twist rate on Remington 700 22-250 SPS
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yoteslayer77
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I haven't had any luck with the 55 gn. thru mine. Mine likes the 40 and the 50 gn Vmax.
Rustydust
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Originally Posted By: joedYes, 1:14 is correct which limits you to bullets of 50 to 55 gr. Why Remington hasn't changed the twist to something faster has me puzzled.
While it would be nice if they offered as an option a barrel with perhaps a 1-9" twist, for most of us, me included, the 1-14" twist is fine. I think that I might rather that it had a 1-12" twist as it would likely be better should the day ever come that I want to try 60 grain bullets. But all I ever shoot out of mine is 40 to 55 grain bullets I am good with what it has.
While it would be nice if they offered as an option a barrel with perhaps a 1-9" twist, for most of us, me included, the 1-14" twist is fine. I think that I might rather that it had a 1-12" twist as it would likely be better should the day ever come that I want to try 60 grain bullets. But all I ever shoot out of mine is 40 to 55 grain bullets I am good with what it has.
tripod3
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Originally Posted By: RustydustOriginally Posted By: joedYes, 1:14 is correct which limits you to bullets of 50 to 55 gr. Why Remington hasn't changed the twist to something faster has me puzzled.
While it would be nice if they offered as an option a barrel with perhaps a 1-9" twist, for most of us, me included, the 1-14" twist is fine. I think that I might rather that it had a 1-12" twist as it would likely be better should the day ever come that I want to try 60 grain bullets. But all I ever shoot out of mine is 40 to 55 grain bullets I am good with what it has.
1/12 might be ok but I am quite happy with the 14 twist doing exactly what it was designed for and became popular for. Shooting quite flat to 400 yds at a good velocity. Going faster twist would diminish both velocity and barrel life.
Faster twist barrels and factory rifles are available for those that choose.
While it would be nice if they offered as an option a barrel with perhaps a 1-9" twist, for most of us, me included, the 1-14" twist is fine. I think that I might rather that it had a 1-12" twist as it would likely be better should the day ever come that I want to try 60 grain bullets. But all I ever shoot out of mine is 40 to 55 grain bullets I am good with what it has.
1/12 might be ok but I am quite happy with the 14 twist doing exactly what it was designed for and became popular for. Shooting quite flat to 400 yds at a good velocity. Going faster twist would diminish both velocity and barrel life.
Faster twist barrels and factory rifles are available for those that choose.