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
Introduced by Lapua
Ballistics
Published velocity/energy data isn't available for 6.5x47mm Lapua.
Performance
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
Being verified
Advertised FPS, energy, and BC are withheld until loads clear verification.
Suitable powders
10 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
4 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 Vihtavuori N133, N135, N550, N555, among 10 suitable options.
Sources & provenance
- Standard C.I.P. — C.I.P. TDCC — Tables of Dimensions of Cartridges and Chambers
- Manufacturer Lapua — 6.5×47 Lapua / 7.8 g (120 gr) Scenar-L (product 4316017) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Lapua — 6.5×47 Lapua / 8.0 g (123 gr) Scenar (product 4316011) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Lapua — 6.5×47 Lapua / 8.8 g (136 gr) Scenar-L (product 4316016) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
- Manufacturer Lapua — 6.5×47 Lapua / 9.0 g (139 gr) Scenar (product 4316012) · grain_ballistics, representative_gun archived
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 →