J JB Short Member Joined Dec 28, 2010 Messages 17 Dec 17, 2017 #1 Building my 284 and need to choose between 8.7 or 9 twist. Don't know where I'll end up but want to try 150-180 grain bullets and see what she likes. Any suggestions on twist rate? This is a whitetail rig.
Building my 284 and need to choose between 8.7 or 9 twist. Don't know where I'll end up but want to try 150-180 grain bullets and see what she likes. Any suggestions on twist rate? This is a whitetail rig.
H HARPERC Well-Known Member Joined Jan 28, 2011 Messages 7,668 Location Spokane, WA Dec 17, 2017 #2 I'd go 1-8". Leaves the door open to use the heavier weights, and longer mono-metals without giving with in the 150-180.
I'd go 1-8". Leaves the door open to use the heavier weights, and longer mono-metals without giving with in the 150-180.
A atl5029 Well-Known Member Joined Oct 2, 2014 Messages 158 Location Dayton Ohio Dec 17, 2017 #3 I would agree with an 8 twist. I'm also looking at building a 284 for back country deer and elk and I'm going with an 8 twist
I would agree with an 8 twist. I'm also looking at building a 284 for back country deer and elk and I'm going with an 8 twist
T TOM H Well-Known Member Joined Dec 24, 2001 Messages 1,254 Location Colorado Dec 17, 2017 #4 I put a 1/9 in mine but I live Co @ 7700ft. I hunt with 160gr AB and mine is build long action.
