11" twist vs. 200 gr. accubond?

[Bigcat_hunter]

Do you think a 11" twist barrel will spin a 200 grain accubond out of a 300 wsm? I just bought a Sako 75 finnlight and did not realize it was a 1 in 11" twist.

 

[jwp475]

No dought, it will spin it....

 

[MontanaRifleman]

Do you think a 11" twist barrel will spin a 200 grain accubond out of a 300 wsm? I just bought a Sako 75 finnlight and did not realize it was a 1 in 11" twist.

I would recommend 180 E-Tips or 168 TTSX's. These would be pushing it. The 300 WSM is not favorable to long bullets (especially with a narrow ogive) due to magazine length and powder displacement.

And I agree with jwp that a 1:11 would not do a good job spinning the 200 AB.

 

[Pdvdh]

From what I've read I believe the 11 twist will stabilize the 200 gr ABs.

 

[jwp475]

From what I've read I believe the 11 twist will stabilize the 200 gr ABs.

That's what I was trying to say, but apparently I didn't word my responce well

 

[MontanaRifleman]

That's what I was trying to say, but apparently I didn't word my responce well

Yeah, you did say that. I misread it.

I based my opinion on Barnes recomending a 1:10 or greater twist for their 200 gr TSX. But it is a longer bullet with a different design.

 

[Bigcat_hunter]

Well if it will stabilize the bullet I am going to try to work up a load. The 200 grain accubond looks like it would be a great long range bullet. I didn't want the excess recoil of a 300 ultra so I bought the shortmag. This gun will be my primary hunting rifle with the occasional long range shots. I already have the big 338 for dedicated long range work. Maybe I'll post the results when I get it all fingered out.

 

[MontanaRifleman]

The 200 AB is a good bullet with a good BC but it my crowd your powder space though. I'll be very interested in hearing your results as I have a Sako 85 Finnlight 300 WSM. I plan on usung the 180 E-Tip which has a descent BC.

 

[jwp475]

And about the same lenght as the 200 gr. Accu Bond

 

[MontanaRifleman]

Yeah, you have a point there.