Does a 1:14 twist cut the mustard?

Ben C · Post by **Ben C** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 11:26 am

OK Folks,

I know that according to some Web sites etc, that a 1:14 twist rate (for 30 cal) is enough twist rate for 155 grain pills, some even say 168 grainers :shock:

. What I would like to know is, has anyone got a 1:14 barrel in .308 Win that really cuts the mustard pushing 155 grain pills?? And if so, is it equally good at the longs?

Experience rather than theroreticals please :wink:

Ben...

Matt P · Post by **Matt P** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 4:33 pm

You'd be looking at a 3 groove Maddco.
Yes no problem with the SMK, BUT I don't know about the HBC.

Matt P

Woody_rod · Post by **Woody_rod** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:21 pm

Would the number of grooves or the brand make any difference?

Matt P · Post by **Matt P** » Sun Aug 31, 2008 9:31 pm

No

Matt P

KHGS · Post by **KHGS** » Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:01 pm

I have a preference for 12" twist over 14" twist in .308 barrels & advise my customers so. Interesting to note, I have also had excellent success with 10" twist barrels with 155 grain bullets. On top of that I like 7" twist in 5.56mm.
Keith H.