twist and stabilization

  1. JmacD

    Anyone try a fast twist(7.5:1) on a 243 win?

    I found a 243 win barrel with a 7.5 twist rate. It seems like they’re trying to turn it into a creedmoor, but I’m curious if anyone has run one?
  2. JmacD

    Any thoughts on the 8.6 BLK?

    Fax on/Q has a new cartridge, and I find it intriguing. I’ve been following the discussion on the controlled 80,000 psi sig fury cartridge here (I find that intriguing as well) but I’d like to hear other peoples thoughts on this other BLK. The 300 definitely has made its mark. I find the 1:3...
  3. JmacD

    250-3000 Twist rate

    I'm shooting a 250-3000/savage built on a Mauser action (96 I believe) . It currently has about a 1:12 twist barrel. It doesn’t stabilize anything over 100gr very well. I’m planning on rebuilding the rifle for my daughter to hunt with (shorter stock, safety lever conversion, trigger etc) and I’m...
  4. H

    Twist Rate and Bullet Stabilization Problems

    I had another gentleman on Highroad tell me that he was limited to 55 grain bullets or less in his 12 twist 22-250. I am curious if anybody has personally measured the twist of his/her rifle barrel and found that it differed from what is published? Also, does anybody have trouble stabilizing...
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