I like 6.5x47 Lapua

stubbicatt · July 10, 2013, 08:15 AM

Nothing really important here, but I'm in process of building my F class rifle as funds become available. I received all of my components, including Lapua brass and bullets, Whidden dies, etc. I am very happy.

Photos just don't do the little pipsqueek cartridge justice. I didn't know what to expect, as I hadn't ever actually seen a 6.5x47L in person, but the little powder chamber reminds me a great deal of a 6 BR, with a long neck to hold the bullets.

Nonetheless, it is supposed to kick 123 grain bullets out the muzzle at a respectable 3000 fps.

So I took a few minutes yesterday to find the "zero point" where the bullet ogive is *just* touching the lands, and set my Whidden die to "zero" at that point with a 123 grain bullet. And now I have a dummy round to work from.

As an aside, I am impressed with the Whidden dies. If you have ever used the Redding micrometer seater, you are familiar enough with the concept. At $165 for both sizing and seating die, you get a lot for your money.

Anyways. Just happy, and that's enough.

Woolecox · July 10, 2013, 08:20 AM

That is a great round. Going to build a light bench rest rifle here in the next year or so and it is probably going to be 6.5x47.

allaroundhunter · July 10, 2013, 08:33 AM

Is that a FL sizing die or a neck sizing die included with the 2-die package?

stubbicatt · July 11, 2013, 07:49 AM

Allaroundhunter, the dies come with your choice of a FL sizing die or a FL bushing die. I opted for the FL bushing die. As I understand it the body of the die is cut to dimensions which work well with the PTG reamer used to cut the chamber of my rifle.

This has been a fantastic adventure, and I have met so many really friendly people along the way. It is funny how those who can do don't seem to have as much ego tied up in this sport as those who are struggling...

July 10, 2013, 08:15 AM	#1
stubbicatt Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Posts: 1,707	I like 6.5x47 Lapua Nothing really important here, but I'm in process of building my F class rifle as funds become available. I received all of my components, including Lapua brass and bullets, Whidden dies, etc. I am very happy. Photos just don't do the little pipsqueek cartridge justice. I didn't know what to expect, as I hadn't ever actually seen a 6.5x47L in person, but the little powder chamber reminds me a great deal of a 6 BR, with a long neck to hold the bullets. Nonetheless, it is supposed to kick 123 grain bullets out the muzzle at a respectable 3000 fps. So I took a few minutes yesterday to find the "zero point" where the bullet ogive is just touching the lands, and set my Whidden die to "zero" at that point with a 123 grain bullet. And now I have a dummy round to work from. As an aside, I am impressed with the Whidden dies. If you have ever used the Redding micrometer seater, you are familiar enough with the concept. At $165 for both sizing and seating die, you get a lot for your money. Anyways. Just happy, and that's enough.

July 10, 2013, 08:33 AM	#3
allaroundhunter Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2012 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,670	Re: I like 6.5x47 Lapua Is that a FL sizing die or a neck sizing die included with the 2-die package?

July 10, 2013, 08:20 AM	#2
Woolecox Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 152	That is a great round. Going to build a light bench rest rifle here in the next year or so and it is probably going to be 6.5x47.

July 11, 2013, 07:49 AM	#4
stubbicatt Senior Member Join Date: September 15, 2007 Posts: 1,707	Allaroundhunter, the dies come with your choice of a FL sizing die or a FL bushing die. I opted for the FL bushing die. As I understand it the body of the die is cut to dimensions which work well with the PTG reamer used to cut the chamber of my rifle. This has been a fantastic adventure, and I have met so many really friendly people along the way. It is funny how those who can do don't seem to have as much ego tied up in this sport as those who are struggling...