.308 178gr ELD Match 1:12 only??

[Bang]

Bought a box to try in my 10 FCP-K, which is 1:10. When I got home I saw the label Twist Rate 1-12"

Anyone know from experience if this is dead nuts or is it (I'm hoping) just a guide?

[gbflyer]

I think 12 is the minimum recommendation. 10 should be perfectly fine.

[Rob01]

You will be fine with the 10 twist. It's faster than the 12 and will stabilize them fine. I have used the 178s in 10, 11 and 12 twists and they all shot fine.

[Bang]

Whew! Thanks!!!

[bearcatrp]

My pet load for my 10T 308 is the 178 ELD-X using varget with 43.9 gr @2720 fps. 1:10 twist. Keep shooting them.

[pwrdbytrd]

Interested to hear results.

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[Bang]

Working with 168 SMK and Hornady Match 168 for now. When I get to the ELD Match I'll be sure to post. Thanks.

[Rob01]

You will have no issues. Try loading them .020" off the lands. All my AMAX and ELDs like that seating depth.

[bearcatrp]

You will have no issues. Try loading them .020" off the lands. All my AMAX and ELDs like that seating depth.

Really. I tried loading them 0.020 off the lands and it looked like a shotgun blast. I load mine at 2.810 and can put 3 in a quarter @100 yards. What's our setup Rob01? I may have to try it again.

[Rob01]

Can depend on the rifle and load but in a bunch of calibers and weights, including the .308 with the 178s, the .020" worked best but they also shot good at the basic 2.800" as well. They didn't mind a jump. This is from my 3 custom .308s. Loading with Varget.

[Chrazy-Chris]

I think these warnings on heavy bullets are meant to imply that you must have 1:12 or faster twist. Heavier bullets require faster rifling. My 1:10 likes 175's.