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    Agree faster twist generally better but don't go crazy on the fast twist direction. In terms of projectiles it also depends very much on your intended use - gongs vs game & what size game and range. The terminal performance of different pills and weights can be very different. If you're after a target bullet then this is of no consequence just focus on max BC & max velocity and find pill that you boom stick likes. If game and especially large game is the target then this will narrow down your choice quite considerably for 6.5 calibre. My own choice for 6.5 is 140gn partition for up close and 140 gn AMAX for +300 yrds.

 

 

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