Load for 130gr 25-06

[aardvaark]

I’m considering buying a barrel for my shot-out 25-06. I’ll go with a 26.” Berger says a 1:10 twist will stabilize both of their 130 and 133gr offerings. (From their website twist rate calculator.) But I haven’t been able to find a load for these bullets yet. Does anyone have a Berger manual with that info they’d like to share with me? Or a program that can work that info out for me? Thank you, in advance. AF

 

[Suther]

The 133 calls for a 1:8 twist (So does the 135):

https://bergerbullets.com/product/25-caliber-133-grain-elite-hunter/

I don't see a 130 on their site. Just 115 (which calls for a 1:10), 133, and 135.

 

[aardvaark]

Thank you for pointing that out. I used their twist rate calculator incorrectly. And when you enter the bullet it gives the options of 130 and 133gr. 8 twist still puts the 133 in the marginal category, 7.5 will do the trick.

 

[dan belisle]

Thank you for pointing that out. I used their twist rate calculator incorrectly. And when you enter the bullet it gives the options of 130 and 133gr. 8 twist still puts the 133 in the marginal category, 7.5 will do the trick.

Who makes a 7.5 twist 25 cal barrel? - dan

 

[rar]

Krieger and rock creek. I do believe.

 

[dan belisle]

Krieger and rock creek. I do believe.

Thank you. - dan

 

[orgrabbit]

Jury barrels did mine in 1-7.5.

 

[brybenn]

Jury barrels did mine in 1-7.5.

Have you tried light weight bullets in the 75 to 87gr range in your 1-7.5 twist?

 

[orgrabbit]

Have you tried light weight bullets in the 75 to 87gr range in your 1-7.5 twist?

No I have not, mostly 117,120 ,133 and 135. Powder is my issue. What I want is not available.

 

[brybenn]

No I have not, mostly 117,120 ,133 and 135. Powder is my issue. What I want is not available.

I was just curious if they'd shred themselves mid air

 

[orgrabbit]

I was just curious if they'd shred themselves mid air

I have not had that issue. I just acquired some RL 26 to try.

 

[brybenn]

Good to know. I'm going to get a new barrel and stock for my 2506 this year I think

 

[orgrabbit]

Chinchaga is now making 160 grain bullets for 25 caliber.

 

[dan belisle]

Chinchaga is now making 160 grain bullets for 25 caliber.

Need a 1-7 twist at least for that I wpuld imagine. - dan