130 gr 308

I use that bullet with a 1-10” twist. It happens to be the most accurate bullet I’ve tried in my .308.
I was turned on to this bullet by a friend from the range who has used it in his .308 and shot thru several cow elk with it.
 
I have to re-barrel a rem 700 243. I think I am going to change it to a 308.

If I would like to shoot the 130 gr Barnes TTSX what twist would be best?

Any input would be appreciated.
@Jamie D Van Roekel
The usual twist is 1 in 10 but if you are going to use the 130ttsx or only up to a 165gn a 1 in 11 twist may be even better.
Bob
 
That light and short of a bullet will work with most twist rates. You may want to just buy a 10” twist in case you want to shoot 180s or heavier down the road. What is making you want to shoot the 130s? Heck that light of a bullet might be better served by the mighty 260 creedmoor. For the record I own 308s and creedmoors. all of them shoot critters dead.
 
Oh, coincidence I posted below Bob? The creedmoor is his second favorite cartridge!
@Two Tracks
You are 100% correct mate the 6.5 crudmore/ manbun is my second favourite cartridge, TO HATE.
Bob
 
I have used a 130 grain X bullet on two large muley bucks from my 300 Sav bolt with 1:12 twist. Nice little combo. One bullet exited chest at 250yrds the other stuck if off shoulder at about 110 yards.................good luck................FWB
 
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284 in a short action is very limited on bullet choices to meet 2.8” mag length. Yes, I have one. Nosler partitions will work seated deep, 145 Speer Grand Slam (junk) works, 140 gr Woodleigh and some of the light Hammer bullets will work. Forget about anything pointy!
 

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