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Twist in Sako Riihimaki 222 Rifles??

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13 April 2008, 07:21
kudude
Twist in Sako Riihimaki 222 Rifles??
Anyone know what the barrel twist is in the older rifles?? Kudude
13 April 2008, 18:03
hivelosity
I have a 222 made in the late 50's it is 1:14
Dave
14 April 2008, 03:06
kudude
HV,

Thanks for the info. Kudude
19 April 2008, 21:59
MADISON
If you have access to the rifle:
Start a tight patch; being sure the jag is tight on the rod.
Mark the rod with a felt tip to indicate Top Dead Center and a starting point.
Advance the rod until it comes back to Top Dead Center.
Measure the distance traveled from the start mark. That is the rifling twist, one turn in xx inches.
A lot easier than trying to estimate the amount of twist in a foot.