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Bullet suggestions for 1/8

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July 09, 2020, 04:05 PM
David W
Bullet suggestions for 1/8
I am trying to finish a mini recce type AR, 13.7" bbl with ⅛ twist. What bullets do you guys suggest for me to start trying to find?


David W.

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July 10, 2020, 06:26 AM
El Cid 92
So The Mk 12 Recce Rifle is an 18" 1:8 twist barrel that was designed to get the most accuracy and velocity for heavy projectiles (70+ grains).

75gr Hornady ELDs, 77gr Sierra Match Kings are favored in my 18" Recce Rifle.

The shortened barrel length will give up 100-200 fps velocity.

Hope that helps.

Andrew



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July 10, 2020, 07:20 AM
fritz
A 1/8 twist barrel stabilizes pretty much any bullet weighing between 40 and 77 grains. The specific bullet depends on your preferred type of shooting.
July 10, 2020, 07:29 PM
David W
Thanks guys this will get me started.


David W.

Rather fail with honor than succeed by fraud. -Sophocles