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22-250...what barrel twist?
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Originally posted by MEsquivel View PostLooking for recommenadtions on barrel twist for a 22-250.
1:9 or 1:12
Probably a 24-26” bull barrel that will be used for predator hunting.
You need to look into barrel contours and finished dimensions. A bull barrel or straight cylinder finished @ 26" will weigh 8.22 lbs. Add a BDL action and HS stock the bare rifle will weigh 13 lbs. ... pushing 14.5 lbs with optics.
I'd go with a 22" Sendero contour barrel which will weigh 4.44 lbs. Bare rifle will weigh 8.75-9 lbs
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Originally posted by bsills View PostDumb this down for me. Is the higher twist rate, say 1:9, going to make a bullet go slower no matter the bullet size than a 1:12? Would it be slower but more accurate?
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I shoot a 220 Swift with a 1:14 twist. I shoot from 36 gr up to 60 grain but rarely shoot 60's. My go to bullet most of the time is 55 grain.
It is just my opinion but these rifles were made for shooting smaller grain bullets at higher speeds with the 50-55 gr bullets being the sweet spot for the 22-250 and 220 Swift calibers.
It all depends on what you are using the rifle for but if it will be a dedicated varmint gun, I would recommend 1:12.
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Originally posted by Cajun Blake View PostYou need to look into barrel contours and finished dimensions. A bull barrel or straight cylinder finished @ 26" will weigh 8.22 lbs. Add a BDL action and HS stock the bare rifle will weigh 13 lbs. ... pushing 14.5 lbs with optics.
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Originally posted by MEsquivel View PostI really appreciate everyone’s response.
I do pretend to use it on predators, mainly. I know its capable of taking deer. But I have other rifles I can use for deer... And I wouldnt hesitate on taking a head shot on a hog either.
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