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Old 10-08-2023, 07:08 PM
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Default Barrel twist and bullet Weight

Hey guys, been googling and can’t really find a definitive answer but looking to get into some coyote shooting. I have a Bergara in 6.5 creedmoor, barrel is a 1:8, generally shoot 145g, would I have an issue shooting 95g varmit ammo? Or would I be safer using 120ELDM’s

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Old 10-08-2023, 07:32 PM
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I ised to shoot light Speer TNT's out of my 1:8 ,6.5x55AI accurately, and has has a lot more case capacity than a
Creedmoor.
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Old 10-08-2023, 07:47 PM
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There is only one way to find out, but I have had zero problems with accuracy of lighter bullets in fast twist barrels.
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Old 10-08-2023, 08:13 PM
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Cool! Thanks guys, will likely just buy some instead or reloads. Would it be hard on brass with the small bullet?
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Old 10-09-2023, 08:40 AM
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Cool! Thanks guys, will likely just buy some instead or reloads. Would it be hard on brass with the small bullet?
Nope. Excessive pressure and/or poor brass rezizing practices are what kill brass not bullet size or weight.
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