Shooting 180-200 gr bullets in a 9" twist 300 WM

[Bigdad123]

I am about to install a Bartlein 5R 9" twist barrel on my Savage LRH 300 Win Mag. I will generally shoot 212-225 gr bullets and I know I can go heavier but may want to go lighter at some point.

My question is; are there any issues shooting lighter bullets in the 180-200 gr range in a 9" twist barrel? Will accuracy or velocity fall off?

 

[Beiruty]

no problem at all.

 

[Jud96]

I’ve shot 180-215gr bullets in my 9 twist Bartlein 308 Norma Magnum with great accuracy and no issues.

 

[Bill Rodolph]

I had a 300 Win mag with a 10 twist and I liked to shoot 185 Berger VLD's, this was back in the 90's. It shot great, but I would blow up the Berger every now and then.

 

[cmysix]

I've never seen a Left Right Hand 300 win mag, how about posting some pics?

 

[dfrosch]

I've never seen a Left Right Hand 300 win mag, how about posting some pics?

LRH = Long Range Hunter

110 Long Range Hunter for Precision Shots | Savage Arms

Built for precision, the 110 Long Range Hunter features a 26" barrel, AccuTrigger, adjustable AccuFit stock, and adjustable muzzle brake for accuracy.

www.savagearms.com

 

[Bigdad123]

Yes, LRH is Long Range Hunter. Mine is an older version and doesn't have the Accufit stock. It does have an Accustock with full aluminum bedding rail and adjustable cheek rest. I really like it.

Thanks for the feedback guys, makes me feel belter about shooting lighter bullets!