Calculate a stability factor for a bullet using the Miller stability formula. 06-17-2008, 08:38 PM #9. carbone131. The rate of twist is expressed as one turn in so many inches (i.e. Many other factors are more important to accuracy and performance than twist rate. However, standardized rifling twists will provide good accuracy for most projectiles available within a given bullet diameter. Yeah, I know Im supposed to know everything about sporting rifles. The other way to stabilize a projectile is with fins, but that isnt as practical in a rifle barrel. A case in point is the 178-grain ELD-X to be loaded in .308 Win. In developing the Barnes X, Randy told me that he had to constantly consider rifling twists because a copper bullet is longer than a lead core bullet of the same weight. At the same time, the deceleration and reduction in RPM from friction further destabilize the bullet. A 1:7 twist rate indicates that the bullet will undergo a rotation once every seven inches, which, as you might imagine, is a much faster spin. Don Miller developed this formula as a more accurate way to find an ideal rifle twist rate. [ Using L = 3.4 for 223, I get 2.2 for 55 grains using the Miller formula but 2.4 for 62 grains. Some manufacturers have shifted to 1:9; but 1:8 twist is most common with the 6.5mm Creedmoor. = 1 in 14".416 Wby. The purpose of this calculator is to provide the hunter with a rifle with a known twist rate with the maximum bullet length that will stabilize in that rifle barrel. He's a former military officer turned professional tech sector trainer. It worked well enough in the 19th century for lead core bullets but doesnt cut it for modern precision. Most caliber/twist combinations can be ordered in a finish length up to 30 at an additional charge. Well - here is a very basic chart that will set you off on the right foot. So how do we figure this out? If youre buying or building any 6.5mm rifle and intend to use high ballistic-coefficient bullets from 140 grains up, a 1:9 twist is minimal and 1:8 is better. My Remington Model 700 SPS .223 has a 12-inch twist. A fast spinning twist denotes the bullet . New .22-caliber, lead-free bullets and long, slender target bullets mean it's time to reassess the rifling twist in .223 Remington rifles. Without that tight fit, the projectile wont spin or the expanding gasses might blow by it entirely. Texas. My chart went up to 175 & 180 gr, and both would work fine. So as m increases for the same bullet dimensions and twist rate, the stability factor goes up. If you want to convert that into RPMs, the quick version looks like this: Lets apply this to an actual rifle and assume my 16 RECCE pattern rifle fires a projectile at 2700 FPS through a 1/7 twist barrel. At that point, the bullet cant help but tumble. I want to build a AR platform rifle for a specific style of match. The .22 centerfires, especially the .223 Rem./5.56 NATO, have caused the greatest changes in rifling twist. Boolit Mold. In my experience, keyholing is more common with twists that are too slow to stabilize the bullet. Anyone ordering a new barrel for a hunting rifle will generally do well to specify the standard twist as supplied by the major rifle manufacturers for that caliber. The following tables are based on the Greenhill Formula. Up to 55 grains, 4300 fps or more. 7mm bullets tend to be longer for caliber than .30 caliber bullets. NOW I have a good excuse for missing. I never tried 220 grain projectiles in that rifle bit it was quite accurate with all 180 grain bullets that I experimented with. The Best All-Around Weight of AR-15 Barrel Twist. The fast, light-recoiling 110-grain .30 caliber bullets are interesting for practice and varmints, but in most rifles with 1:10 twists, bragging-size groups are uncommon. The old 3-22.9 field manual stated that shooting M855 through those barrels should only be done in an emergency and at distances of less than 90 meters. This angle of attack is a slight deviation of the tip of the bullet from the centerline of flight. Another peculiar rifling twist story involves the .223 Remington, called the 5.56mm NATO by the military. All five shot groups 100 to 300 yards were covered by a quarter! The above chart is from our FAQ section. . The difference between 1:10 and 1:12 doesn't sound like much, and it isn't. In .30 caliber, a 1:10 twist will stabilize a wide range of bullet weights. Thank you for this. The 1-10 twist rate is/was standard for the 30-06. If this point is behind or below the center of gravity, then the object is self-stabilizing. Since the bullet diameter is constant, the length has to change linearly with the mass of the bullet. I knew this rifle doesnt shoot heavy bullets, but I didnt know the limit. To get started, click the link below to visit mymagnow.com and learn how to access your digital magazine. This version came