Re: AR: 1:7 or 1:8 or 1:9 barrel twists
<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Tomcat</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I like 55's because I can get them alot less expensive that others.
Beside, my AR's all shoot heavier bullets better, I admit it. - all twists. Though, the performance falls off with fast twists and light bullets worse than slow twists with light bullets.
I dont want to be tied to BH 77's at 50.00 / box, when I can get 55's for less than half that.
But, expecting 1 - 1.5 MOA from a production gun with production ammo is seeming to be a tall order. Especially when you start talking about light bullets.
I imagine there are some AR's that can do it, and if you are lucky enough to have a 1 MOA PRODUCTION AR, then go buy a lottery ticket.
Karl - you've got a great shooter there, but its anything but production gun and ammo. But, I understand the point you make that fast twists CAN shoot light bullets.
I understand that heavier bullets are more stable than light bullets, and that a faster twist stabilizes them better.
My problem is that I am not seeing 1 MOA performace with 1:7 twists and 55's with production level guns and ammo.
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You seem to be creating a problem for yourself with preferences that defy reality, as well as what would get the best results. If the expense of bullets is paramount over performance-get another hobby. Also, the reason you're not seeing the performance you desire is more about knowing how to shoot than anything about the gun or ammunition. Executing the firing task is not all that there is to it. I don't mean to be doggin' ya; but, just think about what you're saying, you're creating rules for yourself for the sake of what, a handicap. After all, lite bullets and slow twists are certain to produce a handicap-while perhaps producing needless accuracy on any practical target, the experience is limited to a short distance. This undermines the versatility of the firearm for most stuff you'd want, including MR and LR possibilities.
