Need opinions on twist rate for heavy .224 bullets

[dcloco]

Boots & BoilerUP have it right.

I run a 222 Magnum AI with a 1:8 twist, but is 28" long. Definitely stablizes the 80 gr AMax rather well.

[MrMajestic]

26" 8tw chambered in .223 Ackley Improved loves the 80 grain A-Max! Woodchucks hate it with my longest at 403 yards for the season. The Criterion tube screwed on a non-designated action stuffed in a HS Precision stock with a 24X Leupold on top seems almost like cheating!

[Texas Solo]

I run a Shilen 28" 1/7 Wylde. It shoots 80gr Bergers sub MOA @ 500yds. 24.5gr of Varget gets me going 3020fps. yeah it's a tad hot, but my barrel loves it.

FWIW...I recently contacted McGowen asking if their 1/8 .223 Wylde bull barrel could be ordered in 1/7. Here's their response:


"This barrel can be purchased as a 7 twist from the Montana Plant.
Give Dan a call and he will be glad to help you."
Thank you,Dennis

Montana’s phone number,

McGowen Precision Barrels, LLC
4051 Hwy 93 South
Kalispell, MT 59901

Phone: 406-755-4907