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Old 08-06-2009, 09:15 PM
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Default Twist rate for .222 ?

Trying to get some opinions on a 1-10" twist with 40 and 50gr bullets in a .222. Good,Bad,any opinions?
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Old 08-06-2009, 09:30 PM
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Default Excellent choice

Though faster than needed for 40-50 gr pills, it should work just fine, and allow 55-60gr bullet use, if ever desired.
Is it a barrel that is available, or being ordered?

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Old 08-06-2009, 11:45 PM
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For 40-50gr bullets I would go with a 1x14 twist, unless you got the barrel for next to nothing and know a gunsmith who works cheap.

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Old 08-07-2009, 01:08 AM
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The gun I`m looking at only comes in a 10" twist.
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Old 08-07-2009, 01:15 AM
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The gun I`m looking at only comes in a 10" twist.
What gun is that?
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Old 08-07-2009, 01:59 AM
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CVA Apex with Bergara barrel.
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Old 08-07-2009, 04:44 AM
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CVA Apex with Bergara barrel.
I think their barrel for the Encore is the same a 1 in 10. I have a 1 in 10 in my 222 Remington Mag and it shoots 40's like a house a fire.
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Old 04-01-2011, 10:07 AM
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Default Faster Twist Allows Heavier Bullets

For some reason beyond me my Rem 700 in 22-250 would not stabilize Sierra 53 grn bullets, 17 of 20 bullets went through the target sideways at 100 yds. The twist of the barrel is 1-10. The problem was resolved by changing to Sierra 55 grn Blitz bullets.

I would say you would be fine with light bullets in a 1-10 twist. But if your bullets show instabity I would go to bullets in the 55 grn range. Most any 55-60 grn bullets with say H 335 powder will smoke any Varmint out to 250 yd.

All my .222 barrels and 22 PPC barrels are 1-14 or 1-15 twist. With these barrels I shoot either Berger, Watson, Sierra, or my own bullets. Bullets weights range from 51 to 55 grn, all flat base.

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