Quote Originally Posted by Flouncer
Wrangler, I would be interested to hear how the 7-08 shoots with anything GREATER than 140 gr, i.e 145, 150 and up. Any plans to use those bullets ? I ask as the Savages now come with an 11.5:1 twist only. Thanks.
We put some SMK 150gr through my brother's. They didn't pattern well. The Nosler 120s with the ballistic tip group the best by far. If you want to go over 120gr with that slow of a twist rate the round will never stabolize. You really need a tighter twist to increase the bullet weight.

Northlander has some barrels with tighter twists for about 250 I believe.

Good luck,
Merritt
SGT USMC vet.