SidTheKidd Well-Known Member Joined Nov 21, 2008 Messages 227 Location ND Aug 5, 2011 #1 Going to build a 338 EDGE. What twist rate it optimal if I wanna shoot both 250 and 300 gr bullets? Thanks in advance.
Going to build a 338 EDGE. What twist rate it optimal if I wanna shoot both 250 and 300 gr bullets? Thanks in advance.
G geargrinder Well-Known Member Joined Nov 6, 2006 Messages 2,024 Location Dayton, Nevada Aug 5, 2011 #2 Most go with a 10" twist. That's what I used on the two that I have built. Works fine for the 300g SMK's. I also understand they work well on the 300g Berger Hybrids.
Most go with a 10" twist. That's what I used on the two that I have built. Works fine for the 300g SMK's. I also understand they work well on the 300g Berger Hybrids.
B bogger01 Well-Known Member Joined Apr 17, 2010 Messages 206 Location charlottesville virginia Aug 9, 2011 #3 i shoot the 250 grain smks and have had great accuracy with them.my edge is a 1:10 twist which will also take the 300 grain smks.
i shoot the 250 grain smks and have had great accuracy with them.my edge is a 1:10 twist which will also take the 300 grain smks.
SidTheKidd Well-Known Member Joined Nov 21, 2008 Messages 227 Location ND Aug 9, 2011 #4 Got a 1-9.5 layin around. See anything wrong with that?
B bogger01 Well-Known Member Joined Apr 17, 2010 Messages 206 Location charlottesville virginia Aug 9, 2011 #5 i've never used that twist but maybe this will help http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/338-twist-rate-what-your-thoughts-27124/
i've never used that twist but maybe this will help http://www.longrangehunting.com/forums/f19/338-twist-rate-what-your-thoughts-27124/
Y youngbuck Well-Known Member Joined Jan 27, 2010 Messages 351 Location AZ Aug 9, 2011 #6 I wouldn't hesitate with a 9.5. My smith recomended a 9.3 on an edge. I ended up going a different route and my 338LM will have a 1 in 9.
I wouldn't hesitate with a 9.5. My smith recomended a 9.3 on an edge. I ended up going a different route and my 338LM will have a 1 in 9.