The 6.5×47 Lapua with the 8.8 g (136 gr) Scenar-L OTM bulletis a cartridge designed for serious competition shooting, specifically for 300meter matches. The chamber and throat dimensions are optimized for the LapuaScenar bullets. After its introduction in 2005, shooters of other disciplinesquickly saw the advantages of the 6.5×47 Lapua and began using it in severalother venues as well. Fast, incredibly accurate and having light recoil, the6.5×47 Lapua is an ideal cartridge for competitive venues.