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Rebel9793 · October 28, 2012, 09:53 PM

AR loads usually have a heavier bullet so the twist is 1:9 and so on. The bolt action .223 was intended for varmint hunting where you only need a 40-55gr bullet so the twist does not have to be as fast to stabilize the smaller bullet.

October 28, 2012, 09:53 PM	#11
Rebel9793 Senior Member Join Date: October 11, 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 134	AR loads usually have a heavier bullet so the twist is 1:9 and so on. The bolt action .223 was intended for varmint hunting where you only need a 40-55gr bullet so the twist does not have to be as fast to stabilize the smaller bullet.