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Old 05-06-2011, 09:39 PM
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Default 1/9 or 1/7 twist

I did a little google searching and it sounds like 1/9 is more versitle. What do you all suggest?
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It all depends on what weight of bullets you want to use. 1/9 is pretty much guaranteed to work with bullets in the 63-65 grain range (with weights below being a better match), 69s might work, and 77s likely won't.

A 1/7 twist barrel will work acceptably well with all current .224 bullets, so it's the most versatile option.

If you don't plan to sling the heavies, then a 1/9 will work, but If I were choosing a new barrel, it would definitely be 1/7.

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What these guys have said. Adding to that I had a 1/9 that would stabilize 77gr bullets out to 100 yards I know. Using a 1/9 its hit or miss on those. I like 1/7 because i won't shoot anything lighter than 55 gr.
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Where does that leave me with a 1/8? what should I be looking for?
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1/8 is kinda a compromise. You still should be able to sling 77 gr out of that but def not 80.
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