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What twist on your 6-06?

DF

After acceptable but not especially fine results with RL-22, IMR 7828 turned my unit into a 1/2 moa machine.

I always wanted a 6mm-06 however instead of simply that, I figured a beltless .240 would be better as I would have cheap cases, dies and data. As in have the chamber cut for the .240 W/O the belt and have at it (I got a Mod. 70 Classic Sporter 25-06 instead). The other one is a .400+- on the .240 Wby case so that it would be straight and headspace on the belt, sorta .400 belted Whelan/mini .458. Muddy

I always wanted a 6mm-06 however instead of simply that, I figured a beltless .240 would be better as I would have cheap cases, dies and data. As in have the chamber cut for the .240 W/O the belt and have at it (I got a Mod. 70 Classic Sporter 25-06 instead). The other one is a .400+- on the .240 Wby case so that it would be straight and headspace on the belt, sorta .400 belted Whelan/mini .458. Muddy

It's an 8-twist, Brux.

Great choice of twist and barrel. That's about what I'd go with if I was building.

With that gun, I'd be pushing 105 gr. Scenars per Scenarshooter's suggestion. My 10 twist just couldn't make it happen. But, the 100 gr. NPT should do what I need to do in the meantime.

DF

700Shooter: My custom 240 Weatherby is built on a pre-64 Model 70 Winchester action - it has a 27" stainless medium heavy Hart barrel on it.
This Rifle shoots so well that over the years I have only tried two powders and 3 different bullets in it.
Two of those bullets preferrred IMR 4831 powder.
Best of luck to you with this dandy and useful cartridge.
By the way, the only Nosler Ballistic Tip I have used in my 240 Weatherby was the 70 grainer - I have killt two Buck Antelope with it and do not recall any undue blood shot situations.
Of course I make it a point to place the bullet in the heart/lungs and avoid shoulder and leg bones at all costs.
Hold into the wind
VarmintGuy