short barrel .308

[nashlaw]

I am going to have a rifle built with a 16.5" barrel. I like running the 155s, but don't think I will have enough tube to get sufficient velocity. However, my max range will probably be 500yds. What twist rate do you think would be optimum and what projectile weight.

I would like to hear from those with firsthand experience.

Many thanks.

 

[BLDTYLRY]

Re: short barrel .308

500yds...try 168gr with a 1:11 or 1:10 Twist.

 

[PRDRIVER]

Re: short barrel .308

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BLDTYLRY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">500yds...try 168gr with a 1:11 or 1:10 Twist. </div></div>

+1

I would only consider going faster on the twist rate if you were going to shoot heavy subsonic rounds.

 

[JudasMac]

Re: short barrel .308

I agree 1:11 with 168 -175's

 

[Pusher591]

Re: short barrel .308

My 17.5" Brux bareel is a 1-11 and shoots 168/175/178's like it's nobody's business. I shoot the heavies, the 155's are velocity dependent pretty much. You could shoot them and they will be very accurate I'm sure, but the heavies will help buck the wind better.

I shoot the Hornady 178 bthp's because it has a better BC then the SMK's and every little bit helps when running a short barrel.

I routinely shoot my gun at 730 yards with no problem even if it's pretty windy.

 

[nashlaw]

Re: short barrel .308

Alrighty, you guys have helped me make up my mind. Pusher, thanks for going indepth. To all, I appreciate the input.