Rate of Twist ?

[edge]

I have a rifle with a 1:14 rate of twist.

Will a 30 Caliber 150 grain NAB stabilize with this twist.

I see a lot of copper so this must be fairly long, does anyone have the actual length of this bullet.

I expect to hunt medium sized Whitetails with a MV of 3000+, assuming that the NAB is too long to stabilize, does anyone have an alternate selection? 125 NBT ( too explosive?? ).

Thanks for the replies.

edge.

 

[280AI]

125NBT IS A VARMINT bullet. Although it may be suitable for use from a 30-30 hand gun. But in a 300WM?? Where do you people come up with these crazy bullet ideas???

 

[edge]

125NBT IS A VARMINT bullet. Although it may be suitable for use from a 30-30 hand gun. But in a 300WM?? Where do you people come up with these crazy bullet ideas???

Thank you for your reply.

As far as I know, Nosler came up with these bullets!

The main question was for a 150 grain NAB. Is it your opinion that the NAB is a varmint bullet also?

Instead of asking if it will stabilize, since I am perfectly capable of calculating that, do you know the OAL of the 150 grain NAB?

thank you again,

edge.

 

[Guest]

The nominal length for the 150 AB is 1.210", Hope this helps.

 

[edge]

The nominal length for the 150 AB is 1.210", Hope this helps.

Thank you, about 0.10 too long for good stability with a 1:14 twist.

thanks,

edge.

 

[280AI]

The NAB is an excellent choice for whitetails. I did the point blank, dead center of the shoulder with a mv of 3200+. Needless to say, I got an exit hole, not a terrible lot of meat damaged, and a very dead 6 point. If you are wanting to go light, i would suggest giving the Barnes 130XLC a look. Although I am a fan of the NAB, I am very much a Barnes X slut. And until someone builds a better mousetrap, I'll stay that way.