Twist for 24" 260?

[KevinU]

Starting to gather parts for a 260 build. 1st purchase will be a barrel. 1-8 or 1-8.5 twist for a 24" barrel? Shooting 139-142gr to 1K.

Thanks

 

[jasonk]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

Either, I went 1-8.5 cause it was in stock, Terry Cross uses 1-8.5 I believe, others like 1-8".

Given the altitudes of CO, if I was ordering a barrel, I'd go 1-8" just to be sure I could do it all.

 

[krummarine]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

ditto on 8.5; 24" Benchmark barrel built on a FN SPR action in a Mcm. HTG; 140 grain holes touching on paper without trying too hard........

Built by Dave Sink of Lexington, NC.

 

[Rob01]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

I went 8 twist on my 6.5 Creedmoor and it has worked very well for me with 140s. I would error on the side of caution and go 8". Won't hurt anything with the heavier bullets.

 

[alf]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rob01</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> I would error on the side of caution and go 8". Won't hurt anything with the heavier bullets. </div></div>

Xactly. Mine's an 8 twist 22" Rock and shoots the 100's mighty fine too.

 

[deadly0311]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

Mines an 8 twist @ 24" shooting the 140 Amax into little bitty holes

 

[*Nine]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

I went with an 8 twist for my new .260. I was also running an 8 twist in my old 6.5 Creedmoor and it worked just fine.

 

[ChadTRG42]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

Basically- you can't go wrong with either. I went 1:8.5".

 

[Emilio]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

I run an 8 in mine.

 

[chrisj]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

I've had 1/8" 1/8.5" and 1/9" in 260 and they all shot awesome with bullets up to 142.

 

[BOLTRIPPER]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

there are twisty thingies in my barrel?

 

[KevinU]

Re: Twist for 24" 260?

I'll be doing most of my shooting at 9000ft or higher, live at 9860ft. Sounds like there will be little difference, good results with either twist. I'll go 1-8.
Talked to Bighorn Actions this AM, going to go with his action, like giving my business to a local guy when I can.