Originally Posted by PJGunner
I wonder? Just what twist rate did Winchester use in those mid 80's.257 Robt. XTR Featherweights? I haven't been able to the 120 gr. Speer to shoot worth spit in mine.
Paul B.


I had 3 of them, ROT was 1-10". The only post-'64 .257" bore rifles that Winchester and Winchester/USRA cataloged with a slower ROT was the 1986/87 70 Lightweight Carbine in 250-3000 that the rifled at 1-14" for reasons that nobody has ever admitted to.