Remington 720 Twist ratio?

[Capri_Man]

Gentleman,

I am getting prepared to start my load development for my Remington 720 chambered in 30-06 and the question of twist ratio has come up while I was looking into high BC projectiles. Does anyone know what the 720's twist is, or how I can measure it for myself?

I'm hoping the barrel still has some life left in it, but the gun was used hard before I got it, and is probably one of the few that made it into the civilian market vs the navy.

 

[RTH1800]

Iirc they are 10 twist. With a cleaning rod, a tight fitting patch, some tape and a marker you can measure it yourself.
Stability is best tested by shooting.

 

[Nonad terry]

If u cleaned gun thourghly and u get like a 5 inch spread at 100 yards barrels shot out; however crittened barrels makes replacement barrels for every rifle put there even old obsolete barrels

 

[Capri_Man]

Thanks guys, I'll have to try the cleaning rod trick just to be sure.

 

[NukeMMC]

The Remington 720 was essentially the final refinement of the Model 30 and was replaced by the 721. The barrels should be 1:10, but as recommended, verify. Knew a couple guys who won them as SECNAV Trophies.