I have been researching parts for a 300 win mag build. I have decided on everything but twist rate and contour. I had been a 100% certain that I would get a 1:10 twist. However, after reading an article in the magazine Sniper, there was an article from Tom Hodnett about twist rates that has me considering a faster twist. What I came away with is that faster twist rates than what most consider optimal may be better for the heavier bullets at distance. In the article he states that he has a .308 with a 1:7.8 twist barrel that has shown an improvement over a .308 rifle with a 1:11 twist they had. Has anyone tried a .300wm with a 1:9 or 1:8 twist? It has me curious and I was just wondering if anyone here has tried it?
The other thing is contour. I want to keep this rifle somewhat portable. I am used to the MTU, but want to go lighter with this one. Anyone have a standard palma on their 300wm and are you happy with it?
The other thing is contour. I want to keep this rifle somewhat portable. I am used to the MTU, but want to go lighter with this one. Anyone have a standard palma on their 300wm and are you happy with it?