CMBTshooter
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- Jun 8, 2011
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What is the recommended twist rate for the 6.5 Swede to shoot the 140 grain bullets? I appreciate any input.
6.5x55 Swede Barrel Twist
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Oldtrader3
Ammo Smith
- Nov 6, 2009
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I would use an 8 inch twist.
gerry
Ammo Smith
- Mar 1, 2007
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Some 1 in 9 twists can shoot 140's well but given the choice 1 in 8 twist barrels will spin those long and sleek 140's better.
ElmerThud
Handloader
- Jul 16, 2011
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A good friend has a Sauer 202 Elegance with a 1-9 twist & it really doesn't like 140gn bullets much.
120gn bullets shoot really well though with consistently tight touching hole groups @ 100yds. But man, it's a heavy rifle!
Another friend has a Sako Finnlite with 1-8 twist & it just loves 140gn pills....amazing the difference between the two rifles.
Both with their respective recipes have put down quite a number of reds last season..ten each.
The Sauer (120gn BT) took two stags & eight hinds, while the Sako (SST) took 5 stags & five hinds.
ATB
120gn bullets shoot really well though with consistently tight touching hole groups @ 100yds. But man, it's a heavy rifle!
Another friend has a Sako Finnlite with 1-8 twist & it just loves 140gn pills....amazing the difference between the two rifles.
Both with their respective recipes have put down quite a number of reds last season..ten each.
The Sauer (120gn BT) took two stags & eight hinds, while the Sako (SST) took 5 stags & five hinds.
ATB
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CMBTshooter
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- Jun 8, 2011
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Looks like I will going with a 1/8 twist Shilen for my build.
gerry
Ammo Smith
- Mar 1, 2007
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Sounds like an excellent choice. I believe billbam went with a 1 in 8 Shilen on his 260 Rem and it is doing quite well.
