6.5x47 data

[silent_varmintor]

hello all,

 

 

Been a while since i posted here but always watching and reading.

 

I am looking for anyone to offer any guidance on data for 6.5x47. I used to use Varget along with 120 Nosler BT which was a great combo. I only have a hand full of these rounds left so need to get organised for new testing.

 

for the weight of the round i am not really fussed and open to suggestions. I know they work very well with weights around the 120 mark but also ready very good accuracy with 130's. I tried Berger when i first tested and could not get them to work so really looking at Sierra or Hornady at those weights.

Powder wise i have read about guys using Vit N140 but again i am open to suggestions.

 

Thanks in advance.

 

Craig

[Brushy]

N150 and 123 scenars is super accurate in mine and both are reasonably priced and available 

[silent_varmintor]

28 minutes ago, Brushy said:

N150 and 123 scenars is super accurate in mine and both are reasonably priced and available 

Correct, i remember now i did also see info on N150. 

How are the Scenarios on expansion ? This is predominantly a hunting rifle.

[Brushy]

6 minutes ago, silent_varmintor said:

Correct, i remember now i did also see info on N150. 

How are the Scenarios on expansion ? This is predominantly a hunting rifle.

Ahh, I’m missed the indications that this was for a hunting rifle! I’ve only used the scenars for target work but probably not recommended for dispatching quarry.

[Scotch_egg]

I use N150 under Hornady ELD-M 130gr bullets. 
 

I have shot a few fallow with this load but have to be honest they are very frangible and cause excessive damage on chest shots. 
 

I would probably look for some more 120gr noslers and just replace the varget with N150. 

[Catch-22]

Find a suitable 120-123gn hunting bullet, chuck somewhere between 36.0gn-39.0gn of N140 behind it, starting low and working up, and you’ll be on to a winner in no time. 👍

[srvet]

We use 100g Barnes TTSX on top of 42.7gr of RS60 which gives 3200fps and works well without excessive meat damage 

[silent_varmintor]

Thanks all for the info on this so far. 
 

seems like Viht N140 or 150 is the way to go and likely I can use 120’s upto 130’s. 
 

didn’t realise Varget and N150 had similar burn rates. 
 

I have had great results with the Nosler 120’s BT. I only head or neck shot roe so I guess anything will suffice. 
 

thanks

Craig 

[17 Rem]

N140 produces better accuracy than 150 in mine. Lots of data on Vihtavuori’s website.

[silent_varmintor]

Hi mate. 
 

 

thanks for the reply. 
 

I went onto their website but can’t see anything for N140 with 130’s. 
 

Am I maybe looking on the wrong place ? 

[Catch-22]

For the 130gn, just use the lower end of the Vhit 123gn load data and slowly work up until you find signs of pressure.

Job done 👍

[Furyan]

I am finding N140 very good in mine with 110grn Non tox copper bullets  (38grn)  and 130 (37.5grn)

But also 36.5grn Rs52 is good with 123grn EldM

 

[silent_varmintor]

8 hours ago, Catch-22 said:

For the 130gn, just use the lower end of the Vhit 123gn load data and slowly work up until you find signs of pressure.

Job done 👍

Spot on pal thanks for that. 

[silent_varmintor]

55 minutes ago, Furyan said:

I am finding N140 very good in mine with 110grn Non tox copper bullets  (38grn)  and 130 (37.5grn)

But also 36.5grn Rs52 is good with 123grn EldM

 

I have noticed on some research on forums, 37.5 seems to be a node with 130’s. 

[Furyan]

Mine 47 seams to like it ,

But i do prefer the 110 grn Lehigh controlled chaos not had a deer or fox take another step with that bullet.

 

[Scotch_egg]

1 minute ago, Furyan said:

Mine 47 seams to like it ,

But i do prefer the 110 grn Lehigh controlled chaos not had a deer or fox take another step with that bullet.

 

110gr 6.5 and it’s called a controlled chaos, I have just taken delivery of a Sako 85 rebarreled by our own @Roninin 6mm creedmoor. 
 

Had I known about this bullet I would have had another 6.5 creedmoor. He just loves it and how consistent it is.

[Furyan]

My Sako 75, 6.5x47 Is of has the Ronin touch

[17 Rem]

On 3/23/2022 at 9:05 AM, silent_varmintor said:

Hi mate. 
 

 

thanks for the reply. 
 

I went onto their website but can’t see anything for N140 with 130’s. 
 

Am I maybe looking on the wrong place ? 

Loads of N140 data for 136, 139 and 140 grain bullets though.

I'm sure you'd work a good and safe load up easily.

[17 Rem]

14 hours ago, Furyan said:

Mine 47 seams to like it ,

But i do prefer the 110 grn Lehigh controlled chaos not had a deer or fox take another step with that bullet.

 

Interesting. Care to share your load data?

EDIT- apologies- just found it above. Still, what sort of jump to the lands have you found they like?

Edited March 24, 2022 by 17 Rem

[Furyan]

I will have to measure them again.

[Furyan]

17Rem

The 110grain controlled chaos are 2.1295 to the lands ,

I  have them at 2.0375.

I am in the process of testing a new British Turned TLR copper Bullet from Yewtree 114 grain .

They certainly look the part As long as they perform ill be happy.

 

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