6.5 x 47 lapua specification

[Matty]

Hi there
I am looking at having a 6.5 x 47 lapua chambered
Has anyone got any information on if neck turning is required?
Any information on improving the cartridge ?

[Brad Y]

Neck turning depends on the specs of your gunsmiths reamer- discuss if it will need turning with him.

As for improving it- you can either get it rechambered to 260AI or 6.5x284 if you want more velocity. There is nothing to be gained trying to improve the 6.5x47L. Its a great caliber but like anything there is no replacement for displacement if you try to push hard.

[Matty]

Hi brad,
My gunsmith hasn't got a reamer yet. He will buy a reamer to cater for myself.

Is there any benefit in neck turning to cases?

[Brad Y]

It depends on what your willing to do and how anal you are. No turn neck chambers are fine I think as there are other parts of reloading that are more crucial to successful F class accuracy. But there are people who like to turn so they can run a certain neck clearance or clear up any thick parts of the case neck. After doing it for years with different cals, I dont neck turn anymore on my 6BR or 284 shehane.