Dac9976 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Might seem a daft question to some but are Amax bullets twist rate specific? Cheers Dac Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 no question is daft if you dont know the answer most bullet weights will suit a certain spin rate i.e. barrel twist for thir specific weight generally speaking the heavier the bullet for that caliber the faster it like to be spun i,e, 1-14 twist for a 50 g 6mm to a 1-8.5twist for a 105 grain 6mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Dac Some will specify a minimum twist rate due to their weight. Each twist rate has a range of bullet weights best suited for example a 1:10 .243 will stabilise from 55gr up to 95gr etc. The 105gr Amax is unlikely to perform well in a 1:10 and you'd need to go to a faster twist barrel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Thanks for the quick come back fellas. I only ask because I got hold of some 6mm 105 Amax, says on the box 1/9 twist. I have a 6mm br 1/8 twist.......so can I use them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
provarmint Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Oh yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Ideal:) I take it Varget is the best powder to use with this bullet and caliber? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shooter79 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Ideal:) I take it Varget is the best powder to use with this bullet and caliber? There are other great powders out there, I'm glad Varget has run out as it made me branch out and try others. I'm currently using the Ramshot brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Managed to get hold of some but your right it's like rocking horse that which promotes growth and vigour. Any other recommendations?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Have know idea where that growth and vigour bit came from lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Have know idea where that growth and vigour bit came from lol A swear filter me thinks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Varget will be a little fast for optimal results, I'd have a look at Viht 160 or 165. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Ah right. Makes sense:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Jagged77 you don't recommend Varget then? Why n160-n165? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiff Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Jagged77 you don't recommend Varget then? Why n160-n165? I haven't reloaded smaller calibers in a while, so not certain on loads etc...But he's saying Varget will be a bit too fast a burning, to produce the best (optimal) velocities for such a heavy bullet, for the caliber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I'm going to pick up some powder tomorrow. Not sure what to get now lol Thanks for the advice really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Have you got a reloading guide? If you're going to stick to amax bullets pick up a copy of the Hornady manual it's very good. It will give you a range of powders from different manufacturers for the given bullet. A bit of reading and research will help arrive at a good bullet / powder combination hopefully without lots of trial and error. I've not loaded 105's as my twist is too slow, however looking at the manual I'd be happy with n165, re19, re22 or H4831. I admit to a particular preference to Viht powders however and I'd probably go with n165 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbal Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I'm going to pick up some powder tomorrow. Not sure what to get now lol Thanks for the advice really appreciate it. Have a quick look at the accurate shooter site-esp 6BR section....V140 and 150 are possibles-you will know that powder choice is errrr..... limited at the moment...but if you have a list,you have a better chance!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I've got a manual and will have a read up in the morning. Just had a quick look at accurate shooter, very interesting and helpful site. I have a 20" barrel, just read that a shorter barrel would need a faster powder.......any thoughts on this?? I suppose gbal you get what's available:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6mmBR Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 Have you got a reloading guide? If you're going to stick to amax bullets pick up a copy of the Hornady manual it's very good. It will give you a range of powders from different manufacturers for the given bullet. A bit of reading and research will help arrive at a good bullet / powder combination hopefully without lots of trial and error. I've not loaded 105's as my twist is too slow, however looking at the manual I'd be happy with n165, re19, re22 or H4831. I admit to a particular preference to Viht powders however and I'd probably go with n165 Are you sure your looking at load data for the 6BR? Varget is the go to powder for 105's! Normally around 30 grains will do the trick :-) N150, rel 15 and N540 are other good ones. N165 and 160 are way too slow? Cheers Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jagged 77 Posted November 28, 2013 Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 I guess I should read more carefully! I was looking at my data for 243. Good catch and apologies for the duff info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dac9976 Posted November 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2013 No worries jagged77:) thanks Dave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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