Stoeger Sako Single Shot 22 PPC

[Mark MCMAHON]

Just pick up a new old stock Sako single shot target rifle in 22 ppc, does anyone what the barrel twist might be, thanks

 

[paulsonconstruction]

Beings you are the one with the rifle in hand, why don't you just measure it? It's so easy a caveman could do it. If you don't have a cleaning rod, jag, a cleaning patch, a pencil & a measuring tape, you could also just look up the SAAMI or CIP specifications for it. You do realize that after you know the twist, it won't change how the rifle shoots one bit.

 

[stonecreek]

You do realize that after you know the twist, it won't change how the rifle shoots one bit.

Truer words were never spoken, Making the assumption that a certain rate of twist will be most accurate with a particular bullet is a neophyte's mistake. The only way to accuracy is to actually shoot a particular load (even then, such things as powder charge, primer, and seating depth may render a potentially accurate bullet less than satisfactory). True, a relatively conventional twist rate is unlikely to stabilize an unconventionally long bullet, but such bullets are not intended for conventional rifles.

 

[South Pender]

There will be some variation in twist rates among different makes of 22 PPC rifles, but with Sako, I believe that it is 1:14. However, as stated, it is easily determined. Here's a short YouTube video that shows an easy way to do this:

I'd do it 2 or 3 times to make sure you've got it right. By the way, you've just acquired a really great rifle!

 

[Murray Brook]

@South Pender
Your post is the proper way to answer the OP's question.