what is rate of twist????

[reeler]

looking for my first deer rifle

checking out all of the specs..... can someone explain to me what "rate of twist" is!!!!!!!

thanx

 

[pilot_dc]

the number of twist of rifling per inch. ie 19 to 1 would be one full spin in 19 inches. Heavier bullets usually need a higher rate of twist to achieve stability. The trade of for more spin is less muzzle velocity in most cases. Note that a higher rate of spin has a lower number. 16 to one is a higher rate of twist than 19 to one.

Hope that helps

 

[Andy]

It is the distance (in inches) down the barrel in which the rifling completes a revolution. Faster twists are required for longer (and hence usually heavier) bullets. Increased velocity can somewhat make up for slower twists with heavier bullets.

 

[reeler]

thanx guys