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November 15, 2012, 08:38 AM | #26 |
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All the early 300Wby had a 1/12 twist barrel not sure when they switched over to the 1/10 twist.
http://www.weatherbynation.com/spike...-twist-rate/0/ Sako uses 30 cal 1/11 twist barrels they don't list what they use in 308 http://www.berettausa.com/products/sako-85-classic/ click on spec you get barrel twist
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November 15, 2012, 09:25 AM | #27 |
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In my Winchester Ranger (plain jane Mod. 70) 30-06, I have beat expensive bench rifles using handloaded Sierra Matchkings.
Very accurate, I have no reason to consider anything else. But, top accuracy also requires proper loading techniques. |
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Maybe I need to start a new thread on the best way to rebarrel my gun... :mad |
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Look at the recommendations bullet makers put on their bullets, "X twist of faster".................Meaning, you can use faster twist but not slower twist. Hunting bullets, (not varmint but hunting bullets) made for the 300 jackets heavy enough to take the fast 1:10 twist. Heavier bullets work better at long range because of the weight (wind bucking ablities) and better BC (Longer compared to the cal), not the twist. Next time you go to the gun store, look at the bullets that list the recommended twist. its X or faster, not X or slower. Or go to the Berger website, they list the recommended twist for their rifles. I've never seen anyone say X is too fast except for light jacketed bullets such as made for the Hornet or small varmits.
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Max-pressure loads and a long barrel let my '06 do pretty well in the velocity department. 150-grain bullets somewhere near 3,150. Way back when, (okay, 60 years ago) I loaded 80-grain .32-20 bullets ahead of some 54 grains of 3031, which would be up near 4,000. (Ruinacious on jackrabbits).
I've never had any problems for accuracy with the 1:10 twist. I tend to think that folks worry too much. |
November 15, 2012, 12:59 PM | #31 |
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I agree with the last couple post on the 1/10 twist barrel for the 300mag. I think Wby found that out when they changed over to a 1/10 twist for the 300WbyMag vs using the 1/12 twist. Wby only has one load for a 200gr bullet but 6 loads for the 180gr and 4 loads 165gr and 2 load 150gr bullets for their mag.
If your going to build something maybe use 1 or two bullets you might do better with different twist but you sure want to talk to the barrel guys and get feedback from them also talk to the bullet guys. Nothing wrong with getting education from the guys who build them. I tend to build around certain bullets.
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For those who think a twist too fast won't impair accuracy may want to investigate the following.
When the Brits finally decided to do something about their .303 SMLE's not-so-great accuracy at long range, something had to be different. They already knew that the barrel whip properties of the SMLE let their cordite-loaded ammo's huge velocity spread compensate and made accuracy better past 500 yards. But the M1903 Springfield's out shot them handily with their 1:12 twist custom barrels and the new 172-gr. FMJBT machine gun bullet was used. Finally, a smart Brit said the 1:10 twist in those SMLE's spun the 174-gr. bullets about perfect for decent accuracy leaving at 2500 fps, but the 150-gr. ones used later were spun too fast leaving at 2800 fps. He tried 1:11, 1:12 but finally settled on 1:13 twist barrels for the 150's leaving at 2800 fps. The Commonwealth's been using that for their fullbore medium and long range matches ever since with both the .303 Brit. and 7.62 NATO round. A 1:13 twist (and even 1:14) are now popular in Palma rifles shootng 150 to 155 grain bullets out at 2900 to 3100 fps. Faster twists start causing accuracy problems. However, if you and your stuff can't shoot under 1/4 MOA at 100 yards or 3/4 MOA at 1000, you probably won't be able to tell the difference. For those who can, spinning bullets too fast matters. Best examples are the short range benchrest crowd shooting 22 and 24 caliber bullets; folks make tiny changes in charge weight as ambient temperatures change. They use twists just slow enough to stabilize the bullet and if it gets a few degrees cooler, the gotta add 1 or 2 tenths of a grain of powder to raise muzzle velocity just enough to increase the bullet's rpm's leaving the muzzle to stabilize it as it goes through thicker air. If a bullet's rpm rate didn't matter, they would not do it. What about the .30BR round used in benchrest? Their 110 to 125 grain 30 caliber bullets leave at 2900 to 3000 fps. Best accuracy's with 1:16 to 1:18 twist barrels. And yes, Weatherby did make lots of .300 Wby Mag's with 1:12 twist barrels. Last edited by Bart B.; November 15, 2012 at 03:25 PM. |
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Here is test done on a 1/13 twist right here in the good old USA
http://riflemansjournal.blogspot.com...113-twist.html
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Old Roper, I got similar results Salazar did when I shot 168's, 180's, and 190's from a 1:12.7 twist 29 inch barrel chambered for the .308 Win. cartridge. Did just fine in 75 degrees and higher temperatures. With temperatures in the 30's and 40's, accuracy suffered with the 180's and 190's but the 168's still did pretty good.
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Since you have the rifle and are probably not looking to rebarrel for competition, but to simply tighten your groups, then you should try something in a spbt or hpbt. 150 to 180 gr should do fine with your current twist. You really cant expect 1/4 MOA 5 shot groups with a factory rifle even with custom reloads. Just remember, each rifle is different. You can have 2 identical rifles 1 serial number apart and they shoot differently. For accuracy, my old M77R likes the Sierra Matchkings the best.
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November 17, 2012, 01:57 PM | #36 |
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One interesting thing I learned years ago was Sierra Bullets tended to get best accuracy in factory sporter barrels with flat based bullets. Their boattail ones shot better in high quality match barrels.
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