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1-16 v 1-9 twist in .22lr barrels

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  • 13-02-2015 12:41pm
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    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,057 ✭✭✭


    I see that Volquartsen do a muzzle weighted 1-9 twist barrel for the 10/22's.

    I thought the faster twist were suited for a heaver bullet but seeing as most 22lr are 40gr why the 1-9??

    What if any is the advantage of the 1-9 twist barrel in 22lr??

    https://www.volquartsen.com/products/541-stainless-muzzle-weighted-barrel


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    Wadi14
    Registered Users Posts: 881 ✭✭✭Wadi14


    You are correct clivej, Wouldn't suit here as we don't use 60gr round, the 60gr round is way too heavy to fire from our standard barrel rifling 1:16, places like the states where 60gr round is available you would need the 1:9 twist, so don't be buying one and sticking it on the 1022 lol


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    Zxthinger
    Registered Users Posts: 1,113 ✭✭✭Zxthinger


    Here ye are.
    http://www.midwayusa.com/product/461399/aguila-sss-sniper-subsonic-ammunition-22-long-rifle-60-grain-lead-round-nose-box-of-500-10-boxes-of-50

    These 60gr rounds are know for keyholing with 1:16 barrels.
    Some people have reported no issues with 1:16 barrels, personally I attribute this to the chamber and how it's cut and it's leade to the rifling and I also think that some 22lr might have slightly tighter twists than they quote..

    Personally I was looking for a 1-20twist barrel for the 30grain hyper stuff.. But stuff like that is harder to find than hens teeth here in good old Eire.
    Even in the USA youll find that slow twists aren't very popular.
    Thought about getting a 1:9 but it's only suited to one type of ammo.


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    hexosan
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    Is there any issue with getting stuff off midway posted to Ireland. Are their rates expensive


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    juice1304
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    hexosan wrote: »
    Is there any issue with getting stuff off midway posted to Ireland. Are their rates expensive

    its not possible


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    Cass
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    Midway will not ship outside the country they reside in. Same with Midway UK. They will ship to NI, but not the republic.

    Plus the cost and hassle of shipping ammo to here is a nightmare and expensive.
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    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,057 ✭✭✭clivej


    hexosan wrote: »
    Is there any issue with getting stuff off midway posted to Ireland. Are their rates expensive
    juice1304 wrote: »
    its not possible
    Cass wrote: »
    Midway will not ship outside the country they reside in. Same with Midway UK. They will ship to NI, but not the republic.

    Plus the cost and hassle of shipping ammo to here is a nightmare and expensive.

    I have got items from Midway to here. Best not to ship ammo here using.
    Parcel Motel comes to mind, @€;4 extra to ship down.

    Brownells have taken over Midway UK afaik.


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    Cass
    Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 28,558 Mod ✭✭✭✭Cass


    That is a hosting company. Midway themselves will not ship directly to Ireland.

    Brownell's might own Midway, i'm not sure of this, but they do own Sinclair and carry a huge range of gear so they'd be my first stop. Their shipping is a little tasty with a minimum of $45 for up to 2.5kg (IIRC). Grand if you're getting a few bits, but like me 2 years ago and all i wanted was an insert for my reloading press. The item was $6, but the shipping $45.
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    hexosan
    Registered Users Posts: 1,736 ✭✭✭hexosan


    Wasn't looking for ammo just other bits and pieces

    What's the story with importing magazines or parts for you need any paperwork on this end for customs.


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    clivej
    Registered Users Posts: 7,057 ✭✭✭clivej


    hexosan wrote: »
    Wasn't looking for ammo just other bits and pieces

    What's the story with importing magazines or parts for you need any paperwork on this end for customs.


    Your license is your paperwork.


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