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Having a 7x57 built. Specs.... Dumoulin Mauser action American Walnut stock 13 5/8" LOP Shilen barrel #2 contour 22" long 1-11" twist for the 140 gr Nosler Partition & Sierra. Leupold 2-7x scope & Talley rings. Fluer de lis with ribbon. 1" red recoil pad Grip cap Be ready in a year. Will be a long wait. 
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If it was me I'd run a faster twist than that, no downside to it. That is a slow twist for a 7mm caliber cartridge.
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why the slow twist barrel on a cal that does its best with a 160 gr bullet or heavier?
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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The 1980 model Winchester M-70 FW in 7X57 was twisted 1/8 3/4,can't recall reading on the fire anyone having accuracy issues with the 140/150 bullets. Now the long throats is a separate issue.
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No cheek piece,fore end tip,iron sights and engraving.
The twist rate is what I want for the 140 gr Nosler & Sierra bullets.
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Ken,
Talk to MuleDeer about setting up a 7x57 to shoot 140 grain bullets. I don't recall all the details but he was not completely happy with the custom rifle he had built.
Don't know the twist on his barrel, but I believe he had it reamed for a short throat.
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Have two other 7mm Mausers and use 160's in those. This one will be for the 140 gr Nosler Partition and Sierra.
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Should be a great hunting rifle with 140 gr bullets
A Doe walks out of the woods today and says, that is the last time I'm going to do that for Two Bucks.
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Intend to use it next year for deer season,if I draw a tag,which should happen.
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Post photos of the rifle when finished
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Will do,but a reminder,it'll be a year from now.
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Ken,
Who is doing the work?
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Ken,
Interesting project.
Seems you're convinced eleven twist will shoot 140's better than std. 7x57 twist.
Fill us in on the decision process.
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Decision process..... just cause. 
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The 1980 model Winchester M-70 FW in 7X57 was twisted 1/8 3/4,can't recall reading on the fire anyone having accuracy issues with the 140/150 bullets. Now the long throats is a separate issue.
Doc I've got one of those 1980 models. I have yet to find a bullet weight it does not like. I prefer the 140 Partition, for Deer, though.
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Decision process..... just cause.  Gotcha...  Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing anything...  DF
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Wait!! How'd I miss this a couple days ago??
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why the slow twist barrel on a cal that does its best with a 160 gr bullet or heavier? ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ This. If you want to shoot 130-150s....break out your .270...
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Cause it's my rifle (and money) and that's what I want.
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