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Several questions. 1. Is the twist rate really 1:8? AKMs are 1:10 or 1:9.5. This 1:8 twist makes me think you are selling an 18" AR barrel. — 1 Answer

by Eddie Jones, from TX, United States Asked on March 5, 2019

Name Faxon Firearms 18in, DMR Pattern, 7.62x39 Russian, 1-8 Twist, SAAMI, 4150, QPQ Barrel
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Answered by Faxon Firearms, Manufacturer from OH, United States, on July 29, 2020

Yes, the twist rate on this barrel is in fact 1:8. It was designed specifically for better bullet stabilization when shooting longer ranges out of an AKM.

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