weejohn Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Started shooting a few crows on sunday now the farmer is due to start lambing shortly. To my delight i managed my furthest crow and rabbit so far. The shot was 450 metres, wasnt much red mist due to the shot dropping an anch low. My last 3 shots also connected with .... 360 metre rabbit Then immediately afterwards 390 metre rabbit and to quickly finish off my last bullet i got a 280 metre crow, no pic of this as there wasnt much to see. I am delighted how the 6x47 lapua is shooting , even with the not so accurate load i am running . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mutley Posted March 27, 2012 Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Good shooting there, whats the spec on the rifle? Atb Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weejohn Posted March 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2012 Its a russ gall creation. Had it just over a year now with only 300 rounds through it. RG RIFLES action with 20moa rail, 26" krieger heavy barrel fluted and bead blasted. 1-8 twist 6x47 lapua macmillan A5 stock ASE S5 mod IOR 6-24x50 with third eye rings Load used is 39.9gr RL17 with 105 A-MAX giving 3180fps and SD of 6 or 7fps. Definately not the lightest @ 17LBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Snipe Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Sweet setup mate. Good shooting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6.5shooter Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Sweet setup mate. Good shooting. +1 Very nice rifle! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted March 28, 2012 Report Share Posted March 28, 2012 Started shooting a few crows on sunday now the farmer is due to start lambing shortly. To my delight i managed my furthest crow and rabbit so far. The shot was 450 metres, wasnt much red mist due to the shot dropping an anch low. My last 3 shots also connected with .... 360 metre rabbit Then immediately afterwards 390 metre rabbit and to quickly finish off my last bullet i got a 280 metre crow, no pic of this as there wasnt much to see. I am delighted how the 6x47 lapua is shooting , even with the not so accurate load i am running . Good shooting mate, I like the stock weejohn, what make is it? Would look nice on my Tikka 595. Tony.......Just noticed the above info on the stock, doh, ahaaaaa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richness Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 Love it! Makes me want to get out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richness Posted March 30, 2012 Report Share Posted March 30, 2012 PS that middle rabbit isn't dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruger_shooter Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Its a russ gall creation. Had it just over a year now with only 300 rounds through it. RG RIFLES action with 20moa rail, 26" krieger heavy barrel fluted and bead blasted. 1-8 twist 6x47 lapua macmillan A5 stock ASE S5 mod IOR 6-24x50 with third eye rings Load used is 39.9gr RL17 with 105 A-MAX giving 3180fps and SD of 6 or 7fps. Definately not the lightest @ 17LBS. Beautiful set up and obviously very effective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent-varminter Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 hey guys. Im just curious as to see how others see the A-max as a hunting bullet ? I would love to try the 75gn A-max through my .223 on rabbits and fox. Great shooting by the way mate and very nice set up. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 silent-varminter, I can vouch for the 75gr A-max, its very accurate and devistating in my 22/250 Ack, rabbits dont survive the impact, not sure how they would perform in a 223, I would think that you would need a fast twist for them....Whats the twist rate of your barrel? Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent-varminter Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 silent-varminter, I can vouch for the 75gr A-max, its very accurate and devistating in my 22/250 Ack, rabbits dont survive the impact, not sure how they would perform in a 223, I would think that you would need a fast twist for them....Whats the twist rate of your barrel? Tony. Hi Tony. Its a 1-9 twist, it shoots 69gn SMK perfectly at the mo, but was just considering something a little heavier and more accurate. craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest richness Posted March 31, 2012 Report Share Posted March 31, 2012 Amax expand like mad. End of. Give them a go and you'll see what i mean Beware the twist issues mentioned above, mind. They generally have a great BC, too. Good luck Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silent-varminter Posted April 1, 2012 Report Share Posted April 1, 2012 Amax expand like mad. End of. Give them a go and you'll see what i mean Beware the twist issues mentioned above, mind. They generally have a great BC, too. Good luck Rich Ive did a bit of research and the 1-9 wist should stabalise the 75gn A-max. Ill buy a box 1st and try develop a round using varget before i buy them in bulk. Ive changed from viht n135 to varget, not had a chance to develop any rounds yet. Ive also changed from 55gn nosler BT to 60gn Hornady V-max, so im basically starting again. Ill put a thread up of my results soon for anyone interested. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldie Posted April 22, 2012 Report Share Posted April 22, 2012 Have you tried 70 gr sierra blitz kings 41.5 gr varget that was my max load. (6x47 lap) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomag Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 I use the 52gr Amax in my .223, works well for range work and rabbits/foxes. Ive not had any movement once theyve hit home. Really nice looking rifle and nice shooting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Snipe Posted May 11, 2012 Report Share Posted May 11, 2012 Big Amax fan myself! I use 123 Amax in my 6.5x47. Hits like no other bullet with high BC as they tend to be LR hunting VLD's ballistic tipped hunting or match bullets and don't expand on small vermin. Amax expands like Vmax and kills cleanly to whatever range you can connect with centre rabbit or forwards. Magpies don't seem to like them either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treacle Trackpad Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Ive did a bit of research and the 1-9 wist should stabalise the 75gn A-max. Ill buy a box 1st and try develop a round using varget before i buy them in bulk. Ive changed from viht n135 to varget, not had a chance to develop any rounds yet. Ive also changed from 55gn nosler BT to 60gn Hornady V-max, so im basically starting again. Ill put a thread up of my results soon for anyone interested. Craig Go with Rem 7.5 br primers too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 Gents, Most folk are aware of what A-max can do. I dont need to remind you all of the problems earlier this year with the law and A-max. They nearly got reclassified. Think before you post please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxing2night Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Very nice indeed Nice write up and good photos,, Thanks for sharing Darrel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-Snipe Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 Gents, Most folk are aware of what A-max can do. I dont need to remind you all of the problems earlier this year with the law and A-max. They nearly got reclassified. Think before you post please. That is a good point Dave. It's just so easy to love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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