Gun Thread

[ericr]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

Thanks fellas!

I went with the 1:7 twist because I want to try my hand at some long distance shooting with the AR, in the 500 yard range. I've read it *can* be done and that the 1:7 twist is more conducive for longer shots, so that's my reasoning.

Of course, now I'm thinking about how to build my next AR.

I was hoping that was your plan Trace That 1/7 twist is definitely better for the heavy bullets for long range shooting. The light bullets won't be as accurate with that much twist but will be fine for plinking.