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5-R .223 twist?

josephberry

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Sep 21, 2009
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anyone know the twist rate for the 5-r in .223? I'm looking for an accurate factory gun twisted fast enough to shoot the 75-amax and 77 matchking. The SPS tactical is 1-9, I think that's borderline.
 
Re: 5-R .223 twist?

Yea, I'm gonna do a full build with a 1-8, or 1-7, I just want a .223 now. It may be a year before I have my custom.
 
Re: 5-R .223 twist?

Find an LTR or 700P with the 1/9 to shoot for now. Most of them will shoot with the 5R's and you will save a couple hundred $$. IMHO the 5R is too much gun to build on.
 
Re: 5-R .223 twist?

My 5R is a 1/9 for a factory rifle its pretty damn good. Went out to the range last week and it shot great a 200 & 300 yards with Black Hills 73 grain match ammo. At 600 the wind really kicked its ass. I want to try some Hornady 75 grain BTHP's