I'm going to have a barrel chambered in .222 Rem built for my Browning Model 1885 Low-Wall. The "standard" rate of twist for the .222 is 1 in 14". Any advantage to using a 1 in 12" rate? I'm thinking I might be able to handle a bit heavier bullet (up to about 70 grains) but I'm not sure. Sorry for the ignorance and any help appreciated. Thx, GW

Gray Wolf---

A faster twist will stabalize a longer bullet but it does nothing for case capacity.

One in fourteen is standard and the best, IMO. Remember, the 222 was designed to shoot 50 to 55 grain bullet.

70 grain 22s are only here because the military adopted a varmint round and by the rules that's what's used in the service rifle matches.

S3=A, thanks very much. I thought as much but wanted to check w/somebody smarter than me. I think I was cranking the deficiencies I see in my .22 Hornet (1 in 16") barrel into the equation. Mixing apples and watermelons. Thanks again, very best. Gray Wolf (Semper Fi!)