Thread: Seriously underrated 6.5x47 Lapua

Originally Posted by Tussock

This is why I asked what powder. N560 for >2800 with 140s in x55

RL16 is your pick for 6.5x47? This may be why the gods incinerated my 2209 stockpile. Sounds like your RL16 load leaves my old 2209 load for dead and solves the spread problem.

Interesting.. Ive never ventured into that powder.

Yes RL16 has proven itself so far and I have 200 rounds loaded for long range trials this week. I have 5 shot strings down to sub 5fps max spreads and will max out on velocity at about 3080fps with 130gr TMKs with no pressure signs like the 2209 shows at about 42gr.
The biggest problem with RL16 is its limited by its bulk in the small case. A powder of the same burn rate of RL16 but of smaller granules like 2208 or 2209 would probably exceed 3200fps.. I wonder is such a powder exists?
RL16 is also quite dirty leaving barrels black and sooty but I read if you run it hotter it will clean up.