I can't seem to find. 1/8 twist .260 Remington DPMS pattern AR barrel in stock anywhere. (20-22", bull profile, threaded 5/8x24). What are the pros/cons of a 1/9 twist? I'm looking to shoot projectiles to stay hyper sonic to 1,000 yards.
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The 1 and 9 will shoot the lighter bullets Better. Shooting hypersonic should not be an issue for a 260. The pros would be will shoot a hair flatter typically but the cons will be the lighter bullets will be more affected by wind. Im sure someone more knowledgeable could help you a little more though, hope that somewhat helps you
Lilja will have them back in stock soon. I have his 1074 profile in .260 and it's a lazer beam. 20" 1:8t SS. If you plan on shooting the 140's then go with 1:8.
It would come down to the bullet you want to shoot. As others have said you won't get away with shooting the 140 class bullets.
My view on twist and bullet weight is that it is a safety net for bullet manufactureres. Sometimes heavy bullets shoot fine in moderate twist rifles, sometimes they don't. Buying a tight twist is just insurance.
Can be hard to find for some calibers, I did a good bit of searching to find someone to build me a 1-8 for my 7RM Project that is packed up and ready to go to CDI for inletting and DBM.
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