TC twist of .223 barrels

[kraigwy]

Anyone know where you can get or if you can, a TC 14 inch 1 in 7 or 8, twist 223 barrel.

There is an upcoming long range Pistol match, 500, 750, and 1000 yards. I'd kind of like to shoot it with a 223 using my Service Rifle 80 SMK 1000 yard loads.

 

[JohnKSa]

Fox Ridge Outfitters used to sell some custom barrels for TC products--don't know if they still do.

A couple of other possibilities.

http://www.eabco.com/tcref.html

http://www.bullberry.com/barrels.html

 

[hoghunting]

John beat me to it, but I also recommend Bullberry.

 

[MADISON]

Barrel Twists

223 Remington / 5.56 NATO rule of thumb.....

1:12 - 55 grain max, best with 50 grain or less

1:10 - 60 grain max, best with 55 grain or less

1:9 - 69/70 grain max, best with 65 grain or less

1:8 - 77 grain max, beat with 69/70 grain or less

1:7 - made pretty much for the 77 - 80 grain VLD bullets

With a fast twist (1:9 or faster) and a light (like 40 grain) bullet pushed to a high velocity (3700 fps+), depending on bullet construction, you can cause the bullet to self-destruct from centrifugal force.