Subject says it all. Most lists say up to 170gr but I have some 175's I had planned to use. What is the downside to using these with the faster twist?
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Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
Downside? Not much other than a little less stable in that twist rate. I'd say, that if you've got them, use them...or trade someone for the 168grn.
I've shot them in my 700 and they shoot OK but not as well as some of the lighter shorter bullets like the 168grn SMK's.
Downside? Not much other than a little less stable in that twist rate. I'd say, that if you've got them, use them...or trade someone for the 168grn.
I've shot them in my 700 and they shoot OK but not as well as some of the lighter shorter bullets like the 168grn SMK's.
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
Not a damn thing. I have 26" 1:12 tube. Hits the steel way far away. I shoot 175 smks
Not a damn thing. I have 26" 1:12 tube. Hits the steel way far away. I shoot 175 smks
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
I run 178gr AMax's through my 26" 1/12 just fine, the 175gr SMK's should work without issue.
I run 178gr AMax's through my 26" 1/12 just fine, the 175gr SMK's should work without issue.
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
I shoot 175 gr SMK's, 26" barrel 1 in 12 as well. No problems whatsoever.
I shoot 175 gr SMK's, 26" barrel 1 in 12 as well. No problems whatsoever.
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
My buddy's 1:12" shoots great with 175s at 800, compared to the 168s. IIRC, the 168s are more accurate under 300 yards.
My buddy's 1:12" shoots great with 175s at 800, compared to the 168s. IIRC, the 168s are more accurate under 300 yards.
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
I shoot 175s with no problem from a 24" barrel.
I shoot 175s with no problem from a 24" barrel.
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sudden Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Subject says it all. Most lists say up to 170gr but I have some 175's I had planned to use. What is the downside to using these with the faster twist?</div></div>
Faster twist than what? A 1:12 twist is slower than a 1:8 twist.
1:12 means 1 twist in 12", 1:8 means 1 twist in 8", so 1:8 (or 1:9 etc.) is a faster twist rate than 1:12.
Just sayin'...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sudden Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Subject says it all. Most lists say up to 170gr but I have some 175's I had planned to use. What is the downside to using these with the faster twist?</div></div>
Faster twist than what? A 1:12 twist is slower than a 1:8 twist.
1:12 means 1 twist in 12", 1:8 means 1 twist in 8", so 1:8 (or 1:9 etc.) is a faster twist rate than 1:12.
Just sayin'...
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
no downside, more energy downrange and better wind buck than the 168's. My 1:12's did well with all of them 175 smk, 178 amax/match and 175 NOScc. The one thing I did lie about the 168's was the cheaper price and the boxes of 250.
no downside, more energy downrange and better wind buck than the 168's. My 1:12's did well with all of them 175 smk, 178 amax/match and 175 NOScc. The one thing I did lie about the 168's was the cheaper price and the boxes of 250.
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lash</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sudden Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Subject says it all. Most lists say up to 170gr but I have some 175's I had planned to use. What is the downside to using these with the faster twist?</div></div>
Faster twist than what? A 1:12 twist is slower than a 1:8 twist.
1:12 means 1 twist in 12", 1:8 means 1 twist in 8", so 1:8 (or 1:9 etc.) is a faster twist rate than 1:12.
Just sayin'... </div></div>
lash, your 100% right of course. I sometimes find myself experiencing "senior moments."
Thanks to everyone. I just have the 175's and wanted to use them. And now I will!
Have a great day!
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: lash</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sudden Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Subject says it all. Most lists say up to 170gr but I have some 175's I had planned to use. What is the downside to using these with the faster twist?</div></div>
Faster twist than what? A 1:12 twist is slower than a 1:8 twist.
1:12 means 1 twist in 12", 1:8 means 1 twist in 8", so 1:8 (or 1:9 etc.) is a faster twist rate than 1:12.
Just sayin'... </div></div>
lash, your 100% right of course. I sometimes find myself experiencing "senior moments."
Thanks to everyone. I just have the 175's and wanted to use them. And now I will!
Have a great day!
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sudden Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">lash, your 100% right of course. I sometimes find myself experiencing "senior moments."
Thanks to everyone. I just have the 175's and wanted to use them. And now I will!
Have a great day! </div></div>
Lol! Just didn't want to confuse anyone. I have CRS (can't remember shit) sometimes too.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sudden Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">lash, your 100% right of course. I sometimes find myself experiencing "senior moments."
Thanks to everyone. I just have the 175's and wanted to use them. And now I will!
Have a great day! </div></div>
Lol! Just didn't want to confuse anyone. I have CRS (can't remember shit) sometimes too.
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sudden Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Subject says it all. Most lists say up to 170gr but I have some 175's I had planned to use. What is the downside to using these with the faster twist? </div></div>
May be correct to speak not about the weight of a bullet on her long...
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sudden Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Subject says it all. Most lists say up to 170gr but I have some 175's I had planned to use. What is the downside to using these with the faster twist? </div></div>
May be correct to speak not about the weight of a bullet on her long...
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
My gun shoots the 175's very well, and they're just heavy enough to beat out the 168's at 1000. If your gun shoots them straight, go with it.
My gun shoots the 175's very well, and they're just heavy enough to beat out the 168's at 1000. If your gun shoots them straight, go with it.
Re: 1:12 Remy 700Varmint with 175SMK's?
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sudden Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Subject says it all. Most lists say up to 170gr but I have some 175's I had planned to use. What is the downside to using these with the faster twist? </div></div>
According to the JBM Ballistics stability calculator you'll be just fine:
http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmstab-5.1.cgi
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sudden Impact</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Subject says it all. Most lists say up to 170gr but I have some 175's I had planned to use. What is the downside to using these with the faster twist? </div></div>
According to the JBM Ballistics stability calculator you'll be just fine:
http://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmstab-5.1.cgi
