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Posted: 3/14/2005 9:03:18 AM EDT
| Will a 20" 1:9 stabilize the heavier (77gr?) projectiles? Will it over-twist 45gr at 3500+fps? I'd like to shoot Winny white box for plinking fun but also be able to deer hunt (223 is legal here for our dog-sized deer). If there's a better, lighter bullet for hunting bigger critters I'd like to know what it is, where I can get it and whether or not I can stabilize it, if not what DO I need for twist? |
Not likely.
Absolutely not. Most overstabilization is myth. If it doesnt fly apart, then it shoots. Might be be "as accurate" but is nothing compared to failure to stabilize. My 1:8 twist shoots 45grainers at 3500fps plus into very tight groups.
The winny white box varmint does great in a 1:9.... and is great for plinking and varmints. I would not use it on deer, however... as the bullt will fragment violently with very little penetration. That will likely work great on a direct heart/lung shot, as long as you have a clear broadside shot and dont hit any ribs/bone/thick muscle on the way in. If it did, your results could be very unpredictable with such a light round. For deer with an AR I would choose the Winshester 64gr power point which will also work well in your 1:9 twist. |
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