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robhof · June 7, 2012, 09:51 PM

I'd check that twist rate as I have both Kentucky style and Hawkins style Italian rifles and they are either 1:48 or 1:60 the latter is a flinter and the slowest rate is ideal for ball, but not so good for minnies. When you get it put a snug patch on a cleaning jag and push to bottom, mark top of rod and pull out watching rotation, when 1/2 turn is done; measure and double, you'll have the rate. It's probably 1:48 which is the most common and works for both ball and conical.

June 7, 2012, 09:51 PM	#3
robhof Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2007 Posts: 712	robhof I'd check that twist rate as I have both Kentucky style and Hawkins style Italian rifles and they are either 1:48 or 1:60 the latter is a flinter and the slowest rate is ideal for ball, but not so good for minnies. When you get it put a snug patch on a cleaning jag and push to bottom, mark top of rod and pull out watching rotation, when 1/2 turn is done; measure and double, you'll have the rate. It's probably 1:48 which is the most common and works for both ball and conical.