velocity of 95gr VMax in 6.5x47 Lapua

[ghermitage]

Is any velocity data for the 95gr VMax in 6.5x47 Lapua available?

 

[Hk996]

I loaded some with varget 41.5gr at 2.605" (about .020" off the lands I think) and was getting an average velocity of 3371 fps. I used this for ground squirrels and it worked fine. Shoots super flat too.

 

[P72]

I sometimes shoot the 100 gr Amax using 45 grains of H414 from my 6.5X47 Lapua, shoots really flat and very accurate. Would guess about 3200 plus and did shoot 3 shot group at 200 about .5 inches. Plan to use Varget when it gets warm.

 

[Eric Leonard]

I was getting 3300 from 28 inch bbl

 

[P72]

During the last, hopefully coming to an end, powder shortage I accumulated quite a variety of powders, often buying what was available. This has made me appreciate the 6.5X47 Lapua even more because it works with almost everything I burn in it. Also the availability of the somewhat neglected 6.5, 100 grain Amax bullet has contributed to my 6.5 component stock(s). Lots of almost empty powder bottles.

So far:

100 Amax - 45 H414
100 Amax - 43.5 CFE 223
100 Amax - 38 IMR 8208
100 AMax - 40 Varget

Rem 7 1/2 & CCI 450 primers.
1-8 twist, 26 inch barrel.

The usual and expected advisories or cautions need to be applied - sort of feel your way up to these loads.
No measured velocities but with a 100 yard zero, 2 3/4 MOA up gets me on at 300. I would guess velocites would be 3100 - 3200 plus.
Should I get somewhat of a deal on BenchMark I will try that.

This makes the 6.5X47 Lapua into a varmint rifle approaching the much bigger 6.5-06 that burns over 50 grains of H4350 with the 100 AMax with much more blast and shorter barrel life.