walkabout Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Does anybody shoot this calibre in the UK? If so, are the Ruag cases available? And what dies would you recommend? I was going 6-6.5x47, but thought it might be different! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 i shoot a 6x47 which is near as damn it to the swiss match in 6mm the real answers will come from vince [gun pimp] he uses one at diggle in short range matches-although i think he has moved it on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Does anybody shoot this calibre in the UK? If so, are the Ruag cases available? And what dies would you recommend? I was going 6-6.5x47, but thought it might be different! Thanks Yes - shot it for about six years. I used genuine Swiss Match brass initially but I would strongly recommend using Lapua 6.5x47 brass - one pass through the full-length Swiss Match body die and you have a Swiss Match case - with small primer pocket. The small primer case takes the pressure so much better and enables far greater m/v. I got my full length body die from the Huntingtons (Google 'em) and use a Wilson 6BR hand-die to neck-size (mine's a tight neck) and a Wilson 6BR seater. Personally, I'd go 6-6.5x47 - dies off the shelf, marginally more case capacity, same brass. The neck is still plenty long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkabout Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks Guys The Gun Pimp: When you say the 6-6.5x47 dies are off the shelf, by whom? I have done a bit of research but still a little confused! What die would I need to get down to 6mm, and would I then just use a standard 6x47 die set after that like Redding or Forster? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchi Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 I still shoot a 6x47 Swiss Match and have an ample stock of new RUAG cases to last before the barrel heads South. As Vince described, resizing 6.5x47 Lapua cases to 6x47 Swiss Match is fairly easy. Walkabout, if you have been offered a used Swiss Match, the dies will probably come with the rifle. If not, they can still be obtained. 6(-6.5)x47 Lapua dies are offered by most of the manufacturers, so if its going to be a new project, I would also recommend the 6-6.5x47 Lapua for ease of supply of reloading gear and components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks Guys The Gun Pimp: When you say the 6-6.5x47 dies are off the shelf, by whom? I have done a bit of research but still a little confused! What die would I need to get down to 6mm, and would I then just use a standard 6x47 die set after that like Redding or Forster? Sorry, Forster make a 6-5.5x47 die set and, they don't come much better than Forster. Hannam's stock them. Just run a 6.5x47 Lapua case through the Forster 6-6.5x47 body die - with a bit of sizing wax on it - and you have a 6x47 case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkabout Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 The Gun Pimp: I have looked on the Forster Site, and I cannot see the dies? They have 6x47 (U04180 & BBK2251) but no 6-6.5x47 or is it the 6x47 that I would need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 The Gun Pimp: I have looked on the Forster Site, and I cannot see the dies? They have 6x47 (U04180 & BBK2251) but no 6-6.5x47 or is it the 6x47 that I would need? Forster part no. on box is U00036 Lapua 6x47. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkabout Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks Gun Pimp Time to start putting a list together! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Forster part no. on box is U00036 Lapua 6x47. The set i have for 6x47- ULTRA DIE SET -U04180 this has the micrometer seating die-vince ordered these for me- hes getting on a bit you know! i use CCI magnum primers these gave me better ES and tighter grouping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 theres a set of 6x47 dies for sale now on the sales section be quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 The set i have for 6x47- ULTRA DIE SET -U04180 this has the micrometer seating die-vince ordered these for me- hes getting on a bit you know! i use CCI magnum primers these gave me better ES and tighter grouping. Sorry for any confusion - mine aren't the micrometre seater type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forbie Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 A complete gun you may be interested in along with dies http://www.rgrifles.com/page12/page12.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkabout Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks forbie, Nice rifle, but I have changed my mind, talking to a few people! I'm going to build a 6-6.5x47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garyw Posted May 23, 2013 Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 A complete gun you may be interested in along with dies http://www.rgrifles.com/page12/page12.html that sold ages ago.Russ needs a wake up call. Thanks forbie, Nice rifle, but I have changed my mind, talking to a few people! I'm going to build a 6-6.5x47 the dies you need are in one of my previous posts .Hannams stock them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkabout Posted May 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thanks garyw I have ordered them from Tim at Hannams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soggy biscuit Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Is it still possible to get hold of 6x47 sm brass ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gun Pimp Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Don't see why not but RUAG were pretty unhelpful when I tried to get some in the UK. Eventually got them from Germany if I remember correctly - but had to buy 1000. But why use RUAG Swiss Match when the 6.5x47 Lapua makes a superior case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchi Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Is it still possible to get hold of 6x47 sm brass ? I still have some brand new 6x47 Swiss Match RUAG cases. PM me if you would like some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soggy biscuit Posted September 23, 2017 Report Share Posted September 23, 2017 Pm sent bianchi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bianchi Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Pm sent bianchi You have a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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