6×47 Lapua by Peterson, New for 2020, One Cartridge not a box!

Description

This is the “6”x47 Lapua, not to be confused with the “6.5”x47 Lapua introduced in 2009!

Please note: In above picture on left side:  (Left) is 6×47 Lapua vs (Right) 6.5×47 Lapua for size comparison.

One Cartridge, not a box! : 6×47 Lapua by Peterson Precision Ammunition Company, may also be called 6x47mm Lapua (6mm or .243 caliber projectile by 47mm long case) loaded using new Peterson  brass cases with “PETERSON 6×47 LAPUA” Head Stamp with Peterson’s Insignia and a 107 grain Sierra Match King FMJ (Full Metal Jacket) projectile.

History of the 6×47 Lapua cartridge:

Not to be confused with the 6.5×47 Lapua introduced in 2009.

This cartridge is based on the 6.5×47 Lapua case, necked down to accept 6mm (.243 caliber) projectiles.

The 6.5×47 Lapua, like many cartridges, started out as a wildcat, as the parent cartridge, the 6.5 Lapua was a necked down 7.62 NATO or(.308 Winchester) to accept 6.5mm (.264 Caliber) projectiles.Introduced in 2020 as a production cartridge by Peterson Precision ammunition Company

Also see 6.5 Lapua in related items, below.