Looking for input on twist rate for a 450 Remington Ultra Magnum. I'm going to be shooting the 500gr .458 Barnes TSX and the Hornady 500gr. I was thinking a 14 twist should do it but I was considering a 12 twist?
Gunsmithing 450 Remington Ultra Magnum twist rate?
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Re: 450 Remington Ultra Magnum twist rate?
I would go with 12. With the long for caliber barnes bullet a little extra twist can't hurt. You should get plenty of velocity though so I'm sure a 14 would be just fine, it works for the 458wm. Some recent research suggest that a faster twist improves penetration with solids. Post pics of the rifle when you get done, I love shooting the big bores.
I would go with 12. With the long for caliber barnes bullet a little extra twist can't hurt. You should get plenty of velocity though so I'm sure a 14 would be just fine, it works for the 458wm. Some recent research suggest that a faster twist improves penetration with solids. Post pics of the rifle when you get done, I love shooting the big bores.
Re: 450 Remington Ultra Magnum twist rate?
Ptaylor, What bullet do you have loaded in the cartridge on the left?
Ptaylor, What bullet do you have loaded in the cartridge on the left?
Re: 450 Remington Ultra Magnum twist rate?
Its a 50cal 609gr APIT. The case is a 500ar. A shortened and blown out 416rigby. It can push 600gr bullets to 2300fps. Its the poor mans 500 nitro. I can only single load the APITs. But with 600gr woodleighs I can get two down one up. Here are some more pics. If you interested I'll be happy to give you all the details.
Its a 50cal 609gr APIT. The case is a 500ar. A shortened and blown out 416rigby. It can push 600gr bullets to 2300fps. Its the poor mans 500 nitro. I can only single load the APITs. But with 600gr woodleighs I can get two down one up. Here are some more pics. If you interested I'll be happy to give you all the details.
