Twist rate for 280 Rem

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14 May 2006, 01:20

brytstar

Twist rate for 280 Rem

Using light 120-140 grain bullets what would you suggrst as am twist rate for this round?

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14 May 2006, 07:19

Jay Johnson

If you ever want to shoot anyting heavier than a 160 Gr. bullet go with a 1 in 9.

14 May 2006, 08:19

30378

You can stabilize the 120 and 140 with a 1 in 12 twist.

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14 May 2006, 11:12

GLC

I've got a Krieger 1 in 10" in 280 Rem and it shoots 140's and 150's into incredibly tight groups. I have not shot anything heavier yet to find out how heavy I can go with it.

I would have ordered a 1 in 9" or even 8" to shoot up to 175's but I came into the barrel by accident. My gunsmith had it on hand from a guy who cancelled his order to make a 7-08. Because of this, I got the barrel without waiting the standard 2-3 months. If you are ordering the barrel, I'd get a 1-9".

14 May 2006, 21:36

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I had a 10" twist 284 that loved the Sierra 175 BT. I think 9.5" twist is a good all-around choice for a 280.

If, however, you really only intended to shoot 120-140, an 11 or 12 twist will work just fine.