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what twist rate

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  • 19-04-2008 11:26pm
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    meathshooter
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    I am trying to decide which twist rate would be better 1 in 8 or 1 in 12 for
    a .223


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    foxshooter243
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    meathshooter wrote: »
    I am trying to decide which twist rate would be better 1 in 8 or 1 in 12 for
    a .223

    if you want to use standard ammo say 40 ,50 grain then 1;12
    however if you wish to have a more versatile rifle capable of using
    everything from 40 grain v max through to 80 grain v max then you must choose the fast 1;8 twist, this becomes much more important as we hope to have the ability to reload soon and you will be able to work up long range target loads.;)


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    meathshooter
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    foxshooter243 wrote: »
    if you want to use standard ammo say 40 ,50 grain then 1;12
    however if you wish to have a more versatile rifle capable of using
    everything from 40 grain v max through to 80 grain v max then you must choose the fast 1;8 twist, this becomes much more important as we hope to have the ability to reload soon and you will be able to work up long range target loads.;)
    that is what im thinking ,reloading would be a big plus with the 1in8


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