twist rate for 87 gr bullet

[fabricator21]

I was wondering if a 12 twist in 6br would stabilize the HORNADY 87 gr bthp bullet not the vmax but the std bthp as it is a bit shorter?

 

[Phil]

In my travels i`ve found that the 87 needs more horse power, or a 10 twist,BUT no two barrels are alike.....

Sorry for the confusion.

 

[hogpatrol]

Berger recommends 10 twist for their 87 gr 6mm hunting bullets.

http://www.bergerbullets.com/Products/Hunting%20Bullets.html

 

[jefats]

The 87 V-Max works nicely in my Cooper with 10 twist.

 

[gmorganal]

I have killed PDs out to 1,020 yards with the 87 grain V-Max with a 12-twist Shilen barrel, BUT it was chambered in 6x284 and muzzle velocity was around 3,600 FPS. Never had a problem with twist. I fire formed a 6mm Dasher a couple weeks ago using 80-grain Noslers out of a 13.5-twist Bartlein barrel. No stabilization problems there either. I would say it's going to be close, but you have as good a chance of it working as not.

 

[tiny68]

I am betting no. My 6 Rem 1:12 twist 28" will stabilize the 87 VMax only if I run it wide open (3450 fps). If slow it down to 3400 fps the holes don't look round always in the target. However, the 75 VMax shines at 3600 fps. I don't think you can reach 3450 fps in your 6BR. Luck, Tim

 

[DCRYDER]

I know that a 12 twist will stabilize a 85gr Sierra bthp Gameking.

 

[gene pool]

I know that a 12 twist will stabilize a 85gr Sierra bthp Gameking.

My Krieger 13.5 twist shoots that same bullet in the low 2's. The only thing that keeps in out of the 1's is me.

 

[lrgoodger]

Check out this post if you think the 87 vmax won't stabilize in a 12 twist.

http://benchrest.com/showthread.php?76799-Savage-12-LRPV-12-twist-and-87g-V-max

 

[areaone]

My 6mm Remington has a Shilen 12 twist and shoots 85 gr Sierras BTHP extremely well. .25-.50 3 shot groups in a sporter barrell #3. Great Antelope bullet, or it has been for me.........My longest kill was a 450 yd shot, dropped in its tracks, spine shot, Luck MAY have been a great part of the shot.

 

[fabricator21]

Thanks for all the replies. It seem that most people have experience with the v-max. I was looking at the 87 bthp because it is a shorter bullet with less surface area. I'll buy a box and see if my rifle like em

 

[GSPV]

Cutting to the chase, if you want a flexible barrel for mid-weights, get a 10 twist.

Greg J

 

[REYNARD]

I use a 26in 12twist border barrel, shoots .1s on a good day using 87gr Vmax.... best crow 460yds....

Can anybody recomend a good game bullet of simiar weight to use on our small deer (40....60lbs) over here in the UK....

Reynard