freddiej
Well-Known Member
It seems my opinion and experience are not needed here I think. I was just going to interject that when I see a stabilization quotient of 1.2 - 1.6; I cringe and wince. I do not feel safe unless it says 2.0 or better. I have learned that anything solid copper loves the faster twists. My experience with Barnes, Hammer, Hornady, and another I just can not remember the name right now.. Cutting Edge.. that is the other ones. I found that my 300 win mag, 270 Win, 270 WSM, 338 Win Mag and 338 Lapua Mag worked best with lighter slugs when I did not have a tight twist. I had to go to a 1:8" twist for my 300 W/M to shoot 170/175 grain class and heavier. I also had to go to a 1:8" for my 270 Win and 270 WSM to shoot the 140+ grain copper slugs. also, the solid copper slug take more time (distance) to stabilize properly. the 180+ grain 30 calibers take 200 yards to fall into a dead sleep on their way to the target. this goes for 150 grain 270 caliber, 180+ 30 caliber, and the heaviest 338 calibers. I have run into this phenomenon with heavy long VLD lead core hunting and target slugs as well. I have also had verbal arguments with other shooters as to why their targets look odd, then I shoot their gun/slug combo at 200 or 300 and show them the difference.
Just saying, solid copper likes faster twists and they take time to stabilize properly. 30 years target (1000 yard) and shooting/hunting experience talking here. do with the information what you want. my clients would like to speak to me now.. later tatters.
Just saying, solid copper likes faster twists and they take time to stabilize properly. 30 years target (1000 yard) and shooting/hunting experience talking here. do with the information what you want. my clients would like to speak to me now.. later tatters.
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