Matt, that's mirrored my experience with the 6.5 version, along with the 6BR. One of my past Smith's was a top comp shooter, and used the 47. It would be interesting in knowing his results if he used the XC and CM in identical platforms and ammo quality, etc. Surely would be close. I see the Lapua CM brass is more expensive than 47. Wish I had stock in Lapua! Lol.
Matt - what bullets do you often use, and any idea on barrel life. Shooting competition? Obviously a comp shooter gets them hotter....
