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107 SMK stabilize vs. twist rate

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I have a heavy barrel Savage .243 with a 9.25" twist. Will a 107 Sierra Match King bullet stabilize with this twist rate? I know 1 in 10 won't and 1 in 8 will but I'm not sure my barrel will stabilize this projectile.
 
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It's the length of the bullet that might make it iffy not the weight of the bullet. The bullet might need a longer distance to stabilize like maybe 150 to 200 yards instead of 100 yards. Your max could be 105 grains. Only way to find out is to shoot it.
 
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