twist rate for .260 140gr AE

freezingduck

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I am looking to buy a AE from sporting services in the UK.
They deliver it with a .260 barrel but I am unsure of there twist rate.
Should i be looking for something like a 1/8,5?
I will be using mostly 140gr A-max
 
Re: twist rate for .260 140gr AE

8.5 is good. i have had 260's and 6.5 creedmoor rifles in 8 twists and 8.5. work great with 140's.

i think if im not mistaken last time i talked to gap, they were doin 8.5 twists on 6.5cm and 260 as a standard.
 
Re: twist rate for .260 140gr AE

The .260 barrel I ordered is 26" and 1 in 8. I think you will be fine with 24" but you can always cut down to 24 can't add on if you want the extra 2".
 
Re: twist rate for .260 140gr AE

My 260 barrel is 22" from the front of the lug, or 23" total. I'm getting 2785 FPS with 140 VLD's and RL22. I'm .6 grains under book max, and gained about 75 FPS as my barrel broke in. My buddy is getting 2675 FPS with a 20" barrel, 140's and RL17.... Both loads are supersonic past 1300 yards.