300 PRC. Berger 215 and 245

[shooters]

I'm having a 300 PRC built. I really want to go 1:8 twist for the heavy 245's, but I'm worried it won't shoot the 215's then.
Anyone know if there's an issue with the twist or if it's gonna try to spin the 215's too fast?

 

[Jud96]

Different cartridge and twist, but similar scenario. I have a .308 Norma Magnum with a 1-9 twist. I typically shoot 215 Hybrids in it, but have shot as light as 180gr bullets in it without issues. I wouldn't be worried about it.

 

[VLD Pilot]

I'm having a 300 PRC built. I really want to go 1:8 twist for the heavy 245's, but I'm worried it won't shoot the 215's then.
Anyone know if there's an issue with the twist or if it's gonna try to spin the 215's too fast?

You'll be fine. It'll shoot the 215-245s just fine.

 

[Dmagna]

Why wouldn't a 1-8 twist shoot 215s? They shoot great out of my 1-8 twist 300 prc.

 

[shooters]

Why wouldn't a 1-8 twist shoot 215s? They shoot great out of my 1-8 twist 300 prc.

I just didn't know if it would or not. I had a few people tell me that they're 300 PRC's with the 8 twist didn't shoot their 215's. So instead of just going off their advice I figured I'd ask around.

 

[Dmagna]

I use n570 and they shoot good out of my rifle

 

[captainemil]

What length of barrel you have ? I'm running 22'' wondering if I can build up enough speed to push the 245's

 

[lancetkenyon]

I just didn't know if it would or not. I had a few people tell me that they're 300 PRC's with the 8 twist didn't shoot their 215's. So instead of just going off their advice I figured I'd ask around.

I have a buddy who built a 1:8" 30 SM (300PRC Imp 40°). It does not like the 215s. The 230s shoot good and 245 shoot great.
But that could just be that individual rifle.

My 300PRC is a 1:9". Shoots the 200.20x, 215 Hyb, and 230 Hyb extremely well.

 

[Shane Lindsey]

My 1:8 RUM shoots them both well. Does a little better with the 215. It's all VOODOO

 

[FEENIX]

You'll be fine. It'll shoot the 215-245s just fine.

Why wouldn't a 1-8 twist shoot 215s? They shoot great out of my 1-8 twist 300 prc.

Agreed!

 

[shooters]

An older thread here but the 230's and 245's shoot great