26 April 2005, 04:54
short44BBL twist ?
I had a SSK BBL on my TC and the twist was clockwise, and my new Thompson Center BBL has counter clockwise twist ? Just wanted to know if this is the norm or what ? And what is the rate of twis on my TC 44 mag so I know how big a bullet I can load ! Can it shoot 300 gr + ???
29 April 2005, 09:57
BigRxquote:
Originally posted by short44:
I had a SSK BBL on my TC and the twist was clockwise, and my new Thompson Center BBL has counter clockwise twist ? Just wanted to know if this is the norm or what ? And what is the rate of twis on my TC 44 mag so I know how big a bullet I can load ! Can it shoot 300 gr + ???
Most of the T/C barrels are left-hand twist and quite accurate in my opinion. Especially with a little "throat" magic.....I prefer a left hand twist and wish all my barrels had them.
I believe T/C uses a 1 in 20" twist in the .44 Mag which will handle 300 gr loads just fine. (and 335's)
BigRx
08 May 2005, 06:29
LDHunterThere's not a lot of performance difference in the right vs. left hand twist.
There IS a noticable difference in torque when you shoot though.
$bob$
10 May 2005, 04:37
short44Thanks LDHunter, and hey I like your logo !!!! How close to Tallahassee do you live ?
10 May 2005, 05:12
LDHunterI live just west of town about 10 miles right by Lake Talquin.

$bob$
10 May 2005, 20:20
short44Man small world,, I live in Cairo Ga, sorry dog you, you'r very close to that gun range out in the national forest. None at all around here. Might have to get up with you the next time I go over there...
11 May 2005, 05:05
LDHunterShort44,
Let me know...

btw.. I'm also a member of the private club here... (TRPC)

$bob$
12 May 2005, 04:29
MuskegManRH twist should be better in the northern hemisphere due to the corilois effect tending to move to the right.
Conversely, a LH twist should be better in the southern hemisphere.
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Just messin' with you guys.
I don't think it makes a difference, but I should check out the twists on my T/C barrels.
MM
30 May 2005, 03:29
Lowrider 49Hmmmm.......that means the toilet swirls clockwise....correct???....unless you consider the lunar effect!!!