about through a collaboration of Don Miller and Michael Courtney for Precision Shooter. First off, thank you for all the great articles that you have written. Meanwhile, some hunters could not resist trying their .223 rifles on small deer and they also used heavier bullets, up to about 70 grains. Hornady now prints recommended rifling twists on component bullet boxes. Reactions: Idaho . Like throwing a football without spin, this results in extremely degraded accuracy and range for your rifle. If you have an alternative to test, Im happy to put it up. There are three formulas Ill show you. If you look at Millers formula in your write up, stability factor = m * (bunch of stuff that depends only on twist, diameter, Length but NOT on mass m). With a faster 1:10 twist, the .243 Win. 25 (.257") 3 groove 10" 12" 14" 4 groove 11" 5 groove 9" 10" 12" 6 groove 8" 14" Polygonal 10" I have 1:9 barrels on a .250AI and a .25/06. Better would be the standard .30 caliber 1:10; ideal would probably be 1:14, but accuracy with 220-grain subsonic loads might be abysmal. AR Barrel Rifling. On a 20 barrel, that means the bullet rotates nearly three full turns before exiting. Military 5.56 rifles currently have a fast twist of 1:7, while 1:12 remains common for many .223s intended for varmint shooting. Very happy with the results. An example would be a 1/7 or 1:7 twist. It stabilizes anything up to 180 grains which is pretty much all of the hunting ammunition at the local sporting goods store. So, in short, its not something to worry about here. This chart is based on jacketed lead-core bullets. Different bullets utilize different twist rates to maximize stability and accuracy. An example would be that a 1/7 twist rate is faster than a 1/9. As bullets become more aerodynamic and inexorably longer, ideal twists must change. At supersonic levels, its a worthy contender to the classic 30-30 or 7.6239 found in the AK. In general, my set-up prefers the 60-77 grain range of bullet most likely to go with the 69 grain Sierra. Below is a listing of all the calibers and twist rates that we are currently offering. Using them will allow you to estimate the heaviest/longest bullet a gun will stabilize based on the caliber (left-most column) and twist rate in inches (top-most row). The below Berger Twist Rate Stability Calculator allows you to identify what the optimal twist rate and the marginal twist rate is for any given bullet given your shooting conditions. This particularly applies to frangible varmint bullets, which have very thin jackets, fired at high velocity in very fast twist barrels, such as the 1 in 7" twist barrels supplied on many .223/5.56mn AR-15 type rifles. There are a lot of formulas out there for figuring out the right twist rate, and I walked through the important ones with you. Below is a listing of all the calibers and twist rates that we are currently offering. Example: would you want a 1:9 twist on a 19 barrel when you would have a 1:11 in a more standard 22-24 length? I think you will have trouble getting good accuracy out of both ends of the 243 weight range with the one rifle. Intelligent information provided with clarity illustrates understanding and the ability to communicate effectively. #13. It wasnt until the mid 19th century that rifling became commonplace with infantry small arms, thanks to breech-loading mechanisms. In your case, the chart shows 1:10 but your rifle has an actual twist rate of 1:9.5. This is why rifled barrels are significantly more accurate than smoothbores. Needless to say, .244 sales languished while .243 Winchester sales soared. Standard for the 6.5x55 was 1:7.5, ideally suited to todays longer 6.5mm bullets. Because 6.5mm cartridges were developed early in the smokeless era, twists were fast to stabilize heavy-for-caliber military bullets. Youll also want to use their library of bullet lengths. Rifling is the helical grooves and lands machined into the internal surface (aka the bore) of a barrel. Caliber. The two most popular bullet weights for 5.56 are 55 and 62 grains. Whatever, the 7mm is also quite flexible, within limits. S&W initially went with a 1 - 18 twist in their M&P and have since moved to a 1 - 10 twist, CZ also rubs 1 - 10 twist barrels as does Glock and Tanfoglio. But, when you put it all together with velocity, temp & pressure, t becomes twist rate in calibers. I think a chart of 6.5mm/.264 cal barrel twists wold be interesting, but I dont know of a company selling a 6.5 CM that isnt aimed at long range using heavy bullets, so I dont know how useful it would be. But if you have just gotten your first AR-15 and need to know the best ammo for its barrel, our twist rate chart should prove a great point of reference! That said, small lightweight bullets with thin jackets might self-destruct in mid-air if spun too quickly. Thus, 7mms have traditionally been