Will my 30-06 with 1:12 twist stabilize 180 grain Ballistic Tip?

[gilream]

I have a new 30-06 with a 1:12 twist barrel finished at 27 1/2 inches. Will this twist rate stabilize the Nosler 180 grain ballistic tip properly?

 

[jcmullis2]

Yes

 

[Supersubes]

Yes

 

[Baron23]

I have a new 30-06 with a 1:12 twist barrel finished at 27 1/2 inches. Will this twist rate stabilize the Nosler 180 grain ballistic tip properly?

Might want to book mark this stability calculator from Berger

Twist Rate Stability Calculator

Our newly updated Twist Rate Stability Calculator not only tells you what your SG is, but it also lets you know if you are reaching your optimized BC.

bergerbullets.com

 

[Wannashootit]

Just went through this yesterday with a customer for a 30-.06 rebarrel wanted a 12 instead of the usual 10.
He wanted a wide range- from crazy light 135's to 200's, the calculator said they'd all work. Got dicey with 220's though.

 

[Deleted member 10043]

I have a new 30-06 with a 1:12 twist barrel finished at 27 1/2 inches. Will this twist rate stabilize the Nosler 180 grain ballistic tip properly?

Your app or the Berger calculator linked above will tell you. I did a quick check and at 3600' it's fine.

 

[Stoweit]

Just wondering why thread title asked for 308, yet your shooting 30.06?

 

[gilream]

Just wondering why thread title asked for 308, yet your shooting 30.06?

Sorry about that...I did not state my question very accurately.

 

[gilream]

Might want to book mark this stability calculator from Berger

Twist Rate Stability Calculator

Our newly updated Twist Rate Stability Calculator not only tells you what your SG is, but it also lets you know if you are reaching your optimized BC.

bergerbullets.com

The Berger twist rate calculator is great but correct me if I'm wrong it only works with Berger Bullets. I didn't realize that the bullet profile affected the stability factor so much. For example at my projected velocity the .30 caliber 185 Berger hybrid comes in at 1.22 which is not optimal while the Berger 185 Classic Hunter is very stable at 1.57 on their scale. Guessing it has to do with bearing surface? My rifle shoots 180 Sierra Match Kings (discontinued) at 2890fps (LabRadar) and is very accurate. My question is about Nosler Ballistic Tips. Judging from the responses here I think the 180 Ballistic Tip will be fine. Thanks to all who responded.

 

[Stoweit]

No worries, I was just confused.

 

[cornhusker86]

The Berger twist rate calculator is great but correct me if I'm wrong it only works with Berger Bullets. I didn't realize that the bullet profile affected the stability factor so much. For example at my projected velocity the .30 caliber 185 Berger hybrid comes in at 1.22 which is not optimal while the Berger 185 Classic Hunter is very stable at 1.57 on their scale. Guessing it has to do with bearing surface? My rifle shoots 180 Sierra Match Kings (discontinued) at 2890fps (LabRadar) and is very accurate. My question is about Nosler Ballistic Tips. Judging from the responses here I think the 180 Ballistic Tip will be fine. Thanks to all who responded.

Bullet length is a factor as well. You can input the pertinent info for the 180 B.T. and recalculate.

 

[Deleted member 10043]

Yes as cornhusker stated You enter your own bullet data. The length, weight and BC. Don't forget to change temperature to your average as well as your altitude.