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6mmx47 Lapua as a varmint caliber
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<blockquote data-quote="wildcat" data-source="post: 162294" data-attributes="member: 4557"><p>Chuck, from what I know about the 6x47, it is a good varmint round. However, you will not be able to get the velocity you want with a 70grn bullet. From what I now about the cartridge, you will be able to push the 70grn bullet out of a 26" barrel at around 3150fps. You could probably get 3250 with a 30" pipe. </p><p></p><p>If I were you, I would look at the 243. The 243 will push a 70grn bullet between 3500 to 3600fps out of a 30" pipe. The 243 will also push the 87grn V-Max at around 3300 to 3400fps out of a 30" pipe. The 87grn V-max is an excellent bullet for varmint hunting and it has a BC of .400.</p><p></p><p>Also, Lapua makes excellent 243 brass. The 6x47 is an excellent round, however, I am thinking the 243 will be better for what you want to do. </p><p></p><p>Anyhow, I hope this helped. I am a 6mm guy too. My favorite 6mm is the 6x284, fast and accurate.</p><p></p><p>Wildcat</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="wildcat, post: 162294, member: 4557"] Chuck, from what I know about the 6x47, it is a good varmint round. However, you will not be able to get the velocity you want with a 70grn bullet. From what I now about the cartridge, you will be able to push the 70grn bullet out of a 26" barrel at around 3150fps. You could probably get 3250 with a 30" pipe. If I were you, I would look at the 243. The 243 will push a 70grn bullet between 3500 to 3600fps out of a 30" pipe. The 243 will also push the 87grn V-Max at around 3300 to 3400fps out of a 30" pipe. The 87grn V-max is an excellent bullet for varmint hunting and it has a BC of .400. Also, Lapua makes excellent 243 brass. The 6x47 is an excellent round, however, I am thinking the 243 will be better for what you want to do. Anyhow, I hope this helped. I am a 6mm guy too. My favorite 6mm is the 6x284, fast and accurate. Wildcat [/QUOTE]
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