The 6.5x47 Lapua is a cartridge designed for serious competition shooting, specifically for 300 meter matches. The chamber and throat dimensions are optimized for the Lapua Scenar bullets. After its introduction in 2005, shooters of other disciplines quickly saw the advantages of the 6.5x47 Lapua and began using it in several other venues as well. Fast, incredibly accurate and having light recoil, the 6.5x47 Lapua is an ideal cartridge for hunting fields as well as competitive venues. Mfg: Lapua