Weatherby Mark V Barrel Rate of Twist

[crazyelk]

I have a WeatherbyMark V in .300 WBY Mag. What is the standard rate of twist on those barrels? I am wanting to try out some Barnes 180 gr. TTSX bullets. Barnes recommends having a barrel greater than 1:10. Anybody try these bullets in Mark V's?

 

[just_a_hunter]

That bullet comes in a standard load direct from the Weatherby factory.

http://www.midwayusa.com/viewProduct/?productNumber=824009

I have shot that bullet in a Winchester Model 70 .300 win mag with great (accuracy) results that had a 1 in 10" twist.

You are plenty good to go with your rifle and that bullet...

Good luck..

Todd

 

[just_a_hunter]

I also forgot to add, Weatherby .30 cal rifles do come in a 1 in 10" twist.

http://www.weatherby.com/product/rifles/markv/fibermark

Todd

 

[buffalo]

That is what shoots best in my Mark V.

 

[crazyelk]

Good enough! Care to share some load data if you are handloading.

 

[crazyelk]

Would this inlude the Tipped TSX?

 

[Cahunter805]

Crazy, with the 180TTSX I'd try RL22 or H1000. Those have worked very well. Also barnes does have load data on their website. Good luck.