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Posted By: Dan700mn 7mm 1-9.5 twist? - 01/08/21
Would a 1-9.5 twist barrel in a 7mm mag stabilize a 195 gr Berger bullet?
I’m picking up a bergera hmr 7mag and would like to try these but not certain if the twist rate is fast enough.
Anyone tried this?
Posted By: Jordan Smith Re: 7mm 1-9.5 twist? - 01/08/21
Depending on the atmospheric conditions, barely. Input your specifics here to find out for yourself:

https://bergerbullets.com/twist-rate-calculator/
Posted By: Fotis Re: 7mm 1-9.5 twist? - 01/08/21
The 180 would be a better fit
Posted By: HuntnShoot Re: 7mm 1-9.5 twist? - 01/08/21
Originally Posted by Fotis
The 180 would be a better fit

Agreed. There are better twist rates for the 195, and better bullets for the 1:9.5 7mag.

You'd have a tough time making them worth your while, as you'll lose a significant amount of BC due to marginal stability as the calculator that Jordan posted will show.
Posted By: Dan700mn Re: 7mm 1-9.5 twist? - 01/08/21
Ok, I was kind of afraid of that. I do have 180s that I was using before I switched to the 168s in my other 7mag.
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