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3/28/2014 7:12:58 AM EDT
Found this article on Truth About Guns. Good read.

Ask Foghorn: Barrel Twist, and Which is Right for Your AR-15?
3/28/2014 8:41:49 AM EDT
[#1]
Good Read!

I've been using this one. Never failed me yet
.223
1:9 For bullets heavier than 63 gr.
1:12 For bullets up to 63 gr.
1:14 For bullets up to 55 gr.
1:15 For bullets up to 55 gr. driven 4,100 fps or more
1:16 For bullets up to 55 gr. driven 4,300 fps or more

http://www.shootandreload.com/2011/06/15/bullet-weight-vs-barrel-twist/
3/28/2014 8:54:41 AM EDT
[#2]
Keep in mind the proper twist rate has more to do with the projectile's length than its weight.

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