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Thread: Howa 223 are now 1-8 Twists

  1. 10-05-2019, 06:44 PM #16
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beavis View Post
    My previous experiance with AR15's, indicated that is a big fat yes.
    Yip no downside to a faster twist. People harp on it will effect speed with light pills but sfa if anything.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 300_BLK View Post
    From memory the mini actions usable mag length is 59mm, which was too short to convert one to 22-250 or 22-204 Ruger.

    The idea i had was a mini action, 1-8 twist converted to 22 Valkyrie with grendel mags...
    Weren't there rumors that they will release it in the valk?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bill999 View Post
    do 1-8" twists still shoot 55gr loads well?
    Pretty much mate.

    Thats the sweet spot in between the 12-8 twist on the Tikka rifles I have shot.

    Most 55gr brands grouped well
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