The Firing Line Forums - View Single Post - Why is the 1 in 16" about the only twist rate you can get in aftermarket 10-22 barrel

Scorch · January 25, 2013, 02:42 AM

1:16" twist isn't special, it's just standard, has been for over a century. It's all that's needed to stabilize 40 gr lead bullets and turns out great accuracy with 22LR. If you want a faster twist, they are available. Remember, up until fairly recently, heavy-for-caliber bullets were very scarce in centerfire cartridges a.d didn't exist for rimfires.

January 25, 2013, 02:42 AM	#5
Scorch Senior Member Join Date: February 13, 2006 Location: Washington state Posts: 15,248	1:16" twist isn't special, it's just standard, has been for over a century. It's all that's needed to stabilize 40 gr lead bullets and turns out great accuracy with 22LR. If you want a faster twist, they are available. Remember, up until fairly recently, heavy-for-caliber bullets were very scarce in centerfire cartridges a.d didn't exist for rimfires. __________________ Never try to educate someone who resists knowledge at all costs. But what do I know? Summit Arms Services