REMMY 5R ammo question

[spikefrb]

Mornin' gents

Thought i'd start with the experts. Shoot a 5R in .308 with a 24" tube. Am looking at Bergers new line of ammo and saw a .308 load that sends a 168 gr Berger Classic Hunter bullet. Thought about giving it a try. My question is : Specs state that optimum accuracy is achieved by way of a 1:13 twist. My Remmy is 1:11.25. Sooooooo, whadda ya think boys? Worth $42.00/box to find out? Appreciate the feedback. Know there's a hell of a lot of members out there that aren't as challenged as me when it comes to ballistics and twist rate. The Best. Spike

 

[madarcher427]

I read an article ,where they compared a 1-11 vs a 1-7 .308 .They compared them using a 175 out of both barrels ,from 100 to 1200 yards.They basically said you can't over stabilize any bullet.accuracy wise at 100 they were equal,but when they stretched it out the 1-7 had tighter groups . Take it for what it's worth.

 

[RyeDaddy]

If the ammo appeals to you it should shoot fine in your twist. I had excellent results with the Berger 168 Classic Hunter in a 10" twist 308.

 

[Aaron47pb]

This is a coincidence... I just bumped an old thread asking about these rifles.

This the model you're shooting?

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...85541-700-tact-5r-300-mg-blk.html#post2348474

If so, how has it shot?

Thanks!

 

[canezach]

For what it's worth, my DTA loves 168gr SMK out of a 1:11 twist, so I would say your rifle will stabilize the round just fine. Whether your rifle will "like" the bullet is a different story. My DTA loves the SMK, but really seems to hate AMAX

 

[coach4christ]

Mine absolutely loves 175 smk's and 155 scenars. The Bergers shot pretty well, but if had to spend a fair amount of time getting the bullet tuned in just right.

 

[spikefrb]

This is a coincidence... I just bumped an old thread asking about these rifles.

This the model you're shooting?

http://www.snipershide.com/shooting...85541-700-tact-5r-300-mg-blk.html#post2348474

If so, how has it shot?

Thanks!

No. Have a Model 700 SS 5R Mil Spec in .308 with 24" tube. Shoots great.

 

[spikefrb]

If the ammo appeals to you it should shoot fine in your twist. I had excellent results with the Berger 168 Classic Hunter in a 10" twist 308.

Thanks for the input. Will pick up a couple of boxes and let em fly. Spike

 

[spikefrb]

thanks Coach...will give them a try. Spike