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Offline jeepmann1948

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357 barrel twist rate
« on: September 26, 2012, 02:23:45 PM »
Has anyone had any experience with a 1-20 twist 357 barrel?I got one on the cheap and am ciphering as to what to do with it .(Just what I need another project ;D )
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Re: 357 barrel twist rate
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2012, 01:43:14 AM »
Just seen those on DWhite's forum. Given the velocities that can be obtained, 158gr might be the heaviest practical bullet weight.

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Re: 357 barrel twist rate
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2012, 09:59:40 AM »
Just loadup and try it.. You will know soom emough. ;)
 
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