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Twist Rate for 22RFM vs 22LR

ern98ern98 Member Posts: 1,725 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited August 2005 in Ask the Experts
I see some aftermarket barrels out there chambered for 22RimFireMag are offered now in 1:14 twist. I used to see them in 1:16 twist. I have also heard of smiths rechambering 22LR barrels to 22RFM with good results. What is the opinion on this these days and which twist rate do I want to buy for better longer range plinking and small critter killing.
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    perry shooterperry shooter Member Posts: 17,390 ✭
    edited November -1
    Hello 98 even though many 22 lr have been converted IMHO it is a bad idea as the bore size as well as twist is different between the two. I would go with the 1 in 14 twist for a new barrel.
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    andy12390andy12390 Member Posts: 486 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    i coulda swore i saw a 1-9'' barrel for 22lr on the volquartsen website. it said that you can on use the 60 grain sniper sub-sonic rounds (aguila)

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