Twist on a .45 T/C Patriot?

[Patocazador]

I've had a Patriot for about 15 years but never hunted with it. Just for kicks I loaded a 200 grain R.E.A.L. in front of 30 gr. of 3F black powder. I fired at 22 yards from a rest and the cast REAL formed a perfect hole about 3 1/2 inches high. The recoil was moderate but I will experiment with smaller loads of powder to see if they shoot to POA.

Since there was no evidence of the bullet tumbling, I surmise it must have a fairly fast twist rate. I couldn't find any info on this though. Can someone fill me in on the twist of a Patriot?

 

[hawg]

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[Patocazador]

1:48

Thanks. I tried to measure it but a relatively short 7 1/2" barrel led to several readings depending on how tight the patch was.

I'm going to try to shoot a deer with it this year if my 80 y.o. eyes will work a little longer.