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    Howa 1500.convert from 308 to 6.5x47 lapua

    Yea, maybe 2 cups. And in response to fist post, the case is a somewhat new design, by Lapua It's a 308 bolt face with a small rifle primer pocket. It's shorter than 308 by 10mm with a long neck and sharp shoulders. With a 130 grn bullet it can get up around 2900-2950 fps It's know to be very...
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    PLEASE HELP!

    Well I am new to the 6.5 world, but my pick is the 6.5x47 Lapua. Long brass life, very light recoil. Very Accurate, and easy on barrels. But that is also a bolt action platform. Wirehair
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    Howa 1500.convert from 308 to 6.5x47 lapua

    I have just sent my howa barrel and action to Pac-Nor. Having it rebarreled and chambered for the fairly new 6.5x47 Lapua. I am having a premium match grade barrel made the action trued and the bolt face matched to chamber face. Will mainly use this rifle for deer , varmints and maybe a few...
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