Which twist is the best?

Josh · February 2, 2001, 09:41 AM

I have a TC 50 cal.

Which twist is recommended for the round ball?

Which twist is recommended for the Maxi ball?

Is there an all around twist that I can use for both?

Thanks fo any responses.

Alex Johnson · February 3, 2001, 04:51 PM

Generally the slower twists ie. 1-66 are recommended for roundball use. The faster twists of say 1-28 are better for bullets. The ideal all around twist is considered by many to be the 1-48. Actually lots of original rifles were rifled with around a 1-48 twist and the same holds true for a lot of the replicas out there. Still, if your into the roundball game I would defintely recommend a slower twist barrel than the 1-48. Pistols by the way usually have a much faster twist barrel.

Scott Evans · February 5, 2001, 06:03 PM

For round patched ball the smaller calibers (.45 and smaller) seem to perform well with the 1/48” while the larger (.50, .54 & up) do better with a slower twist such as 1/66”.

handgun357 · February 5, 2001, 06:54 PM

Rule of thumb is:
1:66 is for rb.
1:48 is for conical.
1:32 or faster is for sabots.
All guns perform differently though, so try everything until you get the best accurracy.
Happy Front-stuffing..............

February 5, 2001, 06:03 PM	#3
Scott Evans Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 7, 1998 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 1,380	For round patched ball the smaller calibers (.45 and smaller) seem to perform well with the 1/48” while the larger (.50, .54 & up) do better with a slower twist such as 1/66”. __________________ “This is my rifle, there are many like it but this one is mine …” MOLON LABE ! I’m a G-CODE holster fan ! www.range5.com

February 5, 2001, 06:54 PM	#4
handgun357 Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2001 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 293	Rule of thumb is: 1:66 is for rb. 1:48 is for conical. 1:32 or faster is for sabots. All guns perform differently though, so try everything until you get the best accurracy. Happy Front-stuffing.............. __________________ Always identify your target before you shoot. NRA Member

February 2, 2001, 09:41 AM	#1
Josh Member Join Date: January 31, 1999 Posts: 77	I have a TC 50 cal. Which twist is recommended for the round ball? Which twist is recommended for the Maxi ball? Is there an all around twist that I can use for both? Thanks fo any responses.

February 3, 2001, 04:51 PM	#2
Alex Johnson Senior Member Join Date: February 16, 2000 Location: Grand Forks, ND Posts: 784	Generally the slower twists ie. 1-66 are recommended for roundball use. The faster twists of say 1-28 are better for bullets. The ideal all around twist is considered by many to be the 1-48. Actually lots of original rifles were rifled with around a 1-48 twist and the same holds true for a lot of the replicas out there. Still, if your into the roundball game I would defintely recommend a slower twist barrel than the 1-48. Pistols by the way usually have a much faster twist barrel.