77gr in 1x8?

[khc3]

Just wondering what your experiences were shooting 77gr through a 1x8 twist barrel?

I realize that each barrel is different, but looking for a general idea.

I have a 18" 1x8 MRP barrel that I want to cut down to 16", but if it won't shoot 77gr well, I will just sell it and buy a 16" 1x7 barrel.

Thanks for any thoughts on the matter!

[Robb Jensen]

75-77gr in a 1x8 shoots fine out of every barrel I've shot in 1x8 (16", 18" and 20")

[TheActivePatriot]

1x8 is the ideal twist for the heavy match bullets. That's why most CMP service rifle shooters run a 1X8 barrel. You really only need 1x7 twist for tracers and AP. Any other bullet that's short enough to feed from the magazine will work just fine in 1x8 barrels.

[LBG375]

I have an 18" 1/8 barrel, and it shoots Black Hills 77gr better than any other ammo I have put through it. It likes the heavy bullets.

[DocGKR]

As noted, 1/8 is fine for 75/77 gr.

[ccoker]

I have a Sabre 1/8 16" stainless
sub MOA with 75g TAP