barreled with slightly faster twists. Beth Shimanski of Savage introduces their all new straight-pull rifle. Unfortunately, 1:7" is too fast for frangible varmint bullets, so now we have two "standard" twist rates for .223 rifles: 1:12" for varmint rifles and 1:7" for military type rifles. All bullets keyholed, scattering all over the target. It takes less twist to stabilize a given bullet at high velocity than at low velocity. Since I usually shoot 62, 75, or 77 gr ammo though, a 1/7 works great as an all-rounder. All rights reserved. Dont fall for it, though. revolver book and rifled its 9 mm pistols with a 1:18.75-inch twist rate, although the company does produce 1:10-inch twist barrels for its . My question is, where is this idea coming from? The resulting twist rate is the length in which the rifling of the barrel will make one full rotation. Just recently I spent some range time with a Wilson Combat carbine in .300 BLK, a marvelous AR. is a better cartridge than the.243, but it has never caught up. With these projectiles, using the total length of the bullet makes calculations inaccurate since the mass does not distribute the same way as Millers earlier assumptions. Rifling is present in all bores, but not all rifling is the same. Re: 22-250 - 1:9 or 1:12 twist rate. I have heard that .308 has the same accuracy and distance with a 20 barrel as it would 24 due to harmonics etc. Kimber's Hunter Pro Desolve Blak takes the firm's more affordable mountain rifle to new heights. No worries you have already seen rifling if you have watched a James Bond movie. If I was shopping around, the 1/8 twist seems to be the ticket. A 1 in 14-inch twist rate means the projectile makes one complete rotation in the bore for every 14 inches. It continues tumbling until it hits the target. As our standard military cartridge for 50 years and the hottest-selling commercial centerfire, the .223 has an interesting history. If you're scratching your head about that "length in calibers," that's ok. Take the length of the bullet and divide it by its width. You will commonly see a 1-in-8 twist in .223 Wylde chamberings, and it is popular among 3-gun and and other competition shooters. Step 3Divide result by bullet length: 8.9295 1.075 = 8.306. The ogive can also be increased to make a longer pointier nose to also increase the length. We even include a 5.56 twist rate chart that'll help you determine the likely best ammo to use with your AR-15. Mag. recommendations for a first time AR buyer, A post shared by FireClean LLC (@fireclean), check out my article on terminal ballistics, Otto Noizebarrier Range SA: Raw Truth Review, Mildot Master: Simplifying Your Precision Shooting Solution, Load Bearing Equipment: History, Personal Use, and Pro-Tips, JP Bore Guide for 223 Cal: Raw Truth Review, Oryx Chassis for Tikka T1x: Raw Truth Review, Digital Radio for Serious Marksmen: AnyTone 878UVII+, AR-15 Trigger Selection: Dont Overthink It, C = 150, or use 180 for muzzle velocities higher than 2,800 f/s, D = the bullets diameter measured in inches, SG = specific gravity, a factor unique to each bullet, s = gyroscopic stability factor (dimensionless), t = twist rate in calibers per inch (do twist rate divided by caliber), L = thelength of thebullet in calibers (bullet length in inches divided by caliber), L sub m = length of the metal portion of the bullet in calibers, FT = actual temperature in degrees Fahrenheit, P = actual barometric pressure in inches of mercury. A 1/8 twist rate would probably be just fine for shooting both super and subs. Up to 55 grains, 4100 to 4300 fps. Bullet mass can change without affecting the bullet dimensions, for example by varying the mix of metals that make it up (for example, more copper, less lead). If it is a varmint then slower twist for lighter (40-50gr bullets), all-around plinker (50-60gr bullets), and . I acquired a nice 1899 takedown in .250 Savage from my buddy Joe Bishops widowclean, in great shape, flip-up aperture. As shooters have discovered, the reality is that a 1:8-inch twist can be marginal for a .223 Rem. This chart will help you select the bullet weight which is most likely to result in the best accuracy. Since the aerodynamics of bullet flight want to make the projectile tumble end over end, we need a way to stabilize it. Matt is the primary author and owner of The Everyday Marksman. The lower the number the faster the twist rate. Then the military wanted long-range performance, and hunters started using .223s with heavy bullets for deer. FYI I shoot a Savage 12 FVL Heavy Barrel .223 with a Vortex Viper 6x20x44 scope via a bi-pod and butt sandbag. The latter are often, but not always, stamped "5.56mm.". Rifling twist is expressed as a complete rotation per inches of rifling, as in 1:10 (one turn in 10 inches). Spinning a bullet too fast might degrade your accuracy just