Tim N wrote:Hi All,
Has anyone had much experience with this one?
Looks interesting but have read that the lapua brass can be fiddly to size etc.
I have enough projects for now but no harm in thinking about it...Accept future cost
Like the idea of a wildcat without fire forming.
There are a few of us in here in S.A. with this caliber, and a couple of 6mm versions kicking around as well. So far I have put down 1350 rounds through my 6.5 SLR. I use it as my short course caliber (300-600m) and it is one of the most accurate and pleasant things to shoot. Have mainly used 140g pills and have just started playing around with the 147 ELD-M. Is has enough case capacity to drive the 147’s easily at 2850 fps with 2209. If I can get them to work I would be comfortable shooting this caliber out to 1000 for score, as on paper you would have a slight edge over a .284 driving 180g hybrids at same velocity.
The thing that attracted me to it was the cost effectiveness of shooting it. Brass can be formed from .308, .243, .260. Good selection of high B.C. bullets, Moderate powder charges 42-43g.
I have been using .243 Lapua cases and apart from having to turn down an external donut after the initial sizing they have held up really well. Still using the original 100 cases and primer pockets are still nice and firm. Next lot of brass I’m thinking of using would be Lapua .260 Rem. It’s not necessary to use the expensive brass as I have seen .243 Win cases in this caliber nail it.
Highly recommend it and it is a real joy to shoot.