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Old 10-02-2012, 09:26   #5
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I'm not too sure about the twist rate, is 1:7 the most common? Is it used for the heavier bullets?
1 in 7 will be good for anything from about 50 grain on up. Some of the lighter constructed bullets may come apart out of a fast barrel like that, but I've never had an issue with any of the 55gr stuff I've shot. Accuracy may or may not be as good with the lighter bullets as with heavier, as well.
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