barrel. Lower node for sure, but soft shooting. 3" steel targets at 600 are easy. I use RL17 for higher velocity, but the barrel seems to heat much faster.

You can easily go 3000+ fps with RL17.

 

[fredhorace77]

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[joshb]

Double tag.

 

[avidflyer]

used 40.9 of h4350 25k off for years....was always im the 1's off a bench.

 

[Carolina Hillbilly]

With the 123 Scenar----40.4 of RL17 gives me 3015fps (magnetospeed), 36.0 Varget yields 2890fps in a 28" Bartlein. The OAL for this barrel is 2.560" Both represent a 99-100% full case in Quickload.