Barrel twist and published data

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Barrel twist and published data

Post by madang55 » 01 Oct 2025, 11:02 am

223R HOWA 20inch fluted, 1:8 twist.
ADI book shows the data for 223R as a 1:12 twist. Is using this data for my HOWA, especially for the heavier 69gr TMK, going to cause a problem, or should I back off a bit?
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Re: Barrel twist and published data

Post by Wapiti » 01 Oct 2025, 11:49 am

It will be absolutely fine.
Start low and work up.
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