philcox
WKR
I am primarily mule or black tail deer, occasional Elk, and would like to use it if I EVER got a Moose tag. Based on that I want a rifle I can shoot to approx 600-700 if needed, most of my shots seem to be 300-450. I live in California (so lead free is a must). I don't hand load, so factory ammo is what I will be using (and must be able to find). In talking with a few folks I have narrowed it down to 30-06, 7 mm Remington Magnum, or a 280 AI. Of the 3, seemed that the 7mm was the "best fit".
I then started looking at options (I currently shoot a Savage Storm 110, and don't like it much, or it does not like me, not sure which). Narrowed it down to:
Sub $1K
This whole barrel twist thing has me frustrated. I wish I had never learned about it, I would have just bought a Tikka and been done with it, but now I have had 2 people, who know a LOT more about rifles and things that matter than I do, both say that I should be looking at a "1:8 or so" twist rate if possible.
I'd like some real world input on the "twist" and affect on the gun I am looking to buy, and my use case.
Thanks,
Phil
I then started looking at options (I currently shoot a Savage Storm 110, and don't like it much, or it does not like me, not sure which). Narrowed it down to:
Sub $1K
- Tikka (1:9.5)
- Browning X-Bolt (1:8)
- Christian Arms Ridgeline or Mesa 1:9
- Browning X-Bolt (1:8)
- Cooper Arms (Backcountry or Timberline) (I can't find the twist rate or even where I could buy one of these in CA)
- Proof Research Elevation 1:8
This whole barrel twist thing has me frustrated. I wish I had never learned about it, I would have just bought a Tikka and been done with it, but now I have had 2 people, who know a LOT more about rifles and things that matter than I do, both say that I should be looking at a "1:8 or so" twist rate if possible.
I'd like some real world input on the "twist" and affect on the gun I am looking to buy, and my use case.
Thanks,
Phil