ORIGINAL: jake smith09
1. Im getting a Savage 10FP .223 Tactical and the twist rate is 1:9 twist. For a .223 is this amount of twist too much. What is the affects of this kind of twist. Thanks in advanced for all the help!!!
2. My 1:9 on my Ruger Mini14 is just a spray an pray type weapon.
1. The effect of a 1/9" twist in the ,223 is to enable you to effectively use the heavier .224" bullets now available. The original twist rate in the .223 was too slow for any bullet longer than the dervice ammo's 55-grain FMJBT. Believe me, I had one of the first .223's and could not get it to accurately shootbullets suitable for larger animals than woodchucks!
2. The reason for this problem is NOT the 1/9" twist, it is caused by the fact that the rifleis a Mini-14, which is noted for being "like lightning".
It seldom strikes twice in the same spot.....