TexasPatriot.308
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I have been shooting 55 grain bullets thru my new mini 14 Tactical, will the 1:9 twist get performance out of heavier bullets like a 62 or even 67 grain bullett, I would like to beef up for hogs, thanks.
The weight difference has more to do with performance at long range. The longer, heavier bullets have a better ballistic coefficient, and hence retain their initial velocity longer. As you point out, bullet construction has more to do with performance when the bullet actually hits something.Does 7 grains really matter? I seriously doubt that a 62 grain bullet would stop a hog, or whatever, any differently from a 55 grain bullet.
I would worry a lot more about bullet construction....