The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post

Bart B. · October 8, 2013, 08:05 AM

As the .308 Winchester is the offspring of the 7.62 NATO which was developed with a 22 inch 1:12 twist barrel for bullets about 145 to 172 grains in weight, if your rifle doesn't shoot 155's very accurate, it's not the twist that is the problem.

October 8, 2013, 08:05 AM	#5
Bart B. Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 2009 Posts: 8,927	As the .308 Winchester is the offspring of the 7.62 NATO which was developed with a 22 inch 1:12 twist barrel for bullets about 145 to 172 grains in weight, if your rifle doesn't shoot 155's very accurate, it's not the twist that is the problem.