The lapua 77 grain scenar provides longrange windbucking ability for the 300 yard. I would put them on a par with bergers but they are almost half the price. Sep 21, 20 employing radar, lapua has logged actual observed trajectories with a variety of bullet and cartridge types. Lapua scenar hollow point boat tail bullets have given superb results at long ranges and benchrest shooting.
Hi do you guys think lapua scenar projectiles can be used as a hunting projectile from rabbits, to hogs and goats maybe even donkeys i am specifically thinking of the 123 scenar in my 6. Weight, type, bullet name, ballistic coefficient bc g1, ballistic coefficient bc g7. The product of this prcess is the line of scenarl bullets. Quality is excellent and this price is easily the best available in the uk. Lapua has a long history of excellence pertaining to ammunition, tools, and accessories and, because of that, has become a highly trusted choice.
Expansion characteristics of the lapua scenar, 155 gr. We confirmed that 42 grains of h4350 is the optimal load for our rifles. Weve now tested a couple hundred lapua scenar 105s and we are very impressed with this bullet. In magnum and short magnum chamberings, the 220grainers should prove very effective in long range comps. We saw similar results across two different rifles using different lots of powder. Lapua scenar bullets are extremely popular with longrange shooters and have a proven record of extreme accuracy.
The scenars accuracy and unrivaled consistency has made them the natural choice for the serious competitor. Lapuas recordbreaking line of scenar target bullets were first introduced in the mid1980s, and immediately made a name for themselves. Lapuas scenarl bullet is the result of decades of experience and state of the art manufacturing capabilities. Youll find this new data incorporated into lapuas product description tables for these. Two of them are g7s and the one listed as 123 scenar cd doesnt show a bc. While we were hoping for an optimal load at 3000 fps, we noticed the slightest amount of bolt stickiness at that. We at lapua have never been content to rest on our laurels. Scenars are all hollow point boat tail match type bullets and our testing has shown excellent weight uniformity. The scenars have a better bc and were designed to be loaded at mag length like the smks. As with other brands, lapua bullets are manufactured in various calibers, grains, and diameters. I like the 550 series for 175 grain bullets in gas guns, the 150 series for 175 grain bullets in bolt guns, and the 160560 series for heavy bullets in 22 cal and 30 cal in bolt rifles. Impact velocity was 2approximately 2650fps, a slow killing pin hole wound. On this list you find all lapua bullets and brass in weightcaliber order for both rifle and handgun. May 02, 2001 i just bought a bunch of these after giving them an initial try in my rifle.
This match ammo is loaded with new lapua brass, hodgdon h4350 extreme powder, and federal 210m match primer. Ah yes, its easy to forget that sierra uses velocitydependent g1 bc s. Ive used 64 pounds each,of n150, n550, n160 and n560 powder since 2001. The lapua scenar bullets are the first choice for superior accuracy. Berger is accused of inflating bcs, sierra has a reputation for being spoton, but i havent heard about lapua. The scenar is an open tip match bullet with a boat tail design, perfect for competetive shooting in. They are excellent target bullets, but i cant see using them for game if they werent intended for it.
I just bought a bunch of these after giving them an initial try in my rifle. Lapua scenar bullets are designed for long range and bench rest shooting, these bullets were used to set a world record perfect score in the 300 meter moscow championship match. Lapua scenar hollow point boat tail bullets have given suberb results at long ranges and benchrest shooting. Ballistic coefficient daily bulletin accurate shooter bulletin. Employing radar, lapua has logged actual observed trajectories with a variety of bullet and cartridge types. My bet is that the scenar is similar in performance. I think you will get a slightly better bc due to increased bbl length and a slower twist than my 24 11. Important cartridge qualities such as reliable and timely ignition, optimal muzzle velocity and excellent ballistic properties are the result. Lapua bullets for rifles lapua scenar rifle bullets at. Lapua scenarl match bullets are extremely consistent in weight and base to ogive length. The top quality and accuracy that are characteristic to all lapua ammunition is achieved with precise combining of the cartridge components. Lapua scenars as a hunting projectile pros and cons please. I gave it up because its terminal performance sucks.
Designed for long range and benchrest shooting, scenar bullets were used to set a world record. Lapua scenar bullets for handloaders and reloading match. Ill bet those 185s would really shine in a 3006 or. Ive tried varget and re15 to near compressed load levels and cant seem to. Theres just so many higher bc bullets out there at better pricing. Lapua scenar 155 grain for 308 long range hunting forum. Now i have seen that if you want tot test a bullet, do it on a hog. Modern action, lapua brass, projectile seated into neck only not taking up any powder space the animals on the list will be weight range of 10 lbs to 400. You will be saving pain and suffering for the animal as well as school fees for a lost one. The scenar bullets have the ibs world record in 600 yard heavy gun 5shot group 0. The scenar is an open tip match bullet with a boat tail design, perfect for competetive shooting in a multitude of events. Lapua bullets are practically handmade our scenar match bullet represents the very high end of its class.
Lapua has combined both our experience and their state of the art manufacturing capabilities to further refine the tolerances on their match winning scenar bullet. Lapua, or more officially nammo lapua oy and nammo schonebeck, is part of. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. Lapua releases doppler radar data for lapua scenarl bullets. And lapua has just released updated radar data for scenarl bullets used with 6. Loaded with more aerodynamic verylowdrag bullets such as the traditionally lead cored 19. In 1990, the scenar was used in moscow to set a new world record in 300 meter issf competition, points 600 out of a possible 600. Lapua bullets and vihtavuori powder the optics talk forums. So, we may be hardpressed to extract the drag vs velocity curves from the data to compare. However, unlike much of the competition, these bullets are hard to match because of their quality and workmanship. Has there been any ballistic jell tests using the 6977gr. At 100 yards, it has produced 3shot groups in the ones and twos 0. These bullets deliver superb performance at long ranges and benchrest shooting.
On this list you find all lapua bullets and brass in weightcaliber order for both rifle and. Along with a new 155gr palma bullet gb 552, lapua will offer a 175gr scenar l gb 550, plus a 220gr heavyweight scenar l gb 551. The scenarl has the refined qualities of the original scenar bullet with higher standards of jacket wall concentricity, weight variation and dimensional uniformity. Lapua s components are known by reloaders all over the world. Bullet diameter, product code, weight, type, bullet name, ballistic coefficient bc g1. Hunting with lapua scenar bullets with the cost of game being what it is i would rather use designed hunting bullets than target bullets. It is now possible to select a box of ammo from a store shelf, enter the eley lot number, and instantly see the performance of the. It has a superb track record at midrange and long range rifle matches and bench rest shooting at an international level. I have used lapua bullets and brass for a very long time. Hunting with lapua scenar bullets gunsite south africa. Factory testing has resulted in 10shot groups that averaged 50mm at 300 meters.
The lapua scenar hollow point boat tail bullet provides low drag and a superb ballistic coefficient. Lapua centerx ammunition 22 long rifle 40 grain lead round nose our price. Lapua scenar bullets for hand loaders flat rate shipping holder of the still unbeaten, still unmatched world record perfect score of 600 points out of 600 points in uit competition, the lapua scenar bullet is an extreme accuracy bullet at an affordable eabco price. Displaying 1 to 15 of 15 products lapua scenarl bullets 30 caliber 220 grain jacketed hollow point boat tail. Ive had good success with 77gr smks from a 18 ar but have a chance to buy 600 lapua 77gr scenars at a great price. Lapua scenar hollow point boat tail bullets have given suberb results at long ranges and bench rest shooting. One is getting 2624 feetsecond and the other is getting 2787 feetsecond with the same bullet incidentally both the 6.