Best rate of twist for custom barrel

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T-Duster
Best rate of twist for custom barrel

Post by T-Duster » December 31st, 2014, 11:04 am

Sabot shooter only in 50 caliber, short 20 inch barrel. Need to know best twist rate to have put in barrel. Several options available.

DiscMan

Re: Best rate of twist for custom barrel

Post by DiscMan » January 22nd, 2015, 8:41 pm

You would do best with a faster twist barrel, In the fifty I would go with a 1 in 24 or 22. This will allow you to shoot longer bullets at longer ranges.

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Re: Best rate of twist for custom barrel

Post by GMB54-120 » January 23rd, 2015, 10:35 am

A 20" barrel would not be my choice for longer ranges. It would make a fine brush gun. I shoot upto 385gr bullets in a 1-28 20". I cant imagine how a faster twist would help much for this application.
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