a little bit. Enjoy the build! It was barreled with a 1:7 twist, probably ideal for the heavy-bullet subsonic loads essential to the Blackouts intended mission. That sounds like a fine shooter youve got there! This is probably because use of long, heavy bullets was not envisioned in shorter actions. My first centerfire rifle was a Ruger Mini-14 with a 1-in-10 twist. It really only shows up at very long distances. The reason is that the 1/12 twist barrel does not stabilize the heavier SS109 bullet (you can see in my chart above that it results in a .8 stability factor, which is unstable). The original .244 Rem. If the rate is too slow for the projectile, accuracy will typically deteriorate gradually until a breaking point is reached. Today the most common rates of rifling in AR-15s are 1:7, 1:8 and 1:9. But Ill simply say that those pesky colonists put their hunting rifles to great use during the war. Mag. From looking over my sources, the d should have been cubed the whole time. Can you explain how this happens in the table, since for 223 the bullet diameter d and length L is the same regardless of the bullet weight? For example, a 9 twist barrel spins the bullet one full turn when it travels 9 inches through the bore. A bullet which rotates in flight along its longitudinal axis possesses something called aerodynamic stability. Just like an expertly thrown football, a stabilized bullet keeps its tip pointed forward to achieve better accuracy over longer distances. But the length of the bullet does change as the mass increases. Or Is It. The lead balls were prone to fly off in different directions after firing. | The early M16A1 utilized a rifle twist rate of 1:12 to stabilize the 55 grain M193. Matt, I know this is an old article, but I hope still get this question. For most loads, 5.56 NATO and .223 Rem do best with a 16" barrel and 1:8 twist rate. You may have heard the team keyholing on a target. That advice still holds true. If you use this formula here: The length of the barrel only affects the V (for velocity) in the middle portion. 9 each side! = 1 in 9.25"7mm Wby. Mag. This tool allows you to figure out which bullets will stabilize out of your rifle given your rifle's twist rate. Spinning the bullet along its long axis prevents this tumbling. Introduced in 1965 with the .444 Marlin cartridge, the Model 444 was the most powerful lever action of its day. = 1 in 10"6.5x55 Swedish Mauser = 1 in 7.5".260 Remington = 1 in 9".264 Win. If you have any more questions or want any more charts for specific calibers, let me know in the comments. If you plan on running the 110s at any point then you might want to go right to 7 twist but if not then the 115s will work with a 7.5 just fine. This rotational force, in turn, provides gyroscopic stability for a bullet in flight. Atmospheric conditions all play their own roles in influencing ballistic performance as well. = 1 in 12".378 Wby. I will mostly shootRead more . Im going to insert a gyroscopic stability factor of 1.5 for s, based on Litzs recommended minimum. For LE/mil sniper types, they report no real downside to shorter barrels in 308 because they are primarily focused on mid range (200-800 meters), and would rather have the benefits of compactness andRead more . The plastic tips on some bullets also add length without weight. The British L129A1 uses a 1:11.25 twist on a 16 barrel because they primarily shoot 155gr match ammo but still require the use of 147gr-ish ball (including delinked MG ammo). This site and its community are a labor of love. Historically, 1:12" is fast in a 22/250 when 1:14" has been the standard for many years. Mag. What were really after is figuring out the ideal twist rate for my rifle. Ruger puts a faster 1:7.7 twist on its Precision Rifle in 6mm Creedmoor. FWIW, The reference is meant to be a useful knowledge/comparison of which particular commercial rifles use which particular twist rate, for whatever commercial cartridge. The rod should spin freely in its handle, and the jag and patch should fit snugly in your barrel. The trouble is that users have tochoose whether or not theyre going to focus mainly on subsonic or supersonic. Mag. When first introduced, barrels for the .244 were made with a 1:12" twist, because Remington anticipated that their new cartridge would be used primarily for varmint shooting. A 1/10 should honestly work with just about anything that fits in at mag length. They said that doing so would result in a catastrophic blow-out. If you want it to do very well at supersonic loads, then its going to do poorly with subsonic loads. Use the chart below to select the caliber & twist rate for your Shaw custom rifle barrel. 