Mine was a 1 in 8 and it shot the 105s very well. If starting over I'd do a 1 in 7 or 1 in 7.5.
I dont know if there is any science behind it but I think the added twist helps initiate expansion. I shot a lot of 85 sierras out of mine at deer and they performed out of proportion to their size and case capacity.
I think there is something special about fast twist, modest velocity and relatively soft bullets. It just worked
Now I've about talked myself into another one
Man, I’ve almost talked myself into one
