Lindcott Armory Rifle · SAAMI
6.5x47mm Lapua
European precision rifle cartridge optimized for 300m and 600m competition.
- Caliber
- 0.2642″ · 6.71 mm
- Introduced
- 2005
- Case
- Rimless
- Primary use
- Competition, Long Range, Tactical
- Status
- Active
- Introduced
- 2005
- Type
- Rifle
- Origin
- Finland
- Inventor
- Lapua / Swiss Shooting Sports Federation
- Manufacturer
- Lapua
- Standard
- SAAMI
- Status
- Active
- Availability
- Common
- Case capacity
- 48 gr H₂O
- Twist (typical)
- 1:8
- Primer
- Small Rifle
- Case type
- Rimless
- Max pressure
- 63,091 psi
- Eff. range
- 1000 yd
- Max range
- 1800 yd
- Recoil
- 6–9 ft·lb
Ballistics
Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Hornady Match ELD-M 147 gr, 2,700 fps, BC 0.357 G7 · 100 yd zero.
| Range | Velocity | Energy | Drop (in) | Drop (MOA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 yd | 2699 | 2378 | -1.5″ | — |
| 100 yd | 2575 | 2163 | 0.0″ | 0.0 |
| 200 yd | 2452 | 1963 | -3.8″ | -1.8 |
| 300 yd | 2333 | 1777 | -13.3″ | -4.2 |
| 400 yd | 2218 | 1605 | -29.2″ | -7.0 |
| 500 yd | 2105 | 1446 | -52.2″ | -10.0 |
| 600 yd | 1995 | 1299 | -83.1″ | -13.2 |
| 700 yd | 1888 | 1164 | -122.7″ | -16.7 |
| 800 yd | 1784 | 1038 | -172.1″ | -20.5 |
Point-mass G7/G1 drag model, standard atmosphere — within ~2% of reference solvers to 1000 yd; real barrels and conditions vary. Open in Ballistic Compare →
Performance
Buy links open 6.5x47mm Lapua ammunition at Rivertown Munitions.
Dimensionscase measurements · scale drawing · size vs familiar rounds
Case dimensions — the scale drawing at the top of the page is built from these.
CIP TDCC · verified| Measure | mm | in | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet ⌀ | 6.71 | 0.264 | ✓ |
| Neck ⌀ | 7.40 | 0.291 | ✓ |
| Shoulder ⌀ | 11.59 | 0.456 | ✓ |
| Shoulder angle | 30° | — | ✓ |
| Base ⌀ | 11.95 | 0.470 | ✓ |
| Rim ⌀ | 12.01 | 0.473 | ✓ |
| Belt ⌀ | n/a | ||
| Rim thickness | 1.37 | 0.054 | ✓ |
| Neck length | 7.69 | 0.303 | ≈ |
| Case length | 47.00 | 1.850 | ✓ |
| Overall length | 71.00 | 2.795 | ✓ |
Size vs familiar rounds
Drawn at true 1:1 — every case is accurate relative to the others. Absolute size depends on your screen's pixel density, so measuring one against a real ruler may be off. 6.5x47mm Lapua is highlighted below.
Factory loads
In production — 31 active loads across 12 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 31 →.
| Brand | Load | Grain | Bullet | FPS | ft·lb | BC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lapua | Scenar-L | 139 | Scenar-L HPBT | 2,870 | 2,542 | 0.290 G7 |
| Hornady | ELD Match | 130 | ELD-M | 2,850 | 2,344 | 0.271 G7 |
| Nosler | Custom Competition HP BT | 130 | HPBT | 2,850 | 2,344 | 0.530 G1 |
| Berger | OTM Hybrid Target | 130 | Hybrid OTM | 2,850 | 2,344 | 0.271 G7 |
| Sellier & Bellot | OTM Match | 130 | OTM | 2,822 | 2,298 | 0.271 G7 |
| Lapua | Scenar-L OTM | 123 | Scenar-L | 2,822 | 2,175 | 0.263 G7 |
| Lapua | FMJ Training | 123 | FMJ | 2,822 | 2,175 | 0.263 G7 |
| Hornady | Precision Hunter ELD-X | 143 | ELD-X | 2,820 | 2,525 | 0.320 G7 |
| Federal | Gold Medal Match | 140 | Sierra MatchKing BTHP | 2,820 | 2,472 | 0.640 G1 |
| Black Hills | Gold | 140 | OTM | 2,820 | 2,472 | 0.315 G7 |
| Norma | Golden Target | 139 | HPBT | 2,820 | 2,454 | 0.614 G1 |
| Berger | Hunting | 140 | VLD Hunting | 2,820 | 2,472 | 0.315 G7 |
| HSM | Competition | 140 | Berger Hybrid | 2,820 | 2,472 | 0.315 G7 |
| Sierra | MatchKing | 142 | HPBT | 2,820 | 2,507 | 0.301 G7 |
| Berger | Target | 140 | Hybrid OTM | 2,820 | 2,472 | 0.315 G7 |
Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.
Suitable powders
2 reloading powders listed for 6.5x47mm Lapua, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →
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Firearms chambered in 6.5x47mm Lapua
3 models in the database chamber 6.5x47mm Lapua. Browse all →
Lineage
Connected reference
History
Developed with the Swiss Shooting Sports Federation for 300m target shooting. Lapua's premium brass is renowned for concentricity and case life, giving it a following among precision handloaders.
FAQs
- What twist rate does 6.5x47mm Lapua use?
- 6.5x47mm Lapua typically uses a 1:8 twist rate.
- What bullet diameter is 6.5x47mm Lapua?
- 6.5x47mm Lapua uses a 0.2642″ (6.71 mm) diameter bullet.
- Is 6.5x47mm Lapua still in production?
- 6.5x47mm Lapua is active; typical availability is common.
- What is 6.5x47mm Lapua used for?
- 6.5x47mm Lapua is primarily used for competition, long range, tactical.
- What are the best powders for 6.5x47mm Lapua?
- Reloading powders commonly listed for 6.5x47mm Lapua include LT-32, AR 2209.
Sources & provenance
Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 31 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →