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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.
Thanks!
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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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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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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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Any reason NOT to go 8 if starting from scratch? 8 would be an excellent choice IMHO
I got banned on another web site for a debate that happened on this site. That's a first
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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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For sure. 1/2 price barrels and a 1/9 will do all kinds of good stuff.
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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". #Cantdecide
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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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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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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
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
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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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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
The government plans these shootings by targeting kids from kindergarten that the government thinks they can control with drugs until the appropriate time--DerbyDude
Whatever. Tell the oompa loompa's hey for me. [/quote]. LtPPowell
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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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