05 December 2011, 12:39
Karl.530 cal barrel twist
gents, regards woodleighs 460wby/.530 wildcat, original barrels were made 1:14 twist for a 750grain RN.
Wondered if a 535gn roundnose will also stabilise in this twist? anyone with a formula, best guess or sheeps knucklebones feel free to weigh in

05 December 2011, 17:49
PhatmanYa, it will stabilize.
You can always go lighter or shorter bullets and be stable.
The biggest problem is going to a Brass or Copper bullet and getting much longer for the same weight.
.530 caliber with a 1 in 14 twist will stabilize a 1.875 inch long bullet.
According to Mountain Molds calculator.
Cheers, John
06 December 2011, 15:06
ShortandFatOk
So who makes .530 cal barrels and who makes the .530 bullet you are talking about.
Reg S&F
07 December 2011, 10:46
KarlSprinter for barrels.
Geoff Mcdonald at woodleigh for bullets