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300 wsm question

I’m about to build a 300 WSM on a Borden BRMXD for F open and was thinking on the lines of a 10 twist barrel shooting the 200 gn 20x Berger’s.If I was to jump up to let’s say a 220 gn bullet would I need a 1 in 9 twist? Also what’s the recommendation on free-bore and neck diameter from someone who’s shooting this rig.

Thanks
Darrin
 
I have 2 / .300 WSMs. One for the 215 Hybrids and one for the 200-20Xs. The one for the 215s has a .240 freebore, the other for the 200-20Xs has a .185 freebore. There may only be 15gr.s difference in weight, however, the bearing surface of the 200-20X is VERY short! I am a fan of "turned" necks and my chamber neck is .337. I believe that a 10 twist will work for BOTH bullets.. The one for my 215s has a 9.5 twist and the one for the 200-20Xs has an 11 twist..
 
I have 2 / .300 WSMs. One for the 215 Hybrids and one for the 200-20Xs. The one for the 215s has a .240 freebore, the other for the 200-20Xs has a .185 freebore. There may only be 15gr.s difference in weight, however, the bearing surface of the 200-20X is VERY short! I am a fan of "turned" necks and my chamber neck is .337. I believe that a 10 twist will work for BOTH bullets.. The one for my 215s has a 9.5 twist and the one for the 200-20Xs has an 11 twist..
Thank you sir.
Darrin
 
I’ve shot a 1-10 for 215’s and 230’s with zero issue. The more twist you get, the more torque you get, which is one of the down falls of a magnum. I’m using a .265 freebore
 
I shoot 200 hybrids- 215 hybrids
.225 FB. - .343 NK
1-10 tw barrels on both
Could you tell me what your loaded round measures (215gr Hybrid)
I picked up my 300wsm barrel already chambered and do not have the FB specs.

Curious to get an estimate of the FB

Regards

Ben
 
Could you tell me what your loaded round measures (215gr Hybrid)
I picked up my 300wsm barrel already chambered and do not have the FB specs.

Curious to get an estimate of the FB

Regards

Ben
You have a PM
 

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