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Allright, allright

Jester8

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Sep 21, 2006
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I changed the order on my Bartlein from a 1:12 to a 1:9. I normally shoot 55gr Nos BT, for p-dogs, and other varmints or should I say have always, since my tube was a 1:14. I talked to Steve at Bartlein and explained what I was hoping to get out of this barrel...very informative, so I made the switch. So back on point, I shoot 22-250, so can I accurately shoot one load for 55gr (varmint exploding) and bump up to a different load with say, a 68gr Sierra, without a hitch to do targert punching out to 600yds? This is my first aftermarket tube, and I want to make the right choice. Please help a guy out. I have went back and forth on this, first I said 1:12 then thought that I wanted to push the heavies, and am now at a 1:9. I am worried about over stabilization and a loss of accuracy with the lighter bullet.

Chime in, I need to get my head screwed on right.

Jester
 
Re: Allright, allright

FWIW, my 7 twist has no problem stabilizing bullets from 45gr-82 gr bullets. I would always go with a faster twist rather then a slower one, you never know when you want to load the heavies. I personally never thought I would need that fast of a twist. Now I wouldn't have it any other way. 8 twist would work with the heavies too (77+ gr bullets)
 
Re: Allright, allright

Good, what brand do yout usually load? I am using H380, and noslers, but am going to try Varget, and blitzkings when the new barrel gets here and of course the rest of the noslers...grin
 
Re: Allright, allright

52gr Vmax gives me sub MOA performance with H335. But I usually shoot the 77gr Nosler Custom Competition or the 77gr Sierra Matchkings with Varget.
 
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