Got the itch for a .223. Things have changed since I last owned one ~15 years ago. There is a multitude of twists now available to stabilize heavier bullets. I am curious about stabilizing 50-55gr bullets in a 1:8 twist. Is 1:8 too much? Do fragile bullets come apart? or is all good and it opens up some options for heavier 60+gr bullets to shoot longer range? Or, just stick with the old 