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.308 barrel length and twist rates?
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<blockquote data-quote="back2bowhunting" data-source="post: 1239048" data-attributes="member: 89009"><p>I'm resurrecting this old thread to ask for some advice on twist rate for .308 rifle. I am considering .308 in either Browning XBolt or Tikka T3X - took me a while to narrow down to these 2 rifles so I'd like to stay with one of them. My preference is the X Bolt BUT it is only available in 1:12 twist rate for .308. The Tikka is 1:11.</p><p> </p><p>After reading many threads/internet, it sounds like I am better off with 1:10 twist rate. I'm surprised this is not an option in xbolt or tikka.</p><p> </p><p>My plan is to use this rifle for deer hunting mostly at 300 yds or less, but want the ability to shoot 500 yds. I plan to start with 150 grain ammo, but want ability to shoot up to 180 grain or so in case I use it for larger game one day. I don't reload and like to use bonded bullets like nosler accubond (150 gr), hornady interbond, etc.</p><p> </p><p>Appreciate your thoughts on twist rate for .308 to shoot bonded bullets 500 yds or less.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="back2bowhunting, post: 1239048, member: 89009"] I'm resurrecting this old thread to ask for some advice on twist rate for .308 rifle. I am considering .308 in either Browning XBolt or Tikka T3X - took me a while to narrow down to these 2 rifles so I'd like to stay with one of them. My preference is the X Bolt BUT it is only available in 1:12 twist rate for .308. The Tikka is 1:11. After reading many threads/internet, it sounds like I am better off with 1:10 twist rate. I'm surprised this is not an option in xbolt or tikka. My plan is to use this rifle for deer hunting mostly at 300 yds or less, but want the ability to shoot 500 yds. I plan to start with 150 grain ammo, but want ability to shoot up to 180 grain or so in case I use it for larger game one day. I don't reload and like to use bonded bullets like nosler accubond (150 gr), hornady interbond, etc. Appreciate your thoughts on twist rate for .308 to shoot bonded bullets 500 yds or less. [/QUOTE]
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