Mini-14 twist rate

[natedog]

I have a 197 series Mini-14- anyone know the barrel twist rate? It's been shooting alright with 55gr., but I've heard that a heavier bullet will help accuracy if the gun has a faster twist.

 

[Andrew Wyatt]

yours is a 1 in 9 twist.

there's a thread by badger arms about twist and serial number ranges.

 

[Badger Arms]

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67087
http://www.thehighroad.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=78989

These are two threads on twist. They don't tell you everything, but they are insightful. I learned something myself.