I have a 308 T3 Tactical with a 20" barrel. The barrel is a 1-11" twist, when I look at Hornady 178 AMAX they say 1-10". At this twist rate where am I going to run into problems with stability? I really want to run this rifle out to 600yds. Any suggestions? Also, with Varget and RE15 can I run benchrest primers or should I run Magnum primers?
heavy bullets in tikka
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Re: heavy bullets in tikka
I would be surprised if you had stability problems, perhaps at the very bottom of the charge range, but I think you will be ok. Benchrest primers will be fine.
I would be surprised if you had stability problems, perhaps at the very bottom of the charge range, but I think you will be ok. Benchrest primers will be fine.
Re: heavy bullets in tikka
With a 1:11" twist, you will be fine up to the 210 grain bullets. So, the 178 will stabilize just fine.
With a 1:11" twist, you will be fine up to the 210 grain bullets. So, the 178 will stabilize just fine.
Re: heavy bullets in tikka
I've got the same rifle and have shot 190 SMK's out of it. Mine really likes 155 Lapua and they are good out past 1000yd. Out of a 20" barrel a lighter bullet will allow more velocity and with the 155 scenar you don't give up any bc.
I've got the same rifle and have shot 190 SMK's out of it. Mine really likes 155 Lapua and they are good out past 1000yd. Out of a 20" barrel a lighter bullet will allow more velocity and with the 155 scenar you don't give up any bc.
Re: heavy bullets in tikka
I will have to try those 155 Scenars, and thank all of you for the info. I appreciate it.
I will have to try those 155 Scenars, and thank all of you for the info. I appreciate it.
