6BR and 87 VLD Berger

[MarkS]

I had my 6BR 10tw barrel rechambered ( free bore too long ) back to 6BR no turned neck. Has anyone tried the new 87gr VLD Berger's. I have some 95 gr VLD I will try may or may not shoot.

Mark Schronce

 

[Mudcat]

I tried them in my 243Win hunting rifle and it really liked them. Tikka 1/10 twist and it shot them VERY well. Also run them in a T2k 243 10 twist and shot just like the 80s do. If you are twist limited, I would give them a try.

 

[RonAKA]

The link below (scroll down to bottom graph) shows that the 95 VLD is unlikely to work. Stability will be about 1.03. Don't have the detailed data on the 87 to know how it compares, but suspect it likely will be OK, at least at higher temperatures, with a 10 twist.

Barrel Twist Calc