twist rate for 300 wsm

[limige]

I am debating about a build. its my understanding this caliber does best with 175 gr bullets. hornandy 168 amax are readily available and reasonably priced. I want the speed from the lighter bullets.

i'm looking at ordering a shilen barrel. standard is 10 twist for up to 220 gr. but if i'm going to shoot 168's should I just buy a 14 twist since that's max for that twist rate?

the only other bullet I would consider are the 175 vld's but the price on those has me steering to amax

[scope eye]

It depends on how fast you are going to send them, and how aggressive you are with your reloading, if you are not then I would probably go with a 12 twist.

Dean

[limige]

well i'm not scared to load hot I just watch the primers. 12 might be a better comprise though

[Robinhood]

Custom barrel? 11 twist. 150-210 grain no problem/

[D.ID]

The WSM is an impressive little cartridge. Mine is a 1-11 and I find the 190vld was my best performer, my hunting partner use a 230 in his 1-10 and is doing some impressive work with it, even making wish I was running 1-10".
If your convinced you want to use light weights the 1-11 or 1-12 makes sense but.... don't sell it "short" it can do very well with heavies and if you have any doubt at all error on the fast side.

[limige]

I definitely want to stay up around 3000 fps or better so I want to stick to the lighter bullets

[D.ID]

You can throw the 178 a-max @ 3K easily. I could probably hit 3K with my 190s but it would be pushing hard, I run a mild accuracy load at 2875fps currently.
Both the 168 and 178 a-max are in my favorites list tho, great choice either way.

[limige]

the 168's are so easy to find that's a big reason. otherwise I would be shooting bergers. can't justify double the price. both are terrific bullets, I shoot vld's in my creedmoor