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Offline canon6

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223 twist rates
« on: May 30, 2012, 09:21:09 AM »
I just put together a small light Hand.Got a youth UL.Love it,but it is a 1 in 12 and I wanted a 1 in 9.Question,is there anyway I can guarantee that I get a 1 in 9???  Thanks, Doug
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Re: 223 twist rates
« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2012, 09:54:17 AM »
Order a new accessory barrel, I think they ran out of 1:12" Superlights long time ago, you should be able to confirm that with Brian.  ;)

Tim

From the FAQs:

Current production .223 Rem barrels are being made by Marlin with a 1:9" right-hand twist, lands are .219"-.221" and groove is .2240"-.2255". Right now they still have some 1:12" Superlight barrels. (as of 7-5-2007)
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Re: 223 twist rates
« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2012, 11:22:27 AM »
Thanks Tim,I was afraid that was going to be my only option.I just may try to live with the 1in12.Doug
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Re: 223 twist rates
« Reply #3 on: May 31, 2012, 01:48:28 AM »
Unless you really want to use long/heavy bullets the 12 twist may be fine for you.
Mine shoots great. It may be my favorite Handi.
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