Gunsmithing Twist rate for 168gr .300WSM?

[Hooglebot]

Hi,

I'm just about to order a new barrel for my Remington 700 and have it re chambered from .308 to .300 WSM and was hoping someone could give me some advice on ideal twist rate?

I am looking at shooting 168gr Barnes Tipped TSX projectiles, and had originally planned to go for a 1:10 twist... However I have since been advised that twist is probably a tad savage for a lighter weight bullet.

Does anyone have any experience with these projectiles or any advice?

Cheers

 

[Hooglebot]

Re: Twist rate for 168gr .300WSM?

Just thinking... Would this thread be better of placed in the "Reloading" forum

 

[Ol' RD]

Re: Twist rate for 168gr .300WSM?

Use the 1:10 you may want to go heavier to the 178, 208, and maybe the rumored 225. I go with the 1:10. just my 2 cents.

 

[Hooglebot]

Re: Twist rate for 168gr .300WSM?

Cheers Doc,

Definitely got my mind made up on the 168gr... Just need to order the barrel with the right twist rate. My gunsmith seemed to think 1:10 was a tad fast, but couldn't be certain because he hadn't had much experience with Barnes projectiles... He seemed to think maybe 1:12 was safer...