.308 twist

drdoolittle_1

December 02, 2003 02:40

What are the "recommended" twists for the different bullet weights in .308 caliber?
TIA,
Dave

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  chuck

  December 02, 2003 03:10

  Most factory rifles in 30 cal. are 1 in 10 twist, that has worked for YEARS.

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  nononsense

  December 02, 2003 03:24

  drdoolittle_1,
  
  Use this link for Dan Lilja's site. He has a good chart for twist rates.
  http://www.riflebarrels.com/products/caliber_twist_rates.htm
  
  And this link for Shilen:
  http://benchrest.com/sst/shilentwist.html
  
  And this link for a great site for general information:
  http://www.benchrest.com/sst/
  
  Best.

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  warcrob

  December 02, 2003 04:33

  some 308 barrels are 1-12 twist.
  
  
  If you ain't got a sense of humor you got no business bein here!

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  richbug

  December 02, 2003 05:44

  I have a mauser with a PH barrel on it that seems to measure about 1 in 15". Shoots really good with 155's and lighter but terrible with 165's and heavier.
  
  My border collie is smarter than your honor student.

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  beachmaster73

  December 02, 2003 06:46

  1 in 12 twist good for 143-155 grain. 1 in 10 twist good for 160-185 grain. If you are going to shoot 168 grain BTHP match bullets or larger go with 1 in 10. If you are going to shoot military ball ammo or 155 grain Palma bullets go with 1 in 12. If you are not match shooting it doesn't really make a big difference. Beach

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