Best 6.5-284 Twist Rate?

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GLC
Hi There,
this isn't a 6BR topic but I was wondering if anybody could recommend the best twist for 6.5x284 this will be a competiton rifle for 1000yrds with a 32-34" barrel, I have been advised that 1:8 or 1:8.5 twist was best but which one? I will be shooting 139-142 grain bullets.
GLC
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BountyHunter
Charter Member

go with the 8.5 twist!
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PaulF

Why the 8.5 twist? I am in the same boat. I am building a switch barrel Rem 700 in 6mmBR and 6.5x 284. I have not decided on a 6.5mm bullet yet as it will be used on targets at 1000 yrds and beyond. Both paper and varmint.

Any suggestions would be appreciated - paulf
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DANTEC
Charter Member

Pitch in 6.5 are from 1 in 8, slow / long bullet as 6.5x55 ) to 1 in 9, very fast long bullet as 264 WIN mag and WSM wilcat )
1 in 8.5 is balanced for 2850/3000 fps with 139/142 grain

you can read a lot on 6.5/284 on www.long-range.com
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trasch

I use an 8,5 Krieger 28" with an Nesika action. And use 139 scenar bullets, this combination is very fine for me!
This combination is for me the best I could find.
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