Twist Rate For 175 ABLR

luv2safari

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Aug 31, 2026
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New here but I'm old and am on other forums. I love Nosler bullets and started reloading in 1959 for 30-06 and 7mm Wby mag.

I have a Kimber Mountain Ascent + Peak on the way in 7 Rem Mag. These have a 26" 1:9.5 twist rate. I want to shoot 175 ABLR for my NV elk hunt this November, but I'm a bit hesitant, since these have a relatively slow pitch. Launched at 3,100 FPS using Grand powder, which I find excellent in over-bore rounds and especially in my 6.5 PRC with 142 ABLRs, will the 9:5 pitch stabilize the 175 ABLR? Shots could exceed 400 yards.

I thank you in advance.
L2S
 
Welcome to the forum.
The 175 ABLR might be a tab too long to stabilize in a 9.5t. The 168 ABLR could be an alternative.

JD338
 
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