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<blockquote data-quote="BKM" data-source="post: 2239893" data-attributes="member: 71899"><p>1/20 twist will be fine. I have experimented with several twist rates all the way to 1/34 with 300 gr bullets. Without getting into too much detail and starting a big argument the faster the twist rate the worse the spin drift is at longer distances. Just keep it stable. </p><p></p><p>A Rem Varmint/ Sendero contour is about as small as u can go. Don't forget the hole in the bbl is .458 so there's not a lot of metal around it. By all means go with a 1.25 x 5" shank. I know of several people that shoot this contour and they shoot great and aren't extremely heavy. </p><p></p><p>I usually run a little heavier bbl. the Hvy Varmint is my favorite contour. It helps to mitigate the recoil some even with a good brake. </p><p></p><p>2800 fps is a mild load for a properly built smokeless mzl. With the right powders loads in excess of 3200 fps and 300 gr bullets are quite normal and safe. </p><p></p><p>It is amazing what these rifles are capable of. I understand there are those who will read this and call bull crap. I too was once in that crowd. I'm not from Missouri but I had to be showed as well. </p><p></p><p>U can't go wrong with either a Brux or a Bartlein. I also have a Krieger and a Rock Creek. Use a good action and stock and the best scope u can afford and u might just leave the centerfire at home next hunting season. These things are fun.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BKM, post: 2239893, member: 71899"] 1/20 twist will be fine. I have experimented with several twist rates all the way to 1/34 with 300 gr bullets. Without getting into too much detail and starting a big argument the faster the twist rate the worse the spin drift is at longer distances. Just keep it stable. A Rem Varmint/ Sendero contour is about as small as u can go. Don’t forget the hole in the bbl is .458 so there’s not a lot of metal around it. By all means go with a 1.25 x 5” shank. I know of several people that shoot this contour and they shoot great and aren’t extremely heavy. I usually run a little heavier bbl. the Hvy Varmint is my favorite contour. It helps to mitigate the recoil some even with a good brake. 2800 fps is a mild load for a properly built smokeless mzl. With the right powders loads in excess of 3200 fps and 300 gr bullets are quite normal and safe. It is amazing what these rifles are capable of. I understand there are those who will read this and call bull crap. I too was once in that crowd. I’m not from Missouri but I had to be showed as well. U can’t go wrong with either a Brux or a Bartlein. I also have a Krieger and a Rock Creek. Use a good action and stock and the best scope u can afford and u might just leave the centerfire at home next hunting season. These things are fun. [/QUOTE]
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