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<blockquote data-quote="LVJ76" data-source="post: 1619237" data-attributes="member: 108965"><p>This is just an opinion, the OP is entitled to use what ever bullet he likes. We may offer some advise but no need to imply he is wrong on what he is doing because he is not, its a personal choice.</p><p></p><p>The longer the Barrel the faster the bullet will leave the muzzle since more powder can be burnt when using the appropriate powder. The twist will determine what bullets he can use, a slower twist like a 1 in 12 means he won't be able to use some heavy for caliber bullets like say a 230gr bullet because, it might not be able to stabilize it, but will stabilize a 150gr bullet perfectly. A fastet twist like a 1 in 8" will stabilize the high for caliber bullets but might not stabilize the lighter ones. No, it won't cause a blow up on this caliber, but it might cause some accuracy issues. </p><p></p><p>A 1 in 10" is the middle ground and just in case he decides to go with something heavier like a 180gr bullet he will be able to, and also be able to use the 150gr with good results.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="LVJ76, post: 1619237, member: 108965"] This is just an opinion, the OP is entitled to use what ever bullet he likes. We may offer some advise but no need to imply he is wrong on what he is doing because he is not, its a personal choice. The longer the Barrel the faster the bullet will leave the muzzle since more powder can be burnt when using the appropriate powder. The twist will determine what bullets he can use, a slower twist like a 1 in 12 means he won't be able to use some heavy for caliber bullets like say a 230gr bullet because, it might not be able to stabilize it, but will stabilize a 150gr bullet perfectly. A fastet twist like a 1 in 8" will stabilize the high for caliber bullets but might not stabilize the lighter ones. No, it won't cause a blow up on this caliber, but it might cause some accuracy issues. A 1 in 10" is the middle ground and just in case he decides to go with something heavier like a 180gr bullet he will be able to, and also be able to use the 150gr with good results. [/QUOTE]
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