.30 CAL 210 VLD TWIST RATE

[BOB LEE SWAGGER]

I've been leaning towards building a 300 WSM setup for the 230 hybrids. Most of the outstanding groups that I've seen posted are with the 210 vids. I have a 1:9.5 twist barrel on hand. Is that too fast for the 210's? 1000 yards targets. WHAT BULLET WOULD YOU USE FOR THE 300WSM, knowing what you do now?

 

[TZaun]

Bob, I don't believe that would be too fast of a twist. More than needed, maybe. I run the 210 VLDHs in my 300 Ultra Mag. That has a 10-twist and I'm launching them with a pretty full case of Retumbo. I did my load development at 600 and they shoot great. I'll admit, it's a safe queen waiting for an elk hunting trip. But, I have it!!

 

[mysticplayer]

10 twist worked for me.

Jerry

 

[cmillard]

your rate of twist will be just fine. its better to have too fast than not fast enough (to a point I guess)

 

[barefooter56]

I've been leaning towards building a 300 WSM setup for the 230 hybrids. Most of the outstanding groups that I've seen posted are with the 210 vids. I have a 1:9.5 twist barrel on hand. Is that too fast for the 210's? 1000 yards targets. WHAT BULLET WOULD YOU USE FOR THE 300WSM, knowing what you do now?

Bob,
You should have no issues with your 1-9.5 twist rate barrel at all. A little extra spin rate stability through the trans and subsonic stages of flight would be a plus.
Take care,