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jimb16
08-12-2016, 07:18 PM
I'm thinking of expanding my collection to include a 300 blackout. I will probably dedicate it to cast shooting only. What twist rates are you guys using and how is your success with that twist?

RU shooter
08-12-2016, 07:49 PM
When I had mine a few years back I had a 20" 12 twist made up just for cast bullet use I had no use for the subsonic stuff . Worked quiet well with just about any cast bullet I fed it from 155 -200 gr

Tim

garym1a2
08-12-2016, 07:54 PM
I got a 1:8 twist 16 inch blackout AR and I get good result with cast bullets, Lee 155gr running 1850 fps. Gas checked bullet.

Smoke4320
08-12-2016, 08:48 PM
230-247 gr subsonics you will need 1-7
Mine still shoots down to 150 gr at 1900 fps extremely well

osteodoc08
08-12-2016, 08:52 PM
My newest BO has a 1:6 twist IIRC. At the velocity it shoots, the RPM levels are just fine for 110-220gr loadings.

The faster the twist on the BO, the better, especially for subs.

Moonie
08-13-2016, 10:13 PM
We have 4 barrels and all are 1-8" and shoot 230gr and 247gr subs just fine. No issues with instability at all.

runfiverun
08-14-2016, 12:56 AM
1-7
everything from sub up through 2400 is fine.
slow needs the faster twist especially if your using anything over 200grs.