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Pretty sure I'm good to go, but wanted to check with some guys who shoot them.

I've got a stainless 700 DBM that's getting a new barrel. It's going to be a vanilla 280 Rem, shooting 160 SGK and 162 ELDX(if I can find them).

I got a great deal on a #3 SS Shilen blank, with a 1-9 twist. I know that 8 would probably be preferred, but I want to know if any of you shoot this combo with a 1-9, and how it does.

As far as elevation, I'm at sea level in Virginia.

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You will be fine with 1:9. Will be a great rig for ya

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I put a 1:9" JC Custom bbl on mine. I'm quite happy with it as is.

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I have a 9 twist on my 28 Nosler and it stabilizes 180 vlds.

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Any reason NOT to go 8 if starting from scratch?

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Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Any reason NOT to go 8 if starting from scratch?


Not in my book. 7.5/8’s for anything 7mm for me.


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Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Any reason NOT to go 8 if starting from scratch?


OP got "a great deal on a #3 SS Shilen blank, with a 1-9 twist".

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Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Any reason NOT to go 8 if starting from scratch?


8 would be an excellent choice IMHO



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Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Any reason NOT to go 8 if starting from scratch?



If I was ordering a bbl from Shilen, I would have gone with an 8. But, I got my blank for half price, from a guy who abandoned his project.

Sounds like the 1-9 will work perfectly. Still trying to decide 22, or 24 inches. Most likely, 24.

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Yep. Understood!

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Originally Posted by AKwolverine
Yep. Understood!


For sure. 1/2 price barrels and a 1/9 will do all kinds of good stuff.


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Yep. Understood!


For sure. 1/2 price barrels and a 1/9 will do all kinds of good stuff.


And make you feel less guilty about shooting out the throat.

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Still trying to decide 22, or 24 inches. Most likely, 24.


Split the diff at 23".

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does anyone know why companies chose to spin the 280 1;10? i would assume thats pretty much good for 150 gr. max?


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Originally Posted by gitem_12
does anyone know why companies chose to spin the 280 1;10? i would assume thats pretty much good for 150 gr. max?


I have always wondered myself to be honest.


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Originally Posted by beretzs
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does anyone know why companies chose to spin the 280 1;10? i would assume thats pretty much good for 150 gr. max?


I have always wondered myself to be honest.

it's merely informational to me I dont plan on shooting anything heavier than 150s anyway..I havea 7 mag for 160s


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Originally Posted by gitem_12
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does anyone know why companies chose to spin the 280 1;10? i would assume thats pretty much good for 150 gr. max?


I have always wondered myself to be honest.

it's merely informational to me I dont plan on shooting anything heavier than 150s anyway..I havea 7 mag for 160s


I just wonder why a company that puts 9.5's on a 7 mag and 7-08 would put a 10 on a 280? Seems like it'd cost more to change the barrels out just to make them less versatile.


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Originally Posted by beretzs
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does anyone know why companies chose to spin the 280 1;10? i would assume thats pretty much good for 150 gr. max?


I have always wondered myself to be honest.

it's merely informational to me I dont plan on shooting anything heavier than 150s anyway..I havea 7 mag for 160s


I just wonder why a company that puts 9.5's on a 7 mag and 7-08 would put a 10 on a 280? Seems like it'd cost more to change the barrels out just to make them less versatile.


Not just one company either. my New Model 70 FWT is 1: 10


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Originally Posted by gitem_12
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does anyone know why companies chose to spin the 280 1;10? i would assume thats pretty much good for 150 gr. max?


I have always wondered myself to be honest.

it's merely informational to me I dont plan on shooting anything heavier than 150s anyway..I havea 7 mag for 160s


I just wonder why a company that puts 9.5's on a 7 mag and 7-08 would put a 10 on a 280? Seems like it'd cost more to change the barrels out just to make them less versatile.


Not just one company either. my New Model 70 FWT is 1: 10


That's EXACTLY what I was thinking of! Love me some Winchester, but that made no sense though.


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