At velocities in this range, there is no need for a fast twist, to generate enough RPM to stabilize bullets of that weight.Īlthough he was using 55 VMax, I think I will try the 55 Nosler and am very confident that a 1X14" twist is more than adequate, and the barrel should last far longer than a faster twist.all things being equal. Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on April 23, 2011, 09:56 AM:įirst of all, this rifle was built for a man now deceased, who kept meticulous records and favored 40 grain and 55 grain bullets. We shall see? I would like this to be my main daylight gun, this season. Then, he said his new build was a Middlestead, so I'm keeping up with the Jones's, so to speak. Haha, wait 'til he tries to cash that check.Īnyway, that puny 223AI cost me a coyote last year and AR immediately scorned me because of it. So, this one has less than 300 rounds through the Hart barrel, 1x14" twist, should hold up, I'm thinking? Comes with brass and dies and a switch barrel in 22-250 Ackley, a caliber I am quite familiar with. I invested in a ready made 22/243Middlestead, of all things? Waiting for a gunsmith to turn out your dream rifle is for the birds, for some of us. They say it's way overbore? What do you think, Mercer? Posted by Leonard (Member # 2) on April 22, 2011, 10:42 PM: I heard that it would stomp a mud-hole in a coyotes arse waaay out there. 22-.243 Middlestead? in forum Firearms forum at The New Huntmastersbbs!.
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