it is a one in 12" rate of twist good for up to 55 gr. bullets may stabalize some 60 gr but heavier bullets may suffer in accuracy..... Turns out that ALL H&R/NEF .223 barrels made will be 1-9 twist starting in 2006. This is great news to those of us who want an inexpencive .223 rifle that can shoot heavy bullets.
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