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Twist Rate; How important?
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<blockquote data-quote="FearNoWind" data-source="post: 1010535" data-attributes="member: 50867"><p>Twist rate is important if you want your rifle to perform well for the intended purpose. Because, as you increase the BC of the bullets you'll need a tighter twist, it's important to know ahead of time how you'll use the rifle. I'd first decide whether it's primary use will be hunting or competition target and work from there. Consider the range of bullets you would most likely choose for the primary sport and match the twist rate to that range of bullets. The 1:12 should work fine for the .308 up to (I estimate) 185 grains lead core. I would expect the Barnes Tipped Triple Shock in any bullet weight less than 175 grains to also perform well and the Seirra MKs would be another consideration where you may be forced to use lead free bullets. choice.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="FearNoWind, post: 1010535, member: 50867"] Twist rate is important if you want your rifle to perform well for the intended purpose. Because, as you increase the BC of the bullets you'll need a tighter twist, it's important to know ahead of time how you'll use the rifle. I'd first decide whether it's primary use will be hunting or competition target and work from there. Consider the range of bullets you would most likely choose for the primary sport and match the twist rate to that range of bullets. The 1:12 should work fine for the .308 up to (I estimate) 185 grains lead core. I would expect the Barnes Tipped Triple Shock in any bullet weight less than 175 grains to also perform well and the Seirra MKs would be another consideration where you may be forced to use lead free bullets. choice. [/QUOTE]
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