My 6x47L experience

[peterf225]

I had a new 6x47L barrel installed on my rem 700 action and I shot a local match yesterday with it. The match is a new match that isn't sanctioned by the NRA. It is called the Field Precision Rifle match. String of fire follows the F-open and FT/R. Difference is rounds must be fed from a mag whether it be blind or detachable, barrels are limited to 26", scope magnification limited to 25x, any caliber up to .35, and must be fired off bipod. I shot the following scores with it: 194-5x 194-4x 195-7x for a total of 583-16x. The load I was using was 38.5 gr of H4350 with a 105 Lapua ignited by a CCI 450. I had a great time with this new barrel. I was very surprised at how well it bucked the wind. Didn't have the wind problems with the 6x47 like I have experienced with my 308.

 

[Klong]

peterf225, Good shooting! What target is shot for this course of fire? Is it the F target or the highpower target. I have a 6x47L and it shoots very well. It is a single shot, so it would not quailfy fot this.

 

[peterf225]

peterf225, Good shooting! What target is shot for this course of fire? Is it the F target or the highpower target. I have a 6x47L and it shoots very well. It is a single shot, so it would not quailfy fot this.

Thanks! We are shooting the F-class targets with 3" x-ring.

 

[Erik Cortina]

What distance?

 

[peterf225]

What distance?

600 yds.

I was using the brass I got from you.

 

[peterf225]

For anyone interested in the rules and course of fire here is the info:

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?55884-F-Class-Field-Precision-Rifle-(FPR)-Match-April-9th&daysprune=75

F-Class Field Precision Rifle (FPR)- The F-Class Field Precision Rifle match is Saturday April 9th. Registration will begin at 7:30 AM and close at 8:00 AM. First rounds down range at 8:30 AM. Cost is $15 and prizes will be awarded by class.

Directions-
http://www.paloaltogunclub.com/directions.htm

If you have any questions, you can PM Ritten or Chaser2020, as we are the Match Directors. Below are the rules:

F-Class Field Precision Rifle (FPR) –
A. A rifle restricted to a bore diameter no larger than .35 caliber.

B. Barrel length is limited to 26” measured from forward edge of recoil lug to crown of barrel.

C. Repeater style actions only ( blind or detachable magazines).

D. Rifle must be fired off a bipod, rigidly attached to the rifles forend or sling. Bipod must be folding leg design commercially manufactured and will be included in rifles overall weight.

E. Sight magnification will be restricted to 25 power maximum. Higher power magnification optics are allowed, but must be kept to no higher than 25x. It will be checked on the line. Maximum weight including all attachments is 16.5 pounds. No minimum power optics will be required, but you will be shooting 600 yards, so keep that in mind.

F. No portion of the rifles butt or pistol grip may rest on the ground or any hard surface. Class A- No rear bags or mono-pods allowed. Must be supported in rear by competitors body e.g. fist bare or gloved and or shoulder. Class B- A rear bag will be allowed for shooting.

G. Muzzlebrakes will be allowed as long as they do not become a nuisance to other shooters.

H. Legal silencers are allowed and will not be included in barrel maximum length.

Course of Fire:
All shooting is done from prone position. Each shooter will fire 3 x 20 round strings at 600yards. A maximum of four sighting shots can be used during the first string (if a competitor is not on target within the sighters they will not be allowed to continue fire. This is a safety issue so everyone should be prepared before the match with the proper come ups.) Second and third strings will allow a maximum of 2 sighting shots. Squadding will be a conventional three relay rotation. All shooters will be required to score and perform pit duties.

600 yards: 4 sighters in 4 minutes time limit on MR-1FC target

1. 20 shots 20 minutes on MR-1FC (MR-1 Conventional)Target 600 yards for record

600 yards: 2 sighters in 2 minutes time limit on MR-1FC target

2. 20 shots 20 minutes on MR-1FC (MR-1 Conventional)Target 600 yards for record

600 yards: 2 sighters in 2 minutes time limit on MR-1FC target

3. 20 shots 20 minutes on MR-1FC (MR-1 Conventional)Target 600 yards for record

4. Aggregate is score of match 1, 2, & 3

 

[Erik Cortina]

What distance?

600 yds.

I was using the brass I got from you.

That explains why you shot so good! ;D

 

[peterf225]

I know huh. That weight sorted brass helped out.