What twist rate does 6x47mm Lapua use?

6x47mm Lapua typically uses a 1:8 twist rate.

What bullet diameter is 6x47mm Lapua?

6x47mm Lapua uses a 0.2429″ (6.17 mm) diameter bullet.

Is 6x47mm Lapua still in production?

6x47mm Lapua is active; typical availability is specialty.

What is 6x47mm Lapua used for?

6x47mm Lapua is primarily used for target_shooting, precision_rifle_competition.

What is 6x47mm Lapua based on?

6x47mm Lapua is derived from the 6.5x47mm Lapua case.

What are the best powders for 6x47mm Lapua?

Reloading powders commonly listed for 6x47mm Lapua include N135, LT-32.

Rifle · CIP

6x47mm Lapua

6x47 Lapua6mm x 47 Lapua

The 6x47mm Lapua is a precision target cartridge created by necking down the 6.5x47mm Lapua case to accept 6mm (.243") bullets.

Caliber: 0.2429″ · 6.17 mm
Introduced: 2005
Case: Rimless
Parent: 6.5x47mm Lapua
Primary use: target_shooting, precision_rifle_competition
Status: Active

Velocity2,950–3,100 fps

Energy2,032–2,445 ft·lb

Typical grains95 · 105 · 108 gr

Identity

Introduced: 2005
Type: Rifle
Origin: Finland
Inventor: Lapua
Manufacturer: Lapua
Standard: CIP
Status: Active
Availability: Specialty

Build

Case capacity: 48 gr H₂O
Twist (typical): 1:8
Primer: Small Rifle
Case type: Rimless

Pressure & range

Max pressure: 60,191 psi
Eff. range: 1000 yd
Recoil: 5–8 ft·lb

Ballistics

Real trajectory computed from a representative load — Hornady ELD Match 108 gr, 3,000 fps, BC 0.276 G7 · 100 yd zero.

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Range	Velocity	Energy	Drop (in)	Drop (MOA)
0 yd	2999	2157	-1.5″	—
100 yd	2830	1920	-0.1″	-0.1
200 yd	2664	1702	-3.0″	-1.5
300 yd	2504	1504	-10.9″	-3.5
400 yd	2349	1323	-24.3″	-5.8
500 yd	2199	1160	-44.0″	-8.4
600 yd	2055	1013	-70.9″	-11.3
700 yd	1915	880	-106.0″	-14.5
800 yd	1780	759	-150.7″	-18.0

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

Best for HuntingLapua Naturalis 105gr105 gr · Naturalis · 2,887 fpsBuy now →

Best for TargetHornady ELD Match108 gr · ELD-M · 3,000 fps · BC 0.276 G7Buy now →

Buy links open 6x47mm 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 · approximate

Measure	mm	in	✓
Bullet ⌀	6.17	0.243	✓
Neck ⌀	6.93	0.273	~
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	7.29	0.287	≈
Case length	47.00	1.850	✓
Overall length	71.12	2.800	~

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. 6x47mm Lapua is highlighted below.

Factory loads

In production — 20 active loads across 14 brands. Top 15 shown · see all 20 →.

Brand	Load	Grain	Bullet	FPS	ft·lb	BC
Berger	OTM Hybrid Target	105	Hybrid OTM	3,051	2,170	0.272 G7
Hornady	ELD Match	108	ELD-M	3,000	2,158	0.276 G7
ADI/Thales	Match OTM 105gr	105	OTM	2,887	1,943	0.272 G7
RUAG Ammotec	Swiss P HPBT 105gr	105	HPBT	2,887	1,943	0.527 G1
Berger	HPBT Match 105gr	105	HPBT	2,887	1,943	0.527 G1
HSM	Trophy Gold 105gr	105	OTM	2,887	1,943	0.272 G7
Norma	Diamond Line Match 105gr	105	Diamond OTM	2,887	1,943	0.272 G7
Lapua	Scenar-L OTM	105	Scenar-L	3,051	2,170	—
Sellier & Bellot	FMJ 95gr	95	FMJ	2,950	1,835	—
Buffalo Arms	Custom	108	Hollow Point Boat Tail	2,900	2,016	—
Lapua	Scenar	105	Hollow Point BT	2,900	1,960	—
Norma	Classic	108	Hollow Point Boat Tail	2,900	2,016	—
PPU	Standard	108	Hollow Point Boat Tail	2,900	2,016	—
Wolf	FMJ	108	Hollow Point Boat Tail	2,900	2,016	—
Sellier & Bellot	SP	108	Hollow Point Boat Tail	2,900	2,016	—

Velocities are manufacturer-stated (test-barrel). Discontinued loads dimmed.

Suitable powders

2 reloading powders listed for 6x47mm Lapua, fastest to slowest. Cross-reference in the finder →

N135 LT-32

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Lineage

Immediate parent

6.5x47mm Lapua

Family TreeOpen 6x47mm Lapua in the interactive cartridge family tree↗

Connected reference

Loads20 factory loads for 6x47mm Lapua↗Reloading2 suitable powders — cross-reference↗FirearmsFirearms in 6x47mm Lapua↗ToolCompare ballistics↗

History

Lapua developed the 6.5x47mm Lapua in 2005, and the necked-down 6x47mm variant followed as precision shooters explored the case capacity. The cartridge gained significant traction in European precision rifle competition, particularly F-Class and PRS-style events. It occupies a sweet spot in the 6mm cartridge spectrum: more efficient than the 6mm Creedmoor, more manageable than the 6mm Norma BR, and purpose-built for long, high-BC bullets.

FAQs

What twist rate does 6x47mm Lapua use?: 6x47mm Lapua typically uses a 1:8 twist rate.
What bullet diameter is 6x47mm Lapua?: 6x47mm Lapua uses a 0.2429″ (6.17 mm) diameter bullet.
Is 6x47mm Lapua still in production?: 6x47mm Lapua is active; typical availability is specialty.
What is 6x47mm Lapua used for?: 6x47mm Lapua is primarily used for target_shooting, precision_rifle_competition.
What is 6x47mm Lapua based on?: 6x47mm Lapua is derived from the 6.5x47mm Lapua case.
What are the best powders for 6x47mm Lapua?: Reloading powders commonly listed for 6x47mm Lapua include N135, LT-32.

Sources & provenance

Data & sources. Specs compiled from the Lindcott Armory reference; availability counted from 20 live factory loads; the trajectory is modeled (point-mass), not measured. See methodology. Spotted an error? Report it →