.260 Remington 1:8.5" 142 Matchking?

golfnutrlv · September 8, 2012, 08:47 PM

So....

Will a Krieger 1:8.5" twist 27" barrel stabilize a 142 Gr Matchking in .260 Remington?

Doing the basic math in my head, I think it will.

Thoughts???

Thanks,

GeauxTide · September 8, 2012, 09:36 PM

Stick with the standard 1-8. A 142 Sierra is a mighty long bullet.

mnhntr · September 8, 2012, 09:38 PM

Yes, my 1/8 twist 26in tube stabilizes them just fine. .5 will not make a difference.

Doyle · September 9, 2012, 02:47 PM

I've shot 140 grn Federal's in my 1-9 Remington with excellent results.

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September 8, 2012, 09:36 PM	#2
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 2,922	Stick with the standard 1-8. A 142 Sierra is a mighty long bullet.

September 8, 2012, 09:38 PM	#3
mnhntr Senior Member Join Date: April 9, 2008 Posts: 972	Yes, my 1/8 twist 26in tube stabilizes them just fine. .5 will not make a difference.

September 9, 2012, 02:47 PM	#4
Doyle Senior Member Join Date: June 20, 2007 Location: Bradenton, Fl Posts: 4,128	I've shot 140 grn Federal's in my 1-9 Remington with excellent results.