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Offline Trickyasafox

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twist rate on factory encore 223 barrels?
« on: December 12, 2004, 05:02:05 PM »
does anyone know the factory twist rate on encore 223 barrels? im guessing its 1 in 9, but cant find the info for the life of me. i was just curious so i can figure out what load (factory) is best to try with em.
if by yes you mean no then definately

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twist rate on factory encore 223 barrels?
« Reply #1 on: December 13, 2004, 11:46:00 AM »
The only factory TC twist I have ever seen for the 223 is 1:12.   KN

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twist rate on factory encore 223 barrels?
« Reply #2 on: December 13, 2004, 12:35:11 PM »
thanks kn!
if by yes you mean no then definately

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twist rate on factory encore 223 barrels?
« Reply #3 on: December 13, 2004, 01:37:15 PM »
Lyman and Hornady both list it at 1 in 14" in their load manuals while Sierra lists it at 1 in 12".  So if you take an average it MUST be 1 in 13.333"  :)