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straight-shooter · June 7, 2012, 05:52 PM

I just snagged a 13 year old Armi Sport Kentucky long rifle in .45 cal. What amazes me is this rifle has a 1:36 twist. Manual recommends a .440 RB with a .025 patch ? Sounds like a bit thick on the patch but when i get the rifle in the mail i'll slug the barrel and find out for sure. Also states 40 to 50 gr of BP but i'm thinking their leaning towards the conservative side on this.

I'm gonna see how the accuracy with the RB is at the range but with this fast of a twist then maybe a conical or bullet/sabot will be in order. What you all say ?

June 7, 2012, 05:52 PM	#1
straight-shooter Senior Member Join Date: June 12, 2007 Location: North Central Indiana Posts: 436	Armi Sport Kentucky I just snagged a 13 year old Armi Sport Kentucky long rifle in .45 cal. What amazes me is this rifle has a 1:36 twist. Manual recommends a .440 RB with a .025 patch ? Sounds like a bit thick on the patch but when i get the rifle in the mail i'll slug the barrel and find out for sure. Also states 40 to 50 gr of BP but i'm thinking their leaning towards the conservative side on this. I'm gonna see how the accuracy with the RB is at the range but with this fast of a twist then maybe a conical or bullet/sabot will be in order. What you all say ? Last edited by straight-shooter; June 8, 2012 at 01:47 PM.