The cartridge is designed around a 55 gr. bullet and lighter. The "standard" rate of 1:14" actually works fine up to at least 60 gr. bullets. I know 5.56 rates run faster these days for 70+ gr. bullets. Actually twice as fast, 1:7". It sure slows the velocity down due to reduced capacity by OAL needs in mags. But for long range target work I understand, higher B.C. do not slow down with range, by comparison, and pass the shorter bullet at some point. I think myself, why not just use a .308 for that. But whatever floats your dingy.
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encore question
- carl hackney, 2025-02-07, 20:59
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- I bought a SS Encore 26" 22-250 barrel. I had Gary - Sean Harper, 2025-02-10, 07:53
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My question would be what is the twist rate (nm)
- Pacecars, 2025-02-09, 09:21
- 1 in 12 or 1 in 14 would work. I have built guns in - Gary Reeder, 2025-02-10, 16:02
- I built a 22-250 Improved for use with 65 grain bullets - Gary Reeder, 2025-02-10, 13:31
- I don't think they mess around with .22-250 rates - WB, 2025-02-10, 09:05
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22-250
- Randy Barnett, 2025-02-08, 05:06
- Thanks randy - carl hackney, 2025-02-08, 08:11