Author Topic: 6.5 TCU to 6.5 JDJ (Read 583 times)

JD HHI 6092® · « **on:** February 01, 2005, 07:03:14 AM »

I was wondering what the barrel twist rate is for a 6.5 TCU? Is the twist rate good enough to have it rechambered to a 6.5 JDJ? I think SSK uses 1-8 twist in there 6.5 custom barrels. Will the 6.5 TCU twist rate stabilize all bullet weights?

Thanks

jhalcott · « **Reply #1 on:** February 01, 2005, 07:20:50 AM »

My t/c book says 1/8 twist for the 6.5 tc/u.That should do for most 6.5 bullets. My 6.5 JDJ dotes on 120 grain bullets.85's run about 1 moa, 140's are slower and less accurate than any other weight.I've tried.The 6.5 is good for ground hog thru deer with the 120's

JD HHI 6092® · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2005, 08:38:35 AM »

Quote from: jhalcott

The 6.5 is good for ground hog thru deer with the 120's

Thanks for the information.

Buddy of mine who lives in Alaska uses his 6.5 on caribou.

C A Plater · « **Reply #3 on:** February 02, 2005, 09:02:42 AM »

My VV 6.5tcu barrel is a Douglas 1-9" twist. It shoots 120 grain and lighter with superb accuracy. I would want the faster 1-8" twist if I were planning on 140 grain or heavier as a steady diet. Seeing as I use it for hunting and not silhouette shooting, the 120 is just dandy.

grk · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2005, 12:50:38 PM »

My 6.5 tcu is a factory barrel with a 1 in 10" twist. I have tried nothing heavier than 120 gr. yet. I think T/C made them in different twist rates.