Rate of twist in Savage 340 .222 rem??? + other questions

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What is the rate of twist on the Savage 340 bolt action in .222 rem??
I have one in .30-30, but its not available to me for a few days,(to even just check the twist on that one) and I was thinking of getting a .222 rem to go with it. Anyhow, since ammo is scarce up here for .222, I will have to reload for it, and this will impact if I buy one of these , or something else. I don't want one if the twist is something like 1:16 or something foolish like that. If Its 1:10", what is the largest .222 bullet it will stabilize??? Another question, is the bullet for .222 rem a .223 or .224"?
What is supply like for bullets if its the less popular size??
Thanks for answering any or all of these questions. I just don't want to buy a "Redheaded stepchild" of the .22 centerfire family that is hard to buy reloading components for. I can't remember if this particular caliber uses the same bullets as .223 and .22-250 or is it the smaller one??
 
Don't know what the twist is but really does not matter it would be what industry standard was at the time 1960's into the 70's long before the 223 became popular most factory loads for the 222 at the time was a 50gr bullet It is 224 dia. The one I had shot 50's 52, 53, and 55's very well the guns are a bit crude terrible triggers . They can not be loaded to same pressure as a 700 Rem or a sako
 
I just want a bang around gun for the trail, I think they are good enough for their intended purpose. I must have got lucky because the trigger on my 30-30 is pretty decent, crisp break. I just want to get a rough idea of the speed of twist so I can research what I want to load in it. (I'm probably gonna get all my components at the same time as the gun) I don't want to buy the wrong type of powders/bullets thinking the twist is faster than it is. Anyhow, thanks for the input. I appreciate anything I can learn, especially what reloading can do for these rifles. Once I know what type of bullets they are typically gonna like best, I can find out the powders and bullets I need. Cheers
to all info sharers!!
 
If memory serves me, my 340 has a 1:14 twist in it. Have had it for about 35 yrs and it still shoots real well. Used to shoot 60gr bullets without any problem but never used anything heavier. IMR 4198 has always been to use for the 222.

Cliff
 
It should be 1-14 and don't use MAX loads due to weak extraction.Mine likes 24gr Win 748/55gr or 19gr RE#7/50gr...............Harold
 
It's a design weakness but running them a 90% or so doesn't effect much.The old man shot 3 black bears and umpteen WT's with the 55gr load mentioned one shot each......Harold
 
I too, was going to add that 4198 was the go to powder for a 222. You can't go wrong in getting 4198 for it.
I wouldn't quibble about which breed of 4198.
 
Have Grampa's Savage 222 up at the farm. It is a real shooter with the bulk RP 55gr. Still waiting to get that first pelt with it. Has the side mounted K4 Weaver and double crosshair for those 600 yd lobs.

Glad you guys mentioned the weaker action here, will make a note of that in my data.
Think we are running middle of the road with 4198 as well.

They are right up there on the ugly scale, likely an 8 or so.
 
I went out with a real homely chick for a year while I lived away on the west coast. Kinda grew on me.............like a mold or something. Anyhow, I think I like them because you can really treat it like a truck gun and if it sustains any dings or scratches, it will only look better. I think I'm gonna have to take a look for another one. Kinda guilt free bangin around.
 
sgt.rock said:
I went out with a real homely chick for a year while I lived away on the west coast. Kinda grew on me.............like a mold or something. Anyhow, I think I like them because you can really treat it like a truck gun and if it sustains any dings or scratches, it will only look better. I think I'm gonna have to take a look for another one. Kinda guilt free bangin around.
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Can't relate with ya on the homely chick but as far as the ugly gun for sure. Used to get a gag reflex when I saw it leaning in the corner of Grampa's house but it has grown on me over the years since then. Could be only the fact it was Grampa's and it shoots well.
Not sure what the stock is made of but it is about as good as punky black poplar and has dry out cracks in the tang area that could use attention.
Brought it in last winter after wandering around for a couple miles in -36C. Covered in a heavy coat of ice and frost it was leaned up in the corner to dry off.:redface:

How come nice guns rust when they just see moisture coming and ones like this never gain a blemish!?
 
Rust is selective in its aim. Why work hard at rusting something thats hardly worth anything of value anyways????? It is less work to rust something like a Holland and Holland, because a small blemish is all it takes. Rust is no dummy. I can't wait to start abusing mine the ways it begs to be abused.
 
my savage is 1-14 twist.read that some where barreled useing 22 hornet barrel that have a 1-16 twist.mine shoot most 50 gr factory stuff good enough to hunt with but i would like to get in to reloading and work up a few rounds with some 40/43/46 grainers to see what they perform like.a friend has a savage in 22-250 with a 1-14 twist that will shoot 50grainers decent,55 grainers like crap.but it will shoot 1-1.5" groups at 200 yards all day with 46 grainers.
 
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