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Offline upstech76

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223 Which one?
« on: January 19, 2011, 02:09:45 AM »
Getting ready to add a 223 Handi to the safe.  Will be primarily used for plinking but would like it to be fairly accurate.  I know bull barrels are generally more accurate but don't know much about the twist rates.  Which do you recommend and why?  Bull or standard?  1:9" or 1:12" twist?
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Re: 223 Which one?
« Reply #1 on: January 19, 2011, 02:20:19 AM »
I would go for the bull in 1:9"

The faster twist rate will stabilize a wider range of bullets.  Usually anywhere in 45-69gr range.  My buddy has a 1:12" and it only likes 50gr HP.
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Re: 223 Which one?
« Reply #2 on: January 19, 2011, 02:34:45 AM »
Ive got a 1~9 standard countour extractor that shoots very well.  It seems to like 55 gr. bullets.

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Re: 223 Which one?
« Reply #3 on: January 19, 2011, 06:33:51 AM »
I have the 1-12 bull and while it's a tack driver with 55grn bullets I feel somewhat limited. I finally found a 1-9 fluted bull in the classifieds. That'll gimme the faster twist and a couple more inches, gimme a couple months and I'll let ya know.
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Re: 223 Which one?
« Reply #4 on: January 19, 2011, 08:00:00 AM »
up 76,

IF you buy a new 223 or get an accessory barrel it will (should) be 1:9 twist.  You need to go back a few years to get a 1:12 twist 223.  FWIW, I had a 1:14 Twist 223, apparently someone got the 223 and 22-250 blanks mixed up, so it is always good to verify the twist rate no matter the vintage of the barrel.

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Re: 223 Which one?
« Reply #5 on: January 19, 2011, 08:09:49 AM »
I prefer the 1:9 twist, I think it is a bit more versatile.

The slower twist worked well with H322 powder and 52 grain bullets for me anyway.

I wouldn't hesitate on either one. Knowing now how to make them both shoot. Well for me anyway.
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