Im building me a 300 win mag long range rifle and i was wondering what would be the best twist rate. ill be shooting anywhere from 50 yards to 1000 yards.
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what the best bullet weight for 1-10
what the best bullet weight for 1-10
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From 175-220. Pick a combo you like that works for you in your rig and that does what you want.
How much BC do you want, how much speed, how hard do you want it to bang steel and how much recoil do you want? Oh and barrel life gets in the mix too.
From 175-220. Pick a combo you like that works for you in your rig and that does what you want.
How much BC do you want, how much speed, how hard do you want it to bang steel and how much recoil do you want? Oh and barrel life gets in the mix too.
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all I know is i want to shoot berger match grade vld in 168 or 175 because i hunt. would those be a good bullet.
all I know is i want to shoot berger match grade vld in 168 or 175 because i hunt. would those be a good bullet.
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Out of a 300wm I would prefer a much heavier bullet. I know people are having awesome luck with the 208 amax but also up to 220-230 and sometimes heavier.
Out of a 300wm I would prefer a much heavier bullet. I know people are having awesome luck with the 208 amax but also up to 220-230 and sometimes heavier.
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what about a 1-11or 1-12. what would be the best weights for those twist
what about a 1-11or 1-12. what would be the best weights for those twist
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The 300win is better with heavy pills.
If it were me and I set a 168ish weight "for hunting" I would go with a 7mm.
Material sciences are exploding with development. Heavier pills are flying faster with less pressure than ever and more so everyday.
When I was a kid everyone knew that the 190 was only for the 300win. Now I drive 175SMKs to 208 Amax in a 1-10 308.
The 300win is better with heavy pills.
If it were me and I set a 168ish weight "for hunting" I would go with a 7mm.
Material sciences are exploding with development. Heavier pills are flying faster with less pressure than ever and more so everyday.
When I was a kid everyone knew that the 190 was only for the 300win. Now I drive 175SMKs to 208 Amax in a 1-10 308.
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1-10 is the recommended twist for the 230 Bergers as well. I wouldn't run anything less than a 200 grain bullet in a 300 WM for any reason. The benefits from heavy high BC bullets outweigh the velocity benefits of the lighter bullets, especially when you plan to deliver maximum energy and momentum to drive through your target downrange. Another important aspect is wind resistance. The high BC heavies deflect far less than lighter bullets.
1-10 is the recommended twist for the 230 Bergers as well. I wouldn't run anything less than a 200 grain bullet in a 300 WM for any reason. The benefits from heavy high BC bullets outweigh the velocity benefits of the lighter bullets, especially when you plan to deliver maximum energy and momentum to drive through your target downrange. Another important aspect is wind resistance. The high BC heavies deflect far less than lighter bullets.
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I've used 190 SMK in my 300WM with a 30" 1-10 Kreiger for years and it was extremely accurate. However in an identical rifle my buddy has the same round sucked compared to my barrel. We ran 210 Berger's in his and those worked better. I definitely agree with trying a few types out. It is time consuming if you have to work up a load in several types of bullets though, but it's an excuse to shoot more.
I've used 190 SMK in my 300WM with a 30" 1-10 Kreiger for years and it was extremely accurate. However in an identical rifle my buddy has the same round sucked compared to my barrel. We ran 210 Berger's in his and those worked better. I definitely agree with trying a few types out. It is time consuming if you have to work up a load in several types of bullets though, but it's an excuse to shoot more.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brentc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1-10 is the recommended twist for the 230 Bergers as well. I wouldn't run anything less than a 200 grain bullet in a 300 WM for any reason. The benefits from heavy high BC bullets outweigh the velocity benefits of the lighter bullets, especially when you plan to deliver maximum energy and momentum to drive through your target downrange. Another important aspect is wind resistance. The high BC heavies deflect far less than lighter bullets. </div></div>
Disagreed. It depends on the application. For target/competition your are correct, but for hunting applications you are wrong. I've used a 300 WM for hunting and found 165 to 180 gr. to work best. I don't shoot at game beyond maybe 400 to 450 yards maximum, and even then the conditions must be perfect before I consider breaking the shot. At normal maximum range you cannot prove to me that a relatively faster and lighter bullet will not shoot flatter than your heavy's, assuming equivalent load accuracy. I used 150's with great success too.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Brentc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">1-10 is the recommended twist for the 230 Bergers as well. I wouldn't run anything less than a 200 grain bullet in a 300 WM for any reason. The benefits from heavy high BC bullets outweigh the velocity benefits of the lighter bullets, especially when you plan to deliver maximum energy and momentum to drive through your target downrange. Another important aspect is wind resistance. The high BC heavies deflect far less than lighter bullets. </div></div>
Disagreed. It depends on the application. For target/competition your are correct, but for hunting applications you are wrong. I've used a 300 WM for hunting and found 165 to 180 gr. to work best. I don't shoot at game beyond maybe 400 to 450 yards maximum, and even then the conditions must be perfect before I consider breaking the shot. At normal maximum range you cannot prove to me that a relatively faster and lighter bullet will not shoot flatter than your heavy's, assuming equivalent load accuracy. I used 150's with great success too.
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I shoot anything between 180-220 out of my 1-10". I agree with Brent about taking advantage of the better BC's of heavier projectiles
I shoot anything between 180-220 out of my 1-10". I agree with Brent about taking advantage of the better BC's of heavier projectiles
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For 1-10" twist rate at long range Sierra recommends a 210g SMK as thier "specialty bullet"
For 1-10" twist rate at long range Sierra recommends a 210g SMK as thier "specialty bullet"
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I Understand that the heavier bullets will be better for long range but im wanting to shoot 150 to 168 grain bullets cuz i don't want too big of a bullet because im going to be shooting whitetail deer. so how accurate will a 150 to 168 bullet be as in moa.
I Understand that the heavier bullets will be better for long range but im wanting to shoot 150 to 168 grain bullets cuz i don't want too big of a bullet because im going to be shooting whitetail deer. so how accurate will a 150 to 168 bullet be as in moa.
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I use a 1-10 twist with a 200 grain accubond for hunting, and a 210 grain SMK for match shooting in all my 30 cal. rifles.
good luck,
I use a 1-10 twist with a 200 grain accubond for hunting, and a 210 grain SMK for match shooting in all my 30 cal. rifles.
good luck,
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If you want to be set on the lighter rounds why not stick with a .308? Save the money on the brass and powder. That weight bullet is perfect for the. 308 and are doing quite well for long distance accuracy nowadays. IMO I can't see shooting light in a 300WM especially if you're only worried about a 1000 yard gun. Just my 2¢…
If you want to be set on the lighter rounds why not stick with a .308? Save the money on the brass and powder. That weight bullet is perfect for the. 308 and are doing quite well for long distance accuracy nowadays. IMO I can't see shooting light in a 300WM especially if you're only worried about a 1000 yard gun. Just my 2¢…
