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I am currently building a long range toy from a Black Shadow 300 win mag. I am starting out leaving original barrel (for now). Some places I read lists it as 1:10 twist and some (fewer) list it as 1:9. Which is correct?

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Last Year in the Catalog 2004
Caliber / Gauge 300 Win Mag
Item Number 535021233
UPC 048702110351
Action Length LA
Magazine Capacity 3
Barrel Length 26"
Nominal Overall Length 44 3/4"
Nominal Length of Pull 13 3/4"
Nominal Drop at Comb 9/16"
Nominal Drop at Heel 813/1000"
Nominal Weight 7 lbs 4 oz
Rate of Twist 1:10
U.S. Suggested Retail $553.00

SOURCE: http://www.winchesterguns.com/products/ ... =535021233

Thanks! I am new to LR shooting but not hunting and am learnign a LOT! I bought this rifle used and have no idea of round count but am going to attempt to see how accurate I can make it with the standard barel for now and if I like it upgrade the barrel at a later date. Going to try using off the shelf match grade ammo until I get into reloading and I needed to know twist to select a round.

Sounds like a great project...keep us in the loop !!

As I stated I am trying this on a budget just to see what I can accomplish (accuracy wise). Here is the model 70 as I bought it ($400).

Since then I have adjusted the trigger to a crisp 2.5 pounds and added a Choate Ultimate Sniper stock (used $150).

I have also ordered a Witt Machine clamp on brake ($110 delivered) and a Talley Mfg. 20MOA base ($70). I will post more pics as parts come in.

Man...that new stock really gave that old M70 a new look !!

I like the look but it really accentuates the pencil barrel. It will probably make it worse with the brake on it. We'll see in a few weeks!

Here it is with the brake and a cheap bipod off my 22-250.