What rate of Twist for a .300 WSM

[Cameron SS]

I have a .300 wsm that I am going to use for both F Class and Precision Rifle. Barrel will be a 32 Inch True Flight. I am interested in being able to shoot 210 gr JLKs for F Class and 185 Scenars for the Precision rifle. What rate of twist would be in the best range to stabalize both types of bullets. I'm thinking one in 11", but wanted to throw this out to the crowd to see what people think.

Alot of the bullet manufacturers say that you need a one in 10, but I'm thinking they are just saying that for the .308 shooters whose bullets will be going much slower than mine. Is this fair?

 

[Broncazonk]

As you can see from my post (5 or 6 posts below yours about bullet stability) picking a barrel twist is a very tricky thing. My advice: get lots and lots of good and expert advice before making a decision. I wish I had.

Bronc

 

[ESpringman]

1-11" will do the job your looking to do.

 

[338Lapua]

Yep 1-11 will shoot those 210 jlks nicely.

 

[scout1]

I'm running the 208's in a Kreiger 28" 12 twist at sea level with no problems. 2950 fps out of a WSM

 

[Cameron SS]

I was looking at the true flite barrels and I noticed they don't have a 1-11.

Scout 1, you think I would be safe with a 32" 1-12?

 

[dogdude]

i'm having two 300 WSM's built , both with 1-11 twist (it better work!!!) dogdude

 

[Cameron SS]

Hey Dogdude, what barrels are you going with, and what is your intended use for the guns?

 

[dogdude]

CAMERON, i'm using a new BROUGHTON 30'' on a 1000 yrd heavy gun and a rechambered HART 28'' on a 1000yrd light gun(when the wind get's tough!) all best dogdude