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Most of the 450 Bushmaster barrels I've seen have a twist rate of 1-24 isn't 1-16 too slow for the heavy bullets? — 1 Answer

by cowboy77792, from NC, United States Asked on December 20, 2023

Name Faxon Firearms 16 inch Gunner Big Bore Profile .450 Bushmaster Barrel
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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on November 27, 2024

Our testing has shown no ill effects when using the faster 1:16" twist rifling. It also allows stabilization of heavy for caliber loadings or subsonic loadings (300gr or heavier loads).

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