185gr 308 in 1/11 twist /

[mosin46]

anyone have experience using 185 gr loads (federal/berger) in a 1/11 twist 308 barrel? (tikka/sako) wondering if 1/11 is a bit too slow compared to 1/10 twist for rather heavy for caliber 308 loads.

 

[Supersubes]

You’ll be fine.

 

[918v]

anyone have experience using 185 gr loads (federal/berger) in a 1/11 twist 308 barrel? (tikka/sako) wondering if 1/11 is a bit too slow compared to 1/10 twist for rather heavy for caliber 308 loads.

Have you looked up the recommended twist rate for that bullet on Berger’s website?

 

[BND2763]

The stability calculator on Berger’s website says you’re good to go - at least at sea level on a standard day.

 

[KZP]

I ran 185 juggernauts in a 11.25" twist in a 24" barrel, worked just fine. Now I'm running 9" twist 26" barrel, also works just fine.