Rate of twist?

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Ruger No. 1
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Rate of twist?

Post by Ruger No. 1 »

Does anyone know where I can find the reccomended rate of twist for a .224 55 grain sierra blitzking
gwglave
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Re: Rate of twist?

Post by gwglave »

Ruger No. 1,
That's a tough question to answer without some addtional information. However, here's some links that might enlighten you a bit and help you make up your own mind.

http://www.6mmbr.citymaker.com/barrelFAQ.html#24639

http://www.chuckhawks.com/rifle_twist_list.htm

http://www.riflebarrels.com/articles/bu ... _twist.htm

Hope this info helps you out.
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Re: Rate of twist?

Post by skipper »

I believe that is going to be a 1:12 twist.
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