08 October 2008, 20:11
.404twist rates on 6.5x57's?
What twist have any of you found on 6.5x57's from around the world? My CZ mearures 9.5,22H
15 October 2008, 10:51
seafire2Mine is an after market barrel on a Model 70... I ordered it out of PacNor with a one in 8 twist..
16 October 2008, 09:43
BohicaMy BSA has a 1-10 twist as I figured I would never want to use anything heavier than a 129 Hornady. It evolved into a 260 AAR and has been that way since. It shoots the 140 VERY good too but I get adequate penetration and expansion with the lighter bullets and better velocity and trajectory. Great round with little recoil and terrific performance.
Aloha, Mark
20 October 2008, 04:20
smithrjdHad my Steyr ProHunter out to the range yesterday, so had a chance to check the twist. 1 in 8.75" Must say it really likes 130g Accubonds and RL 19, 3 in 5/8" at 100. Two were touching. This will be this years deer round.
HTH
Ron