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Cartridge comparison

6x47mm Lapua vs 6x47mm SM

6x47mm Lapua and 6x47mm SM are both in the reference; see the full spec comparison below.

ToolOverlay 6x47mm Lapua and 6x47mm SM trajectories with real loads in Ballistic Compare

Side by side

6x47mm Lapua6x47mm SM
TypeRifleRifle
Introduced20052002
Bullet diameter0.2429″0.2461″
Case length1.8504″1.8504″
Max pressure63,091 psi56,565 psi
Recoil8–10.3 ft·lb8.1–8.8 ft·lb
Effective range1000 yd150 yd

Highlighted cells hold the clear edge where both sides have a number. Every figure is a range maximum from the reference; typical loads run lower.

Case profiles, to scale

Drawn to the same scale, so the proportions are true. Physical size varies with your screen.

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