NY Firearms: AR-15 Barrel Twist Rates ? Which is best?

nyfirearms · 03-11-2010, 11:51 PM

Many people, who ask me about building their own AR-15, always seem unsure about which barrel twist to get for their rifles. Hopefully this mini article will help you guys figure out what is best for your needs.In general, rifling twist rate determines the optimum weight of the bullet for a given caliber. It also [...]

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tinker · 03-22-2010, 06:21 AM

Nice review on twist rates.

ValueTeck · 03-22-2010, 06:19 PM

Found this neat litle webpage a while back. Might be of interest.
http://www.shilen.com/calibersAndTwists.html

Ds1 · 04-11-2010, 12:50 PM

very helpful!

03-11-2010, 11:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
nyfirearms Administrator Join Date: May 2008 Location: nyfirearms.com Posts: 5,705	NY Firearms: AR-15 Barrel Twist Rates ? Which is best? Many people, who ask me about building their own AR-15, always seem unsure about which barrel twist to get for their rifles. Hopefully this mini article will help you guys figure out what is best for your needs.In general, rifling twist rate determines the optimum weight of the bullet for a given caliber. It also [...] More...

03-22-2010, 06:21 AM	#2 (permalink)
tinker Captain Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Rochester Age: 29 Posts: 813	Nice review on twist rates. __________________ Certified Sig Armorer: Classic pistol line 1911 GSR Sig 556 rifle M4/M16/AR15 rifle

03-22-2010, 06:19 PM	#3 (permalink)
ValueTeck Corporal Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Alden, NY Age: 52 Posts: 156	Found this neat litle webpage a while back. Might be of interest. http://www.shilen.com/calibersAndTwists.html __________________ If This Is A Mid Life Crisis....Bring It On!

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04-11-2010, 12:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ds1 Private Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Syracuse Posts: 13	very helpful!