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Posted: 4/29/2004 8:13:29 PM EDT
I was looking at the Ruger compact MkII in .223 and saw that it has a 1:12 twist.  Is this rate better for lighter bullets or heavier bullets?
Link Posted: 4/30/2004 3:28:30 AM EDT
[#1]
Light bullets 55gr and smaller.
Link Posted: 4/30/2004 9:38:56 AM EDT
[#2]
Thank You.

Bruce Wayne
Link Posted: 5/10/2004 3:22:41 PM EDT
[#3]
You may be able to get away with 60 or 64 grains but you'd have to test fire it.  Mine is a 1/7 so I have no experience with that kind of set up.  But I do know that you should try for yourself and know the distances you are planning on shooting and test loads.  But you're probably better off with 55 or 60 and lighter.  imho
Link Posted: 5/11/2004 11:15:13 AM EDT
[#4]
All will be answered by the; Ammo-Oracle
Link Posted: 5/11/2004 7:35:06 PM EDT
[#5]
My original AR180 is a 1/12 twist and it works absolutely best on 55gr.
Link Posted: 5/13/2004 7:39:33 PM EDT
[#6]
I have a 700VS in .223 with a 1in 12" twist, and it shoots the 52gr SMK and 50gr VMax bullets like a house on fire.  3,400fps.
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