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flashhole · August 7, 2006, 05:49 PM

I have a 221 Fireball on order (Rem 700 stainless, 22" fluted barrel, synthetic). I was hoping for more banter on bullet selection. The Remington barrels have a slower twist (1:14 vs a more conventional 1:12) that aren't as friendly to as large a bullet selection. I think the 50 grain bullet will work but articles I have read suggest better results with bullets in the 39-45 grain weight class. Any thoughts or comments?

August 7, 2006, 05:49 PM	#12
flashhole Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2005 Location: Owego, NY Posts: 2,000	I have a 221 Fireball on order (Rem 700 stainless, 22" fluted barrel, synthetic). I was hoping for more banter on bullet selection. The Remington barrels have a slower twist (1:14 vs a more conventional 1:12) that aren't as friendly to as large a bullet selection. I think the 50 grain bullet will work but articles I have read suggest better results with bullets in the 39-45 grain weight class. Any thoughts or comments? __________________ ,,, stupidity comes to some people very easily. 8/22/2017 my wife in a discussion about Liberals. Are you ready for civil war?