.284 twist

01 December 2016, 00:02

Jan Sorensen

.284 twist

I'm thinking about rebarreling a T3 Sporter to a .284 Winchester. I would like some suggestions on what twist I should order. I was planing on shooting 180 grain Bergers

01 December 2016, 03:22

416RigbyHunter

I wouldn't go any slower than 1:8" in a 7mm with heavy pills, you may even want a faster twist than this to be absolutely sure.

Cheers.

01 December 2016, 04:16

farbedo

Yep, 1:8 for the 180 Berger.

Berger has a twist calculator on their website as well.

Jeremy

01 December 2016, 07:09

Toomany Tools

I recommend 1-10" as a versatile choice.

01 December 2016, 08:40

speerchucker30x378

Joe Ponto has some Harts and Kreigers in stock in Spruce Grove in 6.5 caliber Ian. They will be 1 in 8 twist.

This is his inventory and price list.

http://www.rpsinternational.co...ctLTDrev0%202016.pdf

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Rod Henrickson

01 December 2016, 17:56

Jan Sorensen

Rod, I'm looking for 7 mm and I think I'll be ordering from KS Arms once I decide on the twist

01 December 2016, 18:43

Luckyducker

1/8" twist

01 December 2016, 19:35

speerchucker30x378

quote:
Originally posted by Jan Sorensen:
Rod, I'm looking for 7 mm and I think I'll be ordering from KS Arms once I decide on the twist

OOPS! My bad. End of the day. My reader thingy was asleep. LOL

05 December 2016, 03:31

rduncan

I shoot both 8.5 & 9" twist barrels in my 1K BR rifles. .284 Shehanes shooting 180 Bergers @ 2860 fps

Both twist rates work well for my shooting. Highest I've been is Reno, NV @ ~4000'

-Rick

Unbiased AR-15 / BAT / Barnard / Borden / Marsh / Kelbly's / Remington / Ruger/ Ultra Light Arms / Savage owner. I like 'em all.

05 December 2016, 03:42

Jan Sorensen

2860. Wow. How long is your barrel?

06 December 2016, 03:33

jpl

I've had good luck with 180's in a 9 twist barrel, but 8 might get you a slightly better bc. If you shoot low and cold, 8 is probably safer.