7mm twist

[Swampbuck]

I was planning on building a 280 Remington to shoot heavies so I got a 1-8.5 twist barrel. Do to practicality sake, cost, and availability I'm thinking of now just using 160 grain accubonds for hunting. Is the 1-8.5 too fast? Should I sell it and get a 1-9 or stick with it? :-\

 

[338 Mollett]

You did not hurt yourself.

 

[Swampbuck]

Would the 1-9 tolerate higher pressures and be a little faster in theory?

 

[Steve Blair]

Would the 1-9 tolerate higher pressures and be a little faster in theory?

[br]
No. 338 Mollett is correct. The barrel will be fine, just shoot it.

 

[Corey Schwanz]

You should be fine with that twist. Just work up a good powder load for it and have at it!

 

[Beruisis]

IMR 4350 is your friend!

 

[MrMajestic]

That thing will never shoot! Out of the kindness of my heart I will give you $50 for the 8 1/2tw. ;D

 

[DIBBS]

That thing will never shoot! Out of the kindness of my heart I will give you $50 for the 8 1/2tw. ;D

$55.55 plus postage... Seriously, the 8.5 twist should successfully spin most 7mm boolitz downrange. I've shot 162's and 160's in both 8.5 and 9 twists...they do JUST FINE! and if you decide to sell... ;D

 

[DogBuster]

std 280 & not a 280 AI ?? I've thought about a 8.5T 7mm...

280 AI using '06 Lapua brass reformed....dies are out there..

Isn't Berger coming out with a 190+ gr 7mm ?

 

[kev77]

8.5t is fine, I have use several of these barrels. I have used 162AMAX for hunting with great success.