Swarovski1 Posted July 22, 2016 Report Share Posted July 22, 2016 I will be using h4350 and RS 60 for the 140 amaxs I would like some powder grainage for these loads Oal touching is 2.768.i will try them at 2.758 at 10 thousandths off to start with.barrel is just over 27 inches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBoy69 Posted July 23, 2016 Report Share Posted July 23, 2016 A load using RS60 and the 140 A-Max is on Reload Swiss' official website. The charge varies from a minimum of 34.0 to a maximum of 39.0 grains. http://www.reload-swiss.com/ Hodgdon doesn't list the 6.5x47L, but their 6.5 Creedmore loads with H4350 would be a good starting point (36-40 grains). Well with a few grains reduction of course to account for the differing case volumes, the 47 being less voluminous by about 5.5 grains (10% less), so 34-38 grains load level. Going by Berger's book, which a lot seems to have been developed using Quickload anyway, they list 34.5 and 38.3 grains for their 140 gr bullets with H4350. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted July 24, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2016 Breaking the barrel in and trying a few test loads proved really good.tried viht max load with n540 behind 123gr amax.slight ejector mark.used them to get me on the target. Tried 39grs of h4350 behind 140gr amax Tried 39.6grs of h4350 behind 140 amax 39.8 " " " " " " " " " "" " " 40gr No pressure signs.the 40gr load were doing 2800fps plus Tried 39grs of RS60.that too shot well.they were doing around 2820fps. I knew the velocities would be around that.its quite impressive little cartridge. 12grs less powder than my 6.5 06 for the same ish fps.it wasn't my best day on the trigger but i think none of the groups were over half inch and had several cloverleaf/ragged hole type groups.barrel is pacnor at just over 27 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RPA 6mm BR Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I shot this 5 shot group at 100 yards yesterday at a range day with my custom 6.5x47 from a bipod. I did try 140 Berger VLD Hunting and they shoot pretty well but this rifle absolutely loves 120g Nosler Ballistic tips, 39g Viht N540,CCI BR4 primer 20 thou off of the lands and it chrono's at 3060fps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I shot this 5 shot group at 100 yards yesterday at a range day with my custom 6.5x47 from a bipod. I did try 140 Berger VLD Hunting and they shoot pretty well but this rifle absolutely loves 120g Nosler Ballistic tips, 39g Viht N540,CCI BR4 primer 20 thou off of the lands and it chrono's at 3060fpsnice shooting ian.i had one group like that myself.only a 3 shot group though.after load test I adjusted windage and elevation and drilled them pretty much in same hole.that was with 39grs of RS60 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 I will use an ear bag next time I test the ammo to see if it gives me the edge.i just used a sock with sand in. Was shooting off the roof of my truck as usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Ear bag, turn it in Neil your be shooting f class next Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Ark at the man who attaches a sandbag to his rifle so it's ok.he will try anything to beat me.sandbags are not practical rifle shooting Paul ???? .his 260 barrel is about 7 foot long so he is closer to the 1000yd targets ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted July 25, 2016 Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 That's a tab gear rear bag used extensively for tactical matches in the US so it's legal tender, and how's the old boys walking stick you stole the rubber foot off doing? Is he Still getting round the village ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarovski1 Posted July 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2016 Yeah the Oldman is managing ok.there must be some ruling in pr about barrel length.i think it's 5 foot max lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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