Best Barrel Twist For 280 AI (SAAMI) Up To 160 Accubonds (Hunting)

[Orezona]

I'm leaning to 1:9. Going to order soon from NSS.



Thank you in advance.

[alphapygmy]

1-9 will be fine for 160 Accubonds. I have a 1-9 284W that does excellent with the 160’s and am building a 280AI with 9 twist for 160 AB’s and 120TTSX.

[Fuj']

A 9 twister will do but, if an 8.5 is available I'd snag it.

[Orezona]

Would the 8.5 be too much for 150 BT''s and Partitions?

[Fuj']

Would the 8.5 be too much for 150 BT''s and Partitions?

You'll be fine. The other thing to consider is them longer bullets
like Berger is making. Keep all your bases covered.

[SageRat Shooter]

I've been researching the .280 AI for a month or so now, as it is what I want to build next. I plan to shoot the 162 ELDX and a 8.5-9 twist is recommended from everything that I've read.

I'm going to go with a 9 twist CBI in 280AI.

[Orezona]

You'll be fine. The other thing to consider is them longer bullets
like Berger is making. Keep all your bases covered.

Thank you sir!

[Orezona]

1-9 will be fine for 160 Accubonds. I have a 1-9 284W that does excellent with the 160’s and am building a 280AI with 9 twist for 160 AB’s and 120TTSX.

Thank you sir!

[Orezona]

Does anyone happen to know the approximate weight of the 116 WW 22" 30-06 Barrel? I won't have the tools to remove the barrel until I have the new barrel.

[jpdown]

Most of the 22” Savage factory sporter barrels I’ve put on scale were around 2 lbs, 6 oz.

[Orezona]

Most of the 22” Savage factory sporter barrels I’ve put on scale were around 2 lbs, 6 oz.

Thank you Sir. Sorry for the delayed appreciation.