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Thread: 162 Amax Twist Rate?

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  1. 01-03-2014, 07:57 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by killroy View Post
    I've been asked to try 162 Amax in a Savage 7mm08 with a nominal 1:9.5 twist. Waste of time? Rifle groups well with 140 Nosler.
    Why? The 140NBT is an efficient killer at 7mm08 ranges.

    Plus 7mm A Maxes are like rocking horse shit to find at present anyway.
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