How to figure twist rate???

contender6030 · August 18, 2006, 09:40 PM

Can you figure it yourself or is it recorded in the firearms company records??

Jim Watson · August 18, 2006, 09:48 PM

For a gun you have on hand?
Ought to be in the catalog.
Some of the handloading manuals have standard twist rates listed.

A tight patch on a tip screwed tight to a cleaning rod with swivel handle and a little masking tape flag to show when it has made one full turn and felt tip marks from the start to finish of the turn will let you measure the twist for yourself.

August 18, 2006, 09:40 PM	#1
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August 18, 2006, 09:48 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	For a gun you have on hand? Ought to be in the catalog. Some of the handloading manuals have standard twist rates listed. A tight patch on a tip screwed tight to a cleaning rod with swivel handle and a little masking tape flag to show when it has made one full turn and felt tip marks from the start to finish of the turn will let you measure the twist for yourself.