53gr Nosler varmageddon twist rate

[DLT]

Run up on the 53gr version of the nosler varmageddon at a gun show this morning. Question is will the stabilize in a 1:14 twist barrel ? Nosler doesn’t list the twist rate for that particular bullet. Going to load some for a 22-250. Years ago I tried the 53vmax in a 14 twist and it was no bueno but my 1:12 savage loves them. Thanks

 

[RegionRat]

https://www.everydaymarksman.co/equipment/rifling-twist-rate/

ETA: For any non-flat base bullet you need to know, the research is mostly the length and the BC.
With the Berger Stability calculator or the JBM web site you can then estimate the stability (SG).

The JBM site has a bullet length listing that helps with the research and most manufacturers publish their BC to either the G1 or G7.

https://www.jbmballistics.com/ballistics/lengths/lengths.shtml

https://bergerbullets.com/twist-rate-calculator/

https://www.jbmballistics.com/cgi-bin/jbmdrag-5.1.cgi

I think the 53 Varmageddon is BC is G1 of 0.303 and is 0.830" long. Your SG is way below 1.5 , so that would say your twist should be more like a 1:9

 

[DLT]

Thanks. According to the berger calculator it’s not even close. I don’t see how that can be. It is what it is I guess

 

[hogpatrol]

Nosler loads 22-250 55 grain varmageddons and specs them in a 14 twist. I doubt they'd manufacture ammo that wouldn't work to their satisfaction unless there's a big difference between the 53s & 55s.

22-250 Remington 55gr Varmageddon FB Tipped Ammunition

22-250 Remington 55gr Varmageddon FB Tipped Ammunition

www.nosler.com

 

[DLT]

Nosler loads 22-250 55 grain varmageddons and specs them in a 14 twist. I doubt they'd manufacture ammo that wouldn't work to their satsisfaction.

22-250 Remington 55gr Varmageddon FB Tipped Ammunition

22-250 Remington 55gr Varmageddon FB Tipped Ammunition

www.nosler.com

Correct. I’m curious about their 53gr, surely someone here has some personal experience

 

[varmintshooter]

The 53 Vmax needs 1:12 But don't know about Nosler

 

[22vartarg]

I just called Nosler and they verified that the minimal recommended twist rate for the 53 grain Varmageddon bullet is 1:12.

 

[DLT]

I just called Nosler and they verified that the minimal recommended twist rate for the 53 grain Varmageddon bullet is 1:12.

Son of a gun. That sucks. Glad I only bought 1 box. Thanks

 

[Edd]

Thanks. According to the berger calculator it’s not even close. I don’t see how that can be. It is what it is I guess

Berger says their calculator will not work with flat base bullets. Are the 53 gr flat base?

 

[DLT]

Berger says their calculator will not work with flat base bullets. Are the 53 gr flat base?

Yes sir

 

[Coyotefurharvester]

Berger has a flat base bullet twist guidelines chart. 0.80+ oal is a point where .224 bullets shift from 1/14 to 1/12.

 

[Quickoz]

I run them in a 13T Krieger at 3950fps in my 22-250AI. They shoot amazingly well.

 

[DLT]

I run them in a 13T Krieger at 3950fps in my 22-250AI. They shoot amazingly well.

Thanks for that information. The most I’ll ever shoot them is prob 300yds. Won’t hurt to load up some and try

 

[urbanrifleman]

I've shot tons of them in 14 twist.

 

[skeeljc]

I have shot 52's and 53's in both a 12 and 14 twist, all good. The 14 twist should be fine if you are going to drive them north of 3400 fps.

 

[sw282]

They shoot fine in my Cooper w/12 twist. Accurate too. They just aren't fast enough to make a prairie dog ''P O P'' from my 222 or 223 like 40s do