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Twist rate in rifle for handgun calibers.

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 4:15 pm
by Ruger1nut
Does anyone know what the appropriate twist rates would be for a handgun caliber in a rifle with 22" or so barrel?

Thinking like for 357, 41mag, 44mag, 45 colt 480 Ruger etc

Dave

Re: Twist rate in rifle for handgun calibers.

Posted: Thu Aug 06, 2015 7:52 pm
by flattop44
Its 1:20" for the M77 .44 Mag. I believe they have a 18.5" barrel.
FT44

Re: Twist rate in rifle for handgun calibers.

Posted: Fri Aug 07, 2015 5:09 pm
by ElNumeroUno
I just know they are a slow twist, as flattop44 notes.