loads for a 6.5 x 47 Lapua

[bobinpa]

I am looking for some loads to start with. I have no printed info on this cartridge so if any of you guys can help I would appreciate it. Does anyone have a manual on this cartridge yet?
I would like to see starting and max loads for:
RL15
H4350
Varget
Just for starters........

I really appreciate the help.
Bob

 

[billmo]

Bob, I have a new VV manual. What weight bullets are you wanting to look at? Sorry, But I don't have anything on the powders you listed. Go to 6mmHOT.com and scroll down past the 6mm X 47 on the page until you see the info that Robert Whitley has on that web-site. Should get you something to work with. Bill

 

[bobinpa]

Thanks Billmo. I took a look at it. I am using the 120 gr SMKs, which seem to be more popular than the 123 gr SMKs. However, I don't know why since the 123gr have a higher BC..... maybe it is only because they are newer. What are your thoughts?

 

[billmo]

Maybe Bob. You never can tell about a marketing whim. Bill

 

[jb1000br]

123 Scenar: 38.2 R15 = 2960fps.

130 Berger VLD: 41gn H4350 = 2850fps

130 Berger VLD: 41gn Norma URP = 2870fps

140 Berger VLD: 40.5 H4350 = 2775fps

These aren't necessarily max loads, but without pressure testing etc...well, ya know...

...from my 25" Kreiger 8.5tw.

HTH,
JB