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6mm twist

Posted By: Brother in-law

6mm twist - 12/12/14 05:10 AM

So I want to order a 6mm barrel for a build. Almost everything ready to buy on the shelf is 1.8 twist. I want to stay with 90 gr bullets. The 1.8 is best for 105's. Im trying to avoid the long barrel wait, will 1.8 do be good for 90's.
Posted By: RiverRider

Re: 6mm twist - 12/12/14 12:09 PM

A little more twist than you actually "need" is not a bad thing.
Posted By: dee

Re: 6mm twist - 12/12/14 12:31 PM

Run the 1:8" you'll be fine.
Posted By: colt45-90

Re: 6mm twist - 12/12/14 12:37 PM

Originally Posted By: RiverRider
A little more twist than you actually "need" is not a bad thing.
+1
Posted By: schmellba99

Re: 6mm twist - 12/12/14 03:49 PM

I wish my .243 was 1:8. Would give me a better high end range on projos - I can stabilize 100's, but just barely. Anything over that, or long bearing surface projos will keyhole.

Your barrel will shoot 90's just fine.
Posted By: Gone to Texas

Re: 6mm twist - 12/12/14 09:04 PM

Originally Posted By: schmellba99
I wish my .243 was 1:8. Would give me a better high end range on projos - I can stabilize 100's, but just barely. Anything over that, or long bearing surface projos will keyhole.

Your barrel will shoot 90's just fine.


^^^
Posted By: Wburke2010

Re: 6mm twist - 12/15/14 03:22 AM

the 1-8 twist is a good choice to go with unless you want to shoot the really light bullets. But if you decide to shoot a litter bigger than 90 someday the 1-8 will work great.

Walter
Posted By: Trouble_Shooter

Re: 6mm twist - 12/15/14 11:52 AM

Just the new guy here, but a quick question; Have you tried all your powder options yet? I know a few degrees North or South on the ole BRC can have some pretty satisfying results w/o retooling the bench much or swappin' a barrel. ;-)
Posted By: Brother in-law

Re: 6mm twist - 12/16/14 04:23 AM

I bought a new stock and I don't like how light my factory tikka is, so I'm going to make it the way I want
Posted By: Revoman

Re: 6mm twist - 12/17/14 03:03 AM

I have a 10 twist on my 6mm Remington. Dang good shooter 70-100 gr bullets.
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