The 338 lapua was developed back in 1983 but it wasnt until the later 1990s that it gained in popularity and started to become more widely used. Lapua bullets are practically handmade our scenar match bullet represents the very high end of its class. While we were hoping for an optimal load at 3000 fps, we noticed the slightest amount of bolt stickiness at that. The boat tail base provides an outstanding ballistic coefficient. Expansion characteristics of the lapua scenar, 155 gr. Gunbroker is the largest seller of rifle ammunition ammunition all.
Sep 21, 20 employing radar, lapua has logged actual observed trajectories with a variety of bullet and cartridge types. Over the years i have become a fan of this cartridge based off of its history. Over the years i have become a fan of this cartridge based off. The lapua 77 grain scenar provides longrange wind bucking. It has been an excellent long range competition cartridge with excellent 6. As a side note, i am driving the 69gr scenars to about 2848 fps with 23gr of vhitavouri n5. Lapua scenar 155 grain for 308 long range hunting forum. It was used in the war in afghanistan and the iraq war. From a modest and practical beginning, lapua has grown into one of the most respected brands in the industry. We at lapua have never been content to rest on our laurels. Ive tried varget and re15 to near compressed load levels and cant seem to. As a result of this, it became more widely available. Lapua releases doppler radar data for lapua scenarl bullets. Weight, type, bullet name, ballistic coefficient bc g1, ballistic coefficient bc g7.
Lapuas components are known by reloaders all over the world. Youll find this new data incorporated into lapuas product description tables for these. Ill bet those 185s would really shine in a 3006 or. So on purely ballistic factors, there is no benefit from trading up from lapua s 123gn scenar to a heavier bullet in that product range, hardly any in switching to the gn berger vld 4% wind effect reduction, but there are good arguments for adopting a top performing 140gn vld or the new hybrid, the latter calculated to reduce the effect of. Lapua centerx ammunition 22 long rifle 40 grain lead round nose our price.
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. Lapua bullets for rifles lapua scenar rifle bullets at. For the midrange match shooters there are even more options available in the 6880gr weight rangemany illustrated on this page. Lapua scenar bullets have high ballistic coefficients so theyll fly further and flatter than less efficient bullet designs. Loaded with more aerodynamic verylowdrag bullets such as the traditionally lead cored 19. The scenars accuracy and unrivaled consistency has made them the natural choice for the serious competitor.
These are both allnew bullets, though the new 120gr scenar l bears a family resemblance to the current and very accurate 123gr standard scenar. Lapua scenars as a hunting projectile pros and cons please. We confirmed that 42 grains of h4350 is the optimal load for our rifles. They are excellent target bullets, but i cant see using them for game if they werent intended for it. Lapua has a long history of excellence pertaining to ammunition, tools, and accessories and, because of that, has become a highly trusted choice. The 77gr and 80gr sierra matchking are probably the default 22cal bullet. It has a superb track record at midrange and long range rifle matches and bench rest shooting at an international level. These bullets deliver superb performance at long ranges and benchrest shooting. Designed for long range and bench rest shooting, scenar bullets were used to set a world record perfect score in the 300 meter moscow championship match. Lapua releases doppler radar data for lapua scenarl. The scenar bullets have the ibs world record in 600 yard heavy gun 5shot group 0. I just bought a bunch of these after giving them an initial try in my rifle. The scenar is an open tip match bullet with a boat tail design, perfect for competetive shooting in a multitude of events.
Lapua scenar bullets give superb results at long ranges. As with other brands, lapua bullets are manufactured in various calibers, grains, and diameters. The lapua manual will list the various bullets produced for hunting purposes. 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. Lapua s components are known by reloaders all over the world. Autopsy showed that it passed through with about a. I gave it up because its terminal performance sucks. The product of this prcess is the line of scenarl bullets. Reading the other thread on velocities with the 9140 grain bullets, and not having chronod any loads in my rifle yet, i was prompted to use jbm ballistics website, using data from vihtavouri for the 123 and 9 scenar bullets, and i find that using that data, the 123 grain scenar has less drift and drop than the 9. 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. They shot very well on paper and steel, but i have hardly any experience shooting big. Impact velocity was 2approximately 2650fps, a slow killing pin hole wound.
The scenar is an open tip match bullet with a boat tail design, perfect for competetive shooting in a. The lapua scenar hollow point boat tail bullet provides low drag and a superb ballistic coefficient. Jeff, ive shot the 167gr scenar and the 185gr version in several. 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. At shot show, lapua unveiled its muchawaited new 6. Lapua scenar bullets are extremely popular with longrange shooters and have a proven record of extreme accuracy. The lapua scenar bullets are the first choice for superior accuracy. 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. Lapua scenar hollow point boat tail bullets have given superb results at long ranges and bench rest shooting. Scenars are all hollow point boat tail match type bullets and our testing has shown excellent weight uniformity. May 02, 2001 i just bought a bunch of these after giving them an initial try in my rifle. Weve now tested a couple hundred lapua scenar 105s and we are very impressed with this bullet.
Important cartridge qualities such as reliable and timely ignition, optimal muzzle velocity and excellent ballistic properties are the result. Employing radar, lapua has logged actual observed trajectories with a variety of bullet and cartridge types. Lapua scenar bullets for handloaders and reloading match. We saw similar results across two different rifles using different lots of powder. The lapua cartridge factory was established in 1923 in finland. What a pleasure to do business with you and your company, every thing on record and in time. 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.
D46 scenar is an extremely accurate opentip match bullet. On this list you find all lapua bullets and brass in weightcaliber order for both rifle and. The scenarl has the refined qualities of the original scenar bullet with higher standards of jacket wall concentricity, weight variation and dimensional uniformity. The top quality and accuracy that are characteristic to all lapua ammunition is achieved with precise combining of the cartridge components. Lapuas scenarl bullet is the result of decades of experience and state of the art manufacturing capabilities combined with extensive testing.
However, unlike much of the competition, these bullets are hard to match because of their quality and workmanship. And lapua has just released updated radar data for scenarl bullets used with 6. At 100 yards, it has produced 3shot groups in the ones and twos 0. Lapuas scenarl bullet is the result of decades of experience and state of the art manufacturing. Lapua offers a very large variety, but you may have a little difficulty getting them in the us. It was developed during the 1980s as a highpowered, longrange cartridge for military snipers.
Lapua scenar hollow point boat tail bullets have given suberb results at long ranges and bench rest shooting. I think you will get a slightly better bc due to increased bbl length and a slower twist than my 24 11. The product of this process is the new line of scenarl bullets. Lapua scenar hollow point boat tail bullets have given suberb results at long ranges and benchrest shooting. Factory testing has resulted in 10shot groups that averaged 50mm at 300 meters.
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