Thread: re barrel from 243w to 260rem

The great thing about custom barrels is that you can fit a barrel with a fast enough twist rate for the modern projectiles. Most factory barrels are lagging well behind with slow twist barrels.

Originally Posted by Spitfire

The great thing about custom barrels is that you can fit a barrel with a fast enough twist rate for the modern projectiles. Most factory barrels are lagging well behind with slow twist barrels.

a 6.5 has always been 1 in 8,,where did this bullshit start that you need a modern 1 in 8 when its still a 1 in bloody 8

Originally Posted by 264 magic

a 6.5 has always been 1 in 8,,where did this bullshit start that you need a modern 1 in 8 when its still a 1 in bloody 8

Feeling a bit grumpy today?

My point was a fair one and quite correct. Most factory rifles are fitted with barrels that are too slow for modern projectiles. I didn’t say a thing about a specific twist rate, but you are right that in 6.5 it’s not currently a problem. Have a nice day.