Gunsmithing .22-250 1-10 twist
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Get a 9 or an 8, that way you can shoot the heavies (69-75) which will do fantastic at farther ranges. If your gonna go through the work of rebarreling, do it right! Ps. My dream is a 22-250 8 twist varmint rifle.
Get a 9 or an 8, that way you can shoot the heavies (69-75) which will do fantastic at farther ranges. If your gonna go through the work of rebarreling, do it right! Ps. My dream is a 22-250 8 twist varmint rifle.
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If you are only planning on shooting 50-60gr bullets, nothing wrong with the standard 14 twist. I would think that a 10 twist may vaporize lightweight bullets at 22-250 speeds. I have thought about building a 8 twist 22-250AI to run 75AMAX bullets...but I havent gotten to that project yet.
If you are only planning on shooting 50-60gr bullets, nothing wrong with the standard 14 twist. I would think that a 10 twist may vaporize lightweight bullets at 22-250 speeds. I have thought about building a 8 twist 22-250AI to run 75AMAX bullets...but I havent gotten to that project yet.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wfjames22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">. I have thought about building a 10 twist 22-250AI to run 75AMAX bullets.... </div></div> 75 amax needs an 8 twist.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: wfjames22</div><div class="ubbcode-body">. I have thought about building a 10 twist 22-250AI to run 75AMAX bullets.... </div></div> 75 amax needs an 8 twist.
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A 12 twist will stabilize the 55 grain boattails and 60 flat base bullets. 8 twist is the safe bet for the 75 grain amax and the 80 grain Berger VLD. A 10 twist may stabilize the 69 grain Sierra, I can't say for sure.
A 12 twist will stabilize the 55 grain boattails and 60 flat base bullets. 8 twist is the safe bet for the 75 grain amax and the 80 grain Berger VLD. A 10 twist may stabilize the 69 grain Sierra, I can't say for sure.
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">75 amax needs an 8 twist. </div></div>
Yeah, that was a typo...I meant 8 twist.
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: coldboremiracle</div><div class="ubbcode-body">75 amax needs an 8 twist. </div></div>
Yeah, that was a typo...I meant 8 twist.
Re: .22-250 1-10 twist
I shoot a .22-250AI with an 8 twist built to shoot the 75 A-max. This was originally a straight .22-250 with a factory 14 twist. The factory barrel shot the 55s extremely well, but never tried the 60s. If I were you I'd go with a faster twist than 14, to give yourself options. A 10 twist seems to be a fit, but l suggest going with the 8.
I shoot a .22-250AI with an 8 twist built to shoot the 75 A-max. This was originally a straight .22-250 with a factory 14 twist. The factory barrel shot the 55s extremely well, but never tried the 60s. If I were you I'd go with a faster twist than 14, to give yourself options. A 10 twist seems to be a fit, but l suggest going with the 8.
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I shot 55 Vmaxes through my factory 700 VSSF 1-14 barrel last year with incredible accuracy out to 500yds. I was going through setting the barrel back the other day to find out that about .5" of the throat has no lands according to the test indicator, so it received a new 1-9" barrel.
I plan on shooting 53gn Vmax mainly out of it, hopefully they stay together, then I can shoot some heavier bullets if I feel like it.
I shot 55 Vmaxes through my factory 700 VSSF 1-14 barrel last year with incredible accuracy out to 500yds. I was going through setting the barrel back the other day to find out that about .5" of the throat has no lands according to the test indicator, so it received a new 1-9" barrel.
I plan on shooting 53gn Vmax mainly out of it, hopefully they stay together, then I can shoot some heavier bullets if I feel like it.
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53gr v-max in 1-12 twist. Better BC than the 60gr pills, with more velocity. 1-12 is easier to find in stock somewhere as well (versus having to wait...I the patience of a 6 year old though) And 1-12 will still shoot the 60 grainers if you have your heart set on them.
But, yes, 1-10 will work just fine with that grain range if you already have a barrel/ammo in mind. So put your worries aside.
53gr v-max in 1-12 twist. Better BC than the 60gr pills, with more velocity. 1-12 is easier to find in stock somewhere as well (versus having to wait...I the patience of a 6 year old though) And 1-12 will still shoot the 60 grainers if you have your heart set on them.
But, yes, 1-10 will work just fine with that grain range if you already have a barrel/ammo in mind. So put your worries aside.
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I think you will do fine with the 1 in 10 shooting 50-60gn. bullets. I wouldn't hurt to twist it faster in case you want to shoot something heavier later on though.
I think you will do fine with the 1 in 10 shooting 50-60gn. bullets. I wouldn't hurt to twist it faster in case you want to shoot something heavier later on though.
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