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Rate of Twist Question

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22 January 2003, 14:03
turkey hunter
Rate of Twist Question
Im getting ready to buy a new 22-250 in either a Rem 700vs or a savage with the new accu trigger if i can find one. The rem has a 1/14 rate of twist and the savage has a 1/12. I want to try and shoot a 50-55grain bullet. Which rate of twist do you think would be more accurate? I havnt had very good luck with remingtons accuracy but ive great accuracy with savages what are your opinions.
22 January 2003, 15:16
Roddy
With that size of bullet the twist will not be what decides accuracy. The Savages seem to be a little more consistant than Remington in shooting qualities. Both should shoot great and if the Savage is better it will be by a small margin.
22 January 2003, 18:37
<Gerard Schultz>
I would go for the the 1:12 twist. You will get better results with longer bullets with it while it will shoot shorter bullets as well as the 1:14 twist. With premium bullets, terminal performance on game (as opposed to varmints), will also be better.
22 January 2003, 18:52
Gary T
Turkey Hunter,
The Shilen website would seem to suggest either twist rate as being ok. [Wink] Gary T.
http://www.shilen.com/calibers.htm
22 January 2003, 18:59
Lucky Shot
I shot 55 for years out of my stock 1-14 but went to a 1-12 so I could shoot 60's. Either will work but 55 is the max for the 14.