6.5 X 47 LAPUA

'6.5 x 47 Lapua' (or 6.5 x 47) is a rifle cartridge that was developed specifically for long-range benchrest shooting by ammunition maker Nammo Lapua and rifle manufacturer Swiss Grünig & Elmiger AG in 2005^[1].

Contents

Features

Performance

Muzzle velocity

Notes

See also

External links

Features

The cartridge has many special features including: ^[2]:

★ The cartridge chamber dimensions are optimized for target bullets.

★ High pressure level (4350 bar / 63090 psi) and optimized powder capacity enables high velocity and flat trajectory.

★ Reduced barrel wear compared to 6 mm BR Norma.

★ The 6.5x47 Lapua has a base diameter and overall length similar to the .308 Winchester, allowing it to accept the same bolt heads and fit into similar actions and magazines.

Performance

The 6.5x47 is essentially a European-made equivalent of David Tubb's 6.5 XC.

Muzzle velocity

★ 6.99 g (108 gr) Full Metal Jacket (FMJ): 3,084 ft/s (940 m/s)

★ 7.97 g (123 gr) Full Metal Jacket (FMJ): 2,887 ft/s (880 m/s)

★ 9.00 g (139 gr) Full Metal Jacket (FMJ): 2,690 ft/s (820 m/s)^[3]

Notes

1. 6mmbr.com October 2005 News, Features, and Products
2. Lapua New Products
3. AccurateShooter.com Exclusive Shot Show 2006 Report

See also

★ List of firearms

★ List of rifle cartridges

★ 6 mm caliber

External links

★ First Born: Darrell's 6.5x47 Lapua

★ Lutz Möller's 6.5x47 Page