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Post by naphtali on Aug 5, 2009 3:28:32 GMT -5
I have a Pietta M1858 Remington competition grade cap lock revolver that has an eight-inch gain twist barrel. Were I to have the barrel shortened to less than four inches -- from its breech end -- would the barrel retain its inherent accuracy? Would the barrel maintain its ability to stabilize 220-grain .456-inch bullets?
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Post by cubrock on Aug 5, 2009 7:36:13 GMT -5
Well, I couldn't tell you in your particular case. However, I can relate a failed real world experiment for you. The Italian Model 1891 Carcano long rifles were built with gain-twist barrels and are quite accurate. In 1924, many of them were cut down into Model 91/24 carbines. By doing so, the faster twist sections of their barrels were cut off and they are known for their very poor accuracy.
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Post by Tx Gun Runner on Aug 5, 2009 14:40:43 GMT -5
The gain twist barrel is worth more then the gun . Go buy another gun and cut it down and sell me that one .
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