What Weight Bullet For 7mm-08 With 9 1/2 Twist?

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14 October 2004, 12:52

Leo M

What Weight Bullet For 7mm-08 With 9 1/2 Twist?

I just purchased a Winchester Featherweight in 7mm-08 with a 9 1/2 twist. What weight of bullet should I use for this rate of twist? Thanks for any help.

14 October 2004, 13:19

Bobby

I have the same rifle, and have shot everything from Hornady 120 gr HP's to Speer 145 gr Hot Cor's, and all were extremely accurate.

14 October 2004, 14:45

Jay Gorski

100-175 will all work just fine, J

14 October 2004, 20:00

280Ackleyrized

Most 7-08s that i have seen...including my own are at their best with a 140 grain bullet. I have seen several posts praising the 120 grainer as well. I just never saw any need to drop in bullet weight. Although that 120XBT should be one helluva deer bullet.

14 October 2004, 21:27

B17G

Jay is right, all of them will work. Maybe the 195 grain Barnes which is not made any more to my knowledge might be a little heavy for the 7/08. Just the case, not the twist rate.

cheers seafire

15 October 2004, 14:25

cobra

Quote:

I just purchased a Winchester Featherweight in 7mm-08 with a 9 1/2 twist. What weight of bullet should I use for this rate of twist? Thanks for any help.

Leo - I own a Savage Sierra in 7mm-08 and I use 140 grain Fail Safes for everything. My son used it last year to get his elk, worked just fine.

15 October 2004, 14:50

4bambam

Another one for the 139 or 140gr weight group

15 October 2004, 20:04

RDub

Hi
The 7mm-08 will shoot 'em all well.. The 9.5" twist isn't really a factor here. Decide what your needs are and choose a bullet accordingly. Work up a load and go hunt.