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Old April 19, 2017, 05:02 PM   #1
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New 223

Just picked up a new 223, It has a 1 in 9 twist, I have another 223 with a 1 in 10 twist. Just wondering if the 1 in 9 would shoot the same weight bullets as well as the 1 in 10 or should I go heavier or longer?
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Old April 19, 2017, 05:54 PM   #2
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Any bullet that stabilizes in the 1:10 twist should be fine in the 1:9 twist. The faster twist will allow a very slightly longer bullet to stabilize. That means you can use a longer bullet but not that you must use the longer bullet.
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Old April 19, 2017, 10:11 PM   #3
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Any bullet that stabilizes in the 1:10 twist should be fine in the 1:9 twist. The faster twist will allow a very slightly longer bullet to stabilize. That means you can use a longer bullet but not that you must use the longer bullet.
What he said ^^^^^^. ... I'll just add that 1:9 usually fully stabilize up to 69 gr bullets. Sometimes more, but should be good to go with same bullets as 1:10.
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Old April 19, 2017, 11:06 PM   #4
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If you wish to shoot the same rounds you have been you should see no issues.
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Old April 20, 2017, 04:40 AM   #5
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Thanks for the replies, will be shooting the new rifle this afternoon after work. Will let you all know..
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