Am I going to be ok with a 1-8.5 twist? 6.5

[KPK]

Hey guys I'm working on some sort of 6.5. Thinking about a .260 at this point, but like the option of the 6.5 Creedmoor's ammo availability.

Anyways. I ordered a 1-8.5 twist Bartlein Rem Varmint 6.5 barrel to finish between 22"-24". Will this work ok? I'm more than likely shooting the longer bullets...

What's your opinions? Cancel the order? I've found a 1-8 twist light palma krieger in stock...I can pick it up today.

 

[pyplynr]

Re: Am I going to be ok with a 1-8.5 twist? 6.5

You'll be fine. Beanland is building me a 6.5x47 right now with a 8.5 twist.

 

[Hondo64d]

Re: Am I going to be ok with a 1-8.5 twist? 6.5

8.5" twist has worked great for me in my 24" .260 with everything up to and including 140gr VLDs. Haven't tried anything longer/heavier. I think you'll be fine.

John

 

[nexusfire]

Re: Am I going to be ok with a 1-8.5 twist? 6.5

no the gun is going to explode

 

[Layton]

Re: Am I going to be ok with a 1-8.5 twist? 6.5

I had the same concern so I ran the numbers and the only conditions I found where an 8.5 twist in a 6.5 wouldn't work with the heavier bullets I wouldn't be outside anyway.

L

 

[turbo54]

Re: Am I going to be ok with a 1-8.5 twist? 6.5

Boots Obermeyer actually prefers 8.75 for a 260 with the 140s.

My 21" 260 with 8.5 twist Bartlein handles the 140 hornady hpbt right nice.

 

[dar1246]

Re: Am I going to be ok with a 1-8.5 twist? 6.5

8.5 twist will work great.

 

[MacM11]

Re: Am I going to be ok with a 1-8.5 twist? 6.5

My GAP 6.5 has a Bartlein 26" with 8.5 twist and shoots 140's great.

 

[KPK]

Re: Am I going to be ok with a 1-8.5 twist? 6.5

I knew it was going to be ok and it wouldn't be the end of the world! lol

Just wanted to get some more opinions. I think it'll be fine for what I'm doing and I appreciate you guys help!!