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Kimber makes their 308's in a 1:12 twist.
I'd be looking to shoot ~180 grain bullets out of this for elk, if I bought it.
From what I've read, 308's prefer faster twist rates for bullets on the heavier end 180 grains and up.
anyone with personal experience on this?
shane
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Folks been shooting 180's in 30-06's and 308's forever. I'd think you're good to go. But it wouldn't cost much to make sure. Or maybe a member here can try it.
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1:12 is plenty for 180's. Pointy 200 grainers or more wouldn't fare so well, but they're a bit much for a .308 case anyway.
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I loaded 200 accubonds, 200 woodleighs, 200 Sierra Game Kings, 200 Nosler Partitions, 180 Accubonds, 185 Bergers, and 180 sciroccos in my Kimber Montana 308....none of them keyholed at 100 yards...but I think I'll be settling on 200 NPTs or 180 Sciroccos cause they shot the best for me.
I wouldn't worry too much about 180s and 1:12 in my experience.
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If the montana 8400 300wsm has the same twist, mine really liked the 180 accubond
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my 308 montana shoots 308's fine.
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my 308 montana shoots 308's fine. well, that's encouraging...
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I would think a 308 Montana was just made to shoot 150 TTSX's
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my 308 montana shoots 308's fine. well, that's encouraging... Wondering now what else he's tried in it...........
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If the montana 8400 300wsm has the same twist, mine really liked the 180 accubond If the Montana 300WSM has the same twist, mine really liked the 200gr. Partition and Accubond.
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Mine has shot 165TSX with no problem and they are as long as 180gr conventional bullets. IMHO the 165TSX will work splendidly on anything you would care to shoot with a 308.
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I shot 175 Sierra Match Kings out of mine and they worked well.
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my 308 montana shoots 308's fine. How does it shoot 7MM's?
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