Description
Lapua 6.5×47 unprimed brass has earned its reputation as some of the best precision rifle brass you can feed a bolt gun. It's made by Nammo Lapua in Finland, and for a long stretch Lapua was the only outfit producing this case, which tells you something about how tightly tied this cartridge is to their quality. These cases show up with controlled wall thickness, excellent concentricity, and uniform internal volume, all of which translate directly into lower velocity spreads and tighter groups once you dial in a load.
What Sets the 6.5×47 Lapua Case Apart
The 6.5×47 Lapua runs a small rifle primer pocket, which is part of why the case handles high pressure so well and stays consistent round after round. The base diameter and body taper mirror the .308 Winchester, so these cases work with the same bolt heads and feed cleanly from .308-pattern actions and magazines. That 30-degree shoulder and efficient case design give you strong velocities without beating up your barrel, which is a big reason this cartridge developed such a loyal following in PRS and 600-yard competition.
Case Life You Can Count On With 6.5×47 Lapua Brass
This is where Lapua brass really shines. It comes factory-annealed and hard-drawn for strength, and with good reloading habits it's common to get well past a dozen firings per case. Plenty of handloaders report 20 or more reloads with minimal trimming and tight primer pockets holding the whole way through. A properly set up bushing or honed sizing die will help you avoid overworking the necks and stretch that case life even further.
Dialing In the 6.5×47 Lapua
The long case neck is a handloader's friend. It gives you room to chase the lands as the throat wears without running short on neck to grip the bullet. The cartridge pairs beautifully with powders like H4350, Varget, and Reloader 15, and it's famously forgiving during load development, delivering low ES and excellent accuracy across a wide range of 6.5mm match and hunting bullets. It's also the parent case for several popular wildcats and gets necked down to 6mm regularly, so there's plenty of room to experiment down the road.
Key Specifications
- Caliber: 6.5×47 Lapua
- Bullet Diameter: 6.5mm (.264 in)
- Case Type: Rimless, bottleneck
- Primer Pocket: Small Rifle Primer (SRP)
- Condition: Unprimed, factory-annealed
- Quantity: 100 Per Box
- Manufacturer: Lapua (Nammo Lapua Oy)
- Distributed By: Berger Bullets
- Manufacturer Part Number: 4PH6010C
- UPC: 6418267200608
- Shipping Weight: 2.5 lbs
What’s Included
- 100 Lapua 6.5×47 unprimed rifle brass cases
- Lapua 100-count cardboard case box
Frequently Asked Questions
What primer size does the 6.5×47 Lapua brass use?
The 6.5×47 Lapua case uses a small rifle primer pocket. That small pocket is a big part of why the case handles high pressures so consistently and contributes to the cartridge's reputation for low velocity spreads. Many handloaders run small rifle magnum primers like CCI 450 to get the most from it.
How many times can I reload Lapua 6.5×47 brass?
This brass is known for excellent case life. With good reloading practices it's common to see well beyond a dozen firings per case, and plenty of reloaders report 20 or more. Annealing every few cycles and avoiding overworking the necks with a properly set up sizing die will help you get the most out of each case.
Will 6.5×47 Lapua brass work in a .308-based action and magazine?
Yes. The 6.5×47 Lapua shares the same base diameter and body taper as the .308 Winchester, so it uses the same bolt heads and feeds from .308-pattern actions and magazines. The shorter case also handles long, high-BC 6.5mm bullets without crowding your magazine length.
Can the 6.5×47 Lapua case be necked down for wildcats?
It can. The 6.5×47 Lapua is the parent case for several popular wildcats and is frequently necked down to 6mm. That versatility, combined with the wide selection of 6.5mm and 6mm projectiles available, makes it a favorite for folks who like to tinker with their own chamberings.




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