Savage 6BR

[shepheard]

Why does Savage offer 2 diferent twist rates in two diferent rifles they offer. I believe the LRPV has a 1/12 twist and the F class has a 1/8. Are they intended for using diferent bullet weights. If so why? What would be the optimal wieght for the 2 dif twist rates. Maybe one rifle was intended for shorter ranges than the other?

 

[memilanuk]

The slower twist rate,1-12") is intended more for use w/ the lighter weight, more explosive varmint bullets 55-75gr in weight, not much more. Shots might be 400yds, maybe a little more. The 8 twist will stabilize the 105-108gr long range target bullets intended for serious target work @ 600-1000yds. It would still run the lighter bullets, but as the RPM increase markedly there would be a risk of the lighter more frangible bullets coming apart en route to the target. Also, they *might* not shoot as accurately through the faster twist - conventional wisdom is to use as slow of a twist rate as you can reliably get away with for optimal accuracy.

Two different guns - the Precision Varminter, and the F-Class, intended for different markets. Hence the different twist rates.

 

[Plugger]

I agree with Milauk. If you are varmint hunting with this rifle you still can probably shoot 87gr V-Max with the 1-8 barrel which will blow up a gh nicely;I think you will want to stretch your yardage with this rifle so go with the fast twist. Been there and done that.