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Doyle · April 15, 2013, 12:35 PM

The problem with using a 220 grn bullet in 30-06 is that most rifles won't stabilize them. A bullet that heavy in .30 cal really needs a 1 in 8 twist (or at least a 1 in 9).

April 15, 2013, 12:35 PM	#16
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Rainbow City, Alabama Posts: 7,167	The problem with using a 220 grn bullet in 30-06 is that most rifles won't stabilize them. A bullet that heavy in .30 cal really needs a 1 in 8 twist (or at least a 1 in 9).