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Thread: New .270 cal cartridge from Winchester

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  1. 29-12-2020, 07:34 PM #11
    winaa
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    Quote Originally Posted by grandpamac View Post
    Greetings All,
    At least the 6.8 mm Western has a twist suitable for high BC projectiles. For far too long US cartridges have been kneecapped with slow twists. A case could be made for 8 inches being the standard twist for all calibres up to and including .30 calibre.
    Regards Grandpamac.
    I agree 1:8 twist is a sweet spot for twist rate. Todd Hodnett from Accuracy First stated he uses this in his rifle builds up to and including 308w.
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    BC doesn't matter, until you need to dial
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