22x47 Lapuas, where are they hiding?

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Seen a lot of pics of 6x47 Lapua, but have never even seen a round from a 22x47 L.

Does anyone do this? I'm thinking I may have a second barrel made for the 6.5, and I want a 22 something.

Might could do a 22-250, not interested at all in the AI, but I'd really like a 22x47.

Anyone?
 
If I didn't already have a 22-243 win I would probably do one! Now that Lapua makes brass for the 22-250 there's not much of a difference between the 22x47L and the 22-250! I guess that is if the 22-250 brass is as good as the 47L brass
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I've just recently had one built. I'm liking what I've seen so far.

My gunsmith and his best friend have been shooting the 22x47 for at least 8 years and have killed tons of coyotes. Their recipe utilizes 80 grain class bullets.
 
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Just to cut to the chase, build a 6x47L. Slow twist it if you want to run light bullets. It's a straight forward improved, but factory case. You have better bullets and a bit longer barrel life. Just what I have experienced. Plus dies are readily available. It just makes more sense.
 
I just wrestled this dilemma, albeit in Creedmoor based as opposed to x47....and the 6mm makes more sens in absolutely no way, shape or form.
 
Well, I've got several 6mm rifles. I just thought I'd add a 22 cal to the mix. Plain old 22-250 is definitely easiest.

I don't see the 22 outperforming the 6mm, but anything is possible. I guess it depends on what type of performance we are talking about.

I do like the idea of factory ammo being available in the event of an "emergency."
 
My two hunting buddies and I just built hotrod 22's. Two of us built 22 creedmoors and one built a 22x47L. One of the creeds has the 75 amax running 3540 and shooting in the .2"s.
 
It may not be for everyone but when I want to build something I look for brass availability/brand!!
The 22/6mmx47L will do everything the creed will with less powder and a 1000 times better brass... JMO
 
Originally Posted By: liliysdadThe brass issue is soon to be a non issue with Lapua small primer Creedmoor brass.

Some don't wish to wait another year...or two.
 
I have a .22x47 Lapua barrel on one of my predator rifles. Plenty of accuracy and velocity to get the job done in the open country I hunt. I recently chambered up another barrel for that rifle specifically for a suppressor and like that setup so much that I doubt the .22x47 barrel will get put back on. It's a very capable cartridge.
 
What's your reamer spec'd at BangPop? I know I'll have to turn the necks, just wondering if it's worth making multiple passes and going with a tight neck.

I'd prefer just to have a no turn and give them a cleanup cut after the first firing.
 
Originally Posted By: liliysdadI have been around at least one Tom Ross gun...seems like very good work for sure.

Come by and look it over or call him up.
 
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