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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Thinking about getting an upper, but ????

Posted: 10/4/2005 9:54:01 AM EDT

I was looking at an upper that has a 1/7 twist rate. I've always only shot 55 gr. and wondered if this is a problem with the 1/7?

Would I be better off with 1/9 instead? Thanks.

Posted: 10/4/2005 10:12:41 AM EDT

[#1]

I shoot 55 grain with a 1/7 with no problems. If your only going to 55 grain, 1/9 might be better, but if you ever plan on using the large match and self defense loads, go with 1/7 twist.

Posted: 10/4/2005 10:30:35 AM EDT

[#2]

It's a tough decision. It just so happens that I like the configuration of this 1/7. Thanks

Posted: 10/4/2005 10:41:49 AM EDT

[#3]

Go 1/7!!

Posted: 10/4/2005 10:46:14 AM EDT

[#4]

Gravy, use the search feature. There have been about 4 threads to this effect in the past 10 days. Look at some of the info given in these. As for my recommendation, go 1:7 55 grain m193 spec rounds perform fine.

Posted: 10/4/2005 11:12:00 AM EDT

[#5]

I shoot 55 out of my 1/7 all of the time.
Getting the 1/9 will limit your choices of
heavier rounds down the road, if you choose
to shoot 75's or 77's.

Get the 1/7.

Posted: 10/5/2005 11:54:55 PM EDT

[#6]

i have a 1-7 and i do shoot 55 grain stuff but i found that the accuracy is gone at 100 yds. i only shoot it at 50 or less yards and have to shoot 70 grain at any other distance beyond that. but you will find that heavier bullet will fly straight for a long time and consistently.

Posted: 10/6/2005 12:17:59 AM EDT

[#7]

I only own 1/7 and shoot 55g by the case. you're fine.

Blast away!

Posted: 10/6/2005 1:27:03 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
i have a 1-7 and i do shoot 55 grain stuff but i found that the accuracy is gone at 100 yds. i only shoot it at 50 or less yards and have to shoot 70 grain at any other distance beyond that. but you will find that heavier bullet will fly straight for a long time and consistently.

I've had pretty good results to 300 yards with 55gr in a 1/7 CL FF barrel.

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