Gents
I post asking for advice /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif as you all know alot more about such matters than I.
I am in the process of ordering my first LR rifle (Cal .308)and have been advised to have a barrel with a 1 in 11 or 12 twist for either a 168g or 180 grain bullet.
My research indicates that this barrel is only good for stabilizing the bullet if it is travelling at less than 2800fps. Is my research correct?
If I push the bullet above the 2800fps threshold would I limit barrel life or create throat errosion etc and would it adversely affect accuracy?
My concerns are round the fact that I think I am being pushed into getting something that may not be truly acceptable and appropriate merely something this rifle manufacture supplies.
As you will appreciate, this will be the most expensive rifle I will probably buy and currently its my dream /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif I don't want it to become an expensive nightmare, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
H
I post asking for advice /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif as you all know alot more about such matters than I.
I am in the process of ordering my first LR rifle (Cal .308)and have been advised to have a barrel with a 1 in 11 or 12 twist for either a 168g or 180 grain bullet.
My research indicates that this barrel is only good for stabilizing the bullet if it is travelling at less than 2800fps. Is my research correct?
If I push the bullet above the 2800fps threshold would I limit barrel life or create throat errosion etc and would it adversely affect accuracy?
My concerns are round the fact that I think I am being pushed into getting something that may not be truly acceptable and appropriate merely something this rifle manufacture supplies.
As you will appreciate, this will be the most expensive rifle I will probably buy and currently its my dream /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif I don't want it to become an expensive nightmare, any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
H