Remington 700 7mm mag Twist

[mattkent]

I have a 1981 Remington 700 7mm mag, and I can not find out what the barrel twist is. If anybody knows the rate I would appreciate the help.

Thanks

 

[FEENIX]

I have a 1981 Remington 700 7mm mag, and I can not find out what the barrel twist is. If anybody knows the rate I would appreciate the help.

Thanks

It is best to measure it yourself to make sure.

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[roninflag]

same as the current ones. I think 1-9.125.

 

[FEENIX]

same as the current ones. I think 1-9.125.

I could be wrong but I think my friend's is 1:9.25" (1 twist in 9 1/4").

 

[elkaholic]

I could be wrong but I think my friend's is 1:9.25" (1 twist in 9 1/4").

Pretty sure 9 1/4 is correct.

 

[mattkent]

Ok thanks for the replies. The reason I am asking is because I want to try to load the Berger 168 vld, and Berger recommends a 1/9 twist rate.

 

[elkaholic]

Ok thanks for the replies. The reason I am asking is because I want to try to load the Berger 168 vld, and Berger recommends a 1/9 twist rate.

You will have no trouble shooting 168's and may even be able to shoot 180's depending on your elevation..........rich

 

[MudRunner2005]

Ok thanks for the replies. The reason I am asking is because I want to try to load the Berger 168 vld, and Berger recommends a 1/9 twist rate.

9.25" will work just fine with the Berger 168 VLD's. Load up with some slow powder like IMR 7828 SSC or 7977 in some Nosler brass, and a Federal 215 primer and seat them about 0.015" off the lands, and work up your powder charge to accuracy.