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I recently purchased a new Sako 85 hunter chambered in 223 Remington. After i bought the rifle i realized that the twist rate is 1:8 and will need to shoot heavier bullets, the problem is heavier bullets above 55gr is difficult to find in my area. I surfed the net wanting to find out if a 1:8 twist rate will be able to stabilize 55gr bullets. I'm thinking to sell the rifle and go for the 1:12 twist rate. During my search for answers i stumbled on this forum and i joined, i hope all the Sako enthusiast on this site will be able to help. So my question is will the Sako 85 hunter with a 22" barrel 1:8 twist rate stabilize 55gr bullets? Dave
I recently purchased a new Sako 85 hunter chambered in 223 Remington. After i bought the rifle i realized that the twist rate is 1:8 and will need to shoot heavier bullets, the problem is heavier bullets above 55gr is difficult to find in my area. I surfed the net wanting to find out if a 1:8 twist rate will be able to stabilize 55gr bullets. I'm thinking to sell the rifle and go for the 1:12 twist rate. During my search for answers i stumbled on this forum and i joined, i hope all the Sako enthusiast on this site will be able to help. So my question is will the Sako 85 hunter with a 22" barrel 1:8 twist rate stabilize 55gr bullets? Dave