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Olorin · February 21, 2013, 12:10 PM

"I have read that the 1:9 twist in my rifle won't stabilize 140 grain bullets."

The old Swedish Mausers M96 had a twist of 1-8.66. I shoot 160 grain Hornady rounds and they group at just over an inch.

February 21, 2013, 12:10 PM	#12
Olorin Member Join Date: February 8, 2013 Location: Arkansas Posts: 15	"I have read that the 1:9 twist in my rifle won't stabilize 140 grain bullets." The old Swedish Mausers M96 had a twist of 1-8.66. I shoot 160 grain Hornady rounds and they group at just over an inch.