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To: WOBBLY BOB
Select the bullet first and the twist rate to stabilize that bullet. Google "Greenhill Formula" for details on how to calculate the necessary twist rate for a particular bullet.

Too slow a twist with produce an unstable bullet and poor accuracy.

Too fast a twist is detrimental to accuracy.

A 1:9" or 1:10" twist will stabilize all common bullets less than 64 grains in weight, without degrading accuracy. Faster twists and heavier bullets in the .223 Rem / 5.56mm are a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. If you need longer range or better terminal performance, use a rifle chambered for a larger cartridge.

15 posted on 11/28/2008 10:55:17 PM PST by Buffalo Head (Illigitimi non carborundum)
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To: Buffalo Head

shooting 80 gr Sierras is an option that is available and has applications. 600 yd slow fire prone is one. I have fired my spacegun with these bullets at 1000 yds and the rifle/bullet combo performed well. The barrel is 26 inch SS with 1:7.75. At 1000 yds all my rounds were still supersonic.


16 posted on 11/29/2008 6:08:49 AM PST by wastoute
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