GLC
3 posts
Nov 18, 2004
4:48 AM
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Hi There,
this isn't a 6BR topic but I was wondering if anybody could recommend the best twist for 6.5x284 this will be a competiton rifle for 1000yrds with a 32-34" barrel, I have been advised that 1:8 or 1:8.5 twist was best but which one? I will be shooting 139-142 grain bullets. Thanks GLC
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BountyHunter
Charter Member
13 posts
Nov 18, 2004
5:30 AM
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go with the 8.5 twist! BH
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GLC
4 posts
Nov 18, 2004
6:36 AM
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Many thanks!
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PaulF
6 posts
Nov 19, 2004
8:43 AM
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Why the 8.5 twist? I am in the same boat. I am building a switch barrel Rem 700 in 6mmBR and 6.5x 284. I have not decided on a 6.5mm bullet yet as it will be used on targets at 1000 yrds and beyond. Both paper and varmint. Any suggestions would be appreciated - paulf
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DANTEC
Charter Member
61 posts
Nov 19, 2004
10:10 AM
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pitch in 6.5 are from 1 in 8 ( slow / long bullet as 6.5x55 ) to 1 in 9 ( very fast long bullet as 264 WIN mag and WSM wilcat )
1 in 8.5 is balanced for 2850/3000 fps with 139/142 grainyou can read a lot on 6.5/284 on www.long-range.com good shooting DAN TEC
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trasch
1 post
Nov 22, 2004
6:01 AM
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G'day, I use an 8,5 Krieger 28" with an Nesika action.
And use 139 scenar bullets, this combination is very fine for me!
This combination is for me the best I could find. Trasch
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jb1000br
1000yd Editor
58 posts
Nov 22, 2004
10:09 AM
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welcome trasch--glad you made it over here!! JB
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