6.5-47 Lapua

[Joel Russo]

Getting ready for the NALRSA finals in TX, 11-14 Jan, and I figured I better pull the trigger a bit. I loaded up a new batch of Lapua brass and shot this group this morning. Going to hang some steel on the farm, and shoot the next two weeks.

 

[Warbird2006]

I actually like you are hitting the center of the target. Not like 95% of the shooters having the groups 3" off the bull eye.

 

[Canhunter35]

Very nice!
What rings are on ur rifle? you have a nice fit to the barrel.

 

[Joel Russo]

Thanks guys.
This rifle has Badger steel rings. Not looking to save any weight as I'm allowed 20 lbs in the NALRSA matches.
I leave the scope in the rings, and take it off the rail when I travel. I slapped it on the rail, then shot. Talk about "return to zero"...

 

[dibbs]

Nice looking rifle, great group, good luck at the finals.

 

[Dialing Long Distance]

That is an awesome looking rifle. Beautiful stock. I like the contrast of the Matt black finish on the metal with the gloss on the wood. Excellent shooting also by the way. Good luck at the match

 

[Predator 22]

That stock is a work of art Joel. Absolutely beautiful!

 

[Clucknmoan]

I can not wait to get my Curtis Custom up and running. Impatiently waiting for a reamer.

 

[Joel Russo]

That is an awesome looking rifle. Beautiful stock. I like the contrast of the Matt black finish on the metal with the gloss on the wood. Excellent shooting also by the way. Good luck at the match

Thank you.
I made the stock years ago to shoot PRS, but never made the scene. When we started making actions, I re-inletted and bedded the stock for our Axiom. Chambered a 6.5-47 Lapua and never looked back.
This rifle is scary accurate. 10 shots at 100 yds, wore out the center of that orange steel plate at 500 yards. First shot was high left, corrected then put 10 shots in the middle of it. I have no excuses!

 

[Clucknmoan]

Good looking target and for for sure. What barrel is on there Joel? Will you be in Vegas the end of Jan??

 

[Joel Russo]

That's a Muller barrel. Dan did a special land/groove for a few of our barrels.
Yes, I will be at SHOT.

 

[Clucknmoan]

That's a Muller barrel. Dan did a special land/groove for a few of our barrels.
Yes, I will be at SHOT.

Roger that. Will come see you.

 

[Joel Russo]

Roger that. Will come see you.[/QUOTE]

I'll be in the MPA, Masterpiece Arms booth.

 

[Mike 338]

You can't blame the gun entirely for shooting like that. The shooter deserves a hearty pat on the back.