I am thinking of getting either a 30-30 or a 92 winchester in 44mag. I would like to get the 92 but I have some concerns about the rifling twist. My dad says that he doesn't think that the rifling twist is too slow to stabilize a 44. bullet at long range. I know it has to do with your ability with rifle and knowing your rifle but will it stabilize it well enough for shooting say 200-300 yards. I just wondering about the long range abilities of the 44.
Thanks,
RustyJr
Rifle twist
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Re: Rifle twist
Rusty Jr,
The general twist for the 44 Mag rifles seems to be 1-38". This is more than enough to properly stabilize the standard 240gr bullets and a bit more. How much more I don't know.
There is another thread running here or was a couple days ago about this very subject. Look back a few pages and you should find it.
Joe
The general twist for the 44 Mag rifles seems to be 1-38". This is more than enough to properly stabilize the standard 240gr bullets and a bit more. How much more I don't know.
There is another thread running here or was a couple days ago about this very subject. Look back a few pages and you should find it.
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Re: Rifle twist
See this nice chart and article - http://www.lasc.us/Brennan_2-3_Twist.htm
Lots of useful information there...
Lots of useful information there...
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Re: Rifle twist
was reading cast boolits article and the guy said a 1-26" was optimal for 240-250gr bullets. Good articles; go to cast booloits.com and click on cast.pics
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