18” 22 creed barrel twist

[NChunter89]

Looking to build a 22 creed with a 18” proof barrel. Trying to decide on twist rate for the barrel. Would like to run 88 gr ELD-M handloads so I was thinking 1-7” twist. Anyone had any experience with this? Also, if I did go 1-7” twist do you think this barrel could still be used with the 80 grain ELD-M factory load, or would it be spinning too fast for the jacket to stay together?

 

[SupressYourself]

Personally, I'd go with an 8 twist and shoot 75s or 80s.
However, the 7 twist will be fine with the 80s as well. With an 18" barrel, I doubt you'll be able to hit the velocity required to overspin them.

 

[NChunter89]

Ok. I had a 20” 1-8” twist 22 creedmoor that ran the 75 and 80 eldm really well, but didn’t seem to like the 88’s. That was my reasoning for looking at a 1-7 this time around.

 

[alf]

Personally, I'd go with an 8 twist and shoot 75s or 80s.

That's where I'd be. With the velocity loss in an 18" tube, I'd want to get some of it back with the lighter bullets over the 88's.

 

[NChunter89]

Thanks for the replies. I ordered the 8 twist barrel so we’ll see how it goes. Thanks again