You've talked me into it...
I've pretty much decided my next Savage barrel will be a Criterion 22" 223AI in light varmint contour...only thing I'm not certain about is the barrel twist.
Intended purpose is paper and steel out to 650yd @ 500' ASL elevation, and I want to shoot the 80gr A-Max since it drifts a bit less than the 75gr A-Max even going 100fps slower. I think I can get 80s to around 2900-2950fps with a 22" tube.
I know 8 twist will stabilize the 75gr A-Max...will it suffice for the 80gr A-Max or should I just go with a 7 twist?
I've pretty much decided my next Savage barrel will be a Criterion 22" 223AI in light varmint contour...only thing I'm not certain about is the barrel twist.
Intended purpose is paper and steel out to 650yd @ 500' ASL elevation, and I want to shoot the 80gr A-Max since it drifts a bit less than the 75gr A-Max even going 100fps slower. I think I can get 80s to around 2900-2950fps with a 22" tube.
I know 8 twist will stabilize the 75gr A-Max...will it suffice for the 80gr A-Max or should I just go with a 7 twist?