Barrel Twist for 223.

[AllOutdoors]

I have decided to get rid of my Remington 788 in 222 and get a Remington VTR 223. It has a 1-9 twist. I know the heavier bullets like the faster twist, but will I be ok loading some of the 55gr. bullets?
Thanks

 

[rdl65]

The 55grs. shoot fine in my SPS Tactical. Try H322 and 55gr. NBT that did best in mine when I was loading the 55gr.

 

[AllOutdoors]

Thanks rdl65. Trying to get a handle on these little calibers.LOL

 

[huntinman]

My DPMS with a 24" barrel shoots the 55 grain bullets just fine. It also has a 1-9 twist.

 

[vonb]

That 9 twist will stabilize a 69 grain bullet.

 

[mr.big]

That 9 twist will stabilize a 69 grain bullet.

I have had pretty good luck with the 75 Swift also..but the 75 amax and 77 smk need an 8