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Old 01-17-2011, 10:02 PM
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Originally Posted by popplecop View Post
Standard Twist for the .22 rf is 1-16. Longer barrels actually start to cause a decrease in velocity as in 16" all powder is consumed. I have .22 rfs with barrel lenghts from 16 to 26"s, all have there place.
And there you have your answer Jon. If the powder is entirely burned within 16" then the length of the barrel beyond 16" does not matter for velocity's sake.
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