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Hornady .224 55gr VMax twist rate

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:14 pm
by andrewk
Hi guys. anyone know what the recommended twist rate is for the 55gr vmax? I recall hearing they don't stabilize in 1:14" barrels.

Cheers

Re: Hornady .224 55gr VMax twist rate

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:19 pm
by stinkitup
Probably depends, if its a swift or 22/250 it is prob possible or if its a 22 hornet prob not. What Cal

Ryan

Re: Hornady .224 55gr VMax twist rate

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:51 pm
by andrewk
22BR. So not far off 22-250 velocities

Re: Hornady .224 55gr VMax twist rate

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 3:06 pm
by lowndsie
hmm, they seamed to shoot pretty well from my 1-14 22-250! Around half moa from memory.

Re: Hornady .224 55gr VMax twist rate

Posted: Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:13 pm
by Sneaky
My 1:14 222 likes them.