1:15. Twist rates are often set up as a ratio, such as 1:14, 1:12, or 1:7, which refers to inches per turn. My M&P with a 1 - 18 twist struggled to stabilize my 147 gr cast bullets. Some twists are available in more than one groove configuration as indicated. So at the same bullet velocity, the 9" twist is faster (spins the bullet faster) than the 16" twist. It really only shows up at very long distances. For example, 1:6 is a faster twist rate than 1:8. Are you reading the table vertically or horizontally? As for a twist I have used a 7.5 twist with up to 115s and now run an 8.5 twist as my only bullet used will be the 105 BTHP. So, when you see 1/7 twist, as found on mil-spec AR-15 barrels, that means one rotation for every seven inches of barrel. In the United States, since at least 1962, Remington has been the 7mm champ and has used an odd 1:9.25 twist for its several 7mm cartridges. Where there are two twist rates in common use, for example 1:10 and 1:12 for the .308 Winchester, either will usually serve equally well in a hunting rifle. Bullet spin is dependent on three attributes . Again, I think most people overthink the whole overtwist issue. The best twist rate for a 5.56 firearm (including most AR-15s) depends on the ammunition it is firing. Between 1 and 1.3 is marginally stable, and anything higher than 1.3 is stable. Roundnose bullets are shorter for weight than sharp-pointed, spitzer bullets. 1-in-8 . They will still stabilize the heavy bullets over practical hunting ranges. Caliber (0.100 to 2.000 in) [0.308] [?] Before you study our twist rate chart too closely, take heed that it doesnt supply all the information you need to achieve the best accuracy out of your rifle. Spin is imparted by the rifling grooves down your barrel. In 1920, with the introduction of a 100-grain .250 Savage load, Arthur Savage changed to 1:10, still the standard twist for most .25 caliber cartridges, stabilizing almost all .25 caliber projectiles. Heavier .30 caliber slugs exist, but a slightly faster twist will yield better results. It turned out, most customers wanted to use their new .24 caliber rifles for hunting medium size big game, with 100 grain bullets. If youre scratching your head about that length in calibers, thats ok. Take the length of the bullet and divide it by its width. That's because at that time the standard choice in 5.56 ammo was a 55 grain FMJ projectile. As far as bullet composition, youll have to provide some examples. Inside of a rifle barrel there are spiral grooves, called rifling. Most manufacturers of AR-15 type civilian rifles followed suit. A fellow ordering a custom rifle may have his own ideas about twist, as may the builder. This happens naturally during spin stabilization, but the tip will be further away from the center at different times. You cant control where the tip is pointing at any given time, however, so dont worry about it. A 1:7 twist will stabilize everything short of a 90gr SMK/JLK/Berger and I never liked the 90gr anyway. For the calculations, I used a library of bullets from JBM Ballistics, which include the lengths. The 18 twist rate gives a bit more accuracy at 600 yards and further with heavier bullets than 500 gr. When the bullet impacts, the dramatic increase in drag moves the center of pressure way in front of the center of gravity. The early M16A1 utilized a rifle twist rate of 1:12 to stabilize the 55 grain M193. However, they still need to consider the fact that the bullets will likely be shot from commonly used twist rates. Without getting too in-depth about bullet types, this should explain the basics of how rifle twist influences bullet . Mag. Ultimately, the bullets had to work, he said, but because of high weight retention, he came to realize they could use a bullet of less weight to achieve the same performance. Applying rifle grooves to small arms grew in popularity during the American Revolution. I would think you could use as heavy a bullet as you desired with you 1-10 TR barrel. Of these, projectile length, or at least the bearing surface that contacts the rifling, is critical. We measure it with a micrometer, mark it with a crayon, and cut . I assume they use the improved stability formula above since they include the plastic tip length in calculations. .224 / 5.56 (your .223 Ar) 1:16. Bryan Litz, in Applied Ballistics for Long Range Shooting, pointed out that increased velocity may add to the RPM for better stability, but that also increases force applied to the nose of the bullet as it spins and increases aerodynamic torque (meaning less stability). Fortunately, the vast majority of bullets are just too tough to undergo core/jacket separation in response to overstabilization. The best twist rate for 62 grain ammunition (e.g. What Is the Best Twist Rate for an AR-15? A slight angle of attack on impact may speed up the tumbling effect, though. Now to the easy button. Manley was the pioneer in this area of accuracy in rifle . In a 16 twist barrel, the . If you once again refer to our 5.56 twist rate chart, you will see just how bullet weight determines the best rate of twist for an AR-15: green is optimal, yellow is acceptable, and red is inadvisable. Inside the barrel of a rifle, photo courtesy of Shooting Times. These stability values are assumptions based on generic bullet designs. ; If you are a member but have not logged-in, just click the article you wish to read and a log-in dialog box will appear. Scott Rupp gets a chance to talk to Aaron Oelger about a few new products from Hodgdon and why reloading store shelves are empty. This cartridge was designed specifically for use with 55 grain spitzer bullets and its twist rate was originally specified as 1:14". From the look of it, I think somewhere between 1/7 and 1/8 is a nice balance. The angle at groove diameter will be about 2.6% more: 1:8, 4.91 deg. with 1:12 twist was unable to provide good accuracy with bullets over 90 grains. The heaviest spitzer bullet that a .244 with a 1 in 12 inch twist barrel could stabilize was 90 grains. A slight angle of attack on impact may speed up the tumbling effect, though. While true that the accuracy and maximum range between a 20 and 24 is not really changed, what you gain is ballistic efficiency against wind deflection at long ranges. So a 1:12 twist is traditional for the .30-30, while most .30 caliber cartridges designed for longer bullets have a 1:10 twist. Clearly, I was past the bullet weight limit for this barrel. I have 308 with a 22barrel an a 1/12 twist try to find the right bullet weight to accurately shoot? As noted, this can change over time, but bullet makers are obligated to develop bullets that will work in standard rifling twists. Accuracy was amazing! There is an optimum twist rate for a barrel given specific projectile. Bergers 195-grain Elite Hunter 7mm bullet suggests a minimum of 1:9 and optimal of 1:8.3. Thing is, I wanted to use it on the Central Coast, but there are no California-legal unleaded factory loads in .250. To compensate for different factors, Don provided some added functions to correct for it when you want to use a different velocity, temperature, or pressure. First wildcatted in the 1930s off the Savage 25-3000 parent case, the .22-250 is widely used throughout the world, and all the major rifle-makers chamber for this fast, versatile cartridge. Its calculated in inches per turn so if you have a barrel with a 1:10 twist, it means that upon firing, the bullet will spin one revolution in 10 inches and a twist rate of 1:8 spins the bullet one revolution in 8 inches. For example, its commonly known that a 1/7 twist rate is good for 62 gr M855 as well as 77 gr SMK, but a lot of people think its too fast for a 55 gr M193. These bullets tend to change their stability factor as velocity decreases. For more information, check out privacy page. The only true way to determine "best bullet weight" is to shoot your gun with quality sights off a. After the adoption of the M16A2, the military started using a 1:7 rifle twist, which was faster. Interestingly, Roy Weatherby used a 1:10 twist for his 7mm Wby. Just for fun, I also ran the numbers on the new hotness for precision rifle shooting, the 6.5 CM. 540x?) Long Answer: . This can lead to tumbling and inaccuracy down range. Bullet makers give us clues. Wouldnt shoot at all accurately with any factory or listed loads. To read the articles listed below you will need to join if you have not already done so. On the other hand, the barrel length (velocity), has a much more impact on how the bullet reacts to wind and gravity. Some twists are available in more than one groove configuration as indicated. :-) I've tried to keep it simple. If that rate isn't fast enough, your bullet may not travel with much stability. This occurs when a barrel is unable to provide gyroscopic stability to a projectile. At this point, youve got a sense of why rifling exists. The two opposing forces basically cancel each other out. For context, the Kentucky Long Rifle used by Morgans Riflemen had a twist rate between 1/60 and 1/70. For .308 and 7.62 NATO, a 20" barrel and 1:12 twist rate works best for all loads. For example, Brian Litz did a lot of research using VLD bullets popular in long range competition. = 1 in 12".416 Rem. Like my discussion of Mil-dots and MRAD, this will involve a bit of math up front, but Ill simplify it for you in the end. Any twist within this range will stabilize the most common 7mm bullets. Some benchrest/smallbore shooters use 1:16.5 and 1:17 twist barrels, and slower. The .30 calibers are not necessarily more cooperative, but most .30 caliber cartridges were designed for bullets up to 220 grains. So heres the truth. The M16A2 comes with a 1:7, and the military typically shoot bullet weights from 52 grains up to 77 grains, with 62 grains being the most common in combat. 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