Recently became interested in the .260 rem as a mid-long range tactical/hunting rig. What rate of twist is most commonly used and with what bullet selection? Any info on barrel length and velocity would also be appreciated. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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Ideal rate of twist for .260 rem?
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Re: Ideal rate of twist for .260 rem?
1-8 or 1-8.5 will be good for 130's to 142's. I run a 1-8 and have been running the 130 Bergers since day one but, as of late, the 139 Scenars have been stellar.
1-8 or 1-8.5 will be good for 130's to 142's. I run a 1-8 and have been running the 130 Bergers since day one but, as of late, the 139 Scenars have been stellar.
Re: Ideal rate of twist for .260 rem?
Read this article by Terry Cross:
http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek046.html
Maybe Terry will confirm if he is still using the .260Ai or when to straight .260.
Good luck
Jerry
Read this article by Terry Cross:
http://www.6mmbr.com/gunweek046.html
Maybe Terry will confirm if he is still using the .260Ai or when to straight .260.
Good luck
Jerry
Re: Ideal rate of twist for .260 rem?
My gap is 8.5 and shoots the 139 scenars and 142 smk extremely well. I have not tried the 123 scenars but I will be soon.
My gap is 8.5 and shoots the 139 scenars and 142 smk extremely well. I have not tried the 123 scenars but I will be soon.
Re: Ideal rate of twist for .260 rem?
ntnsurf,
If you go to the Berger bullet page, and look at their 6.5mm twist recommendations, for all their bullet weights 130 grains and above, they recommend a 1-8" twist.
Berger bullets may not be your thing, but a 1-8" seems like sound advise.
ntnsurf,
If you go to the Berger bullet page, and look at their 6.5mm twist recommendations, for all their bullet weights 130 grains and above, they recommend a 1-8" twist.
Berger bullets may not be your thing, but a 1-8" seems like sound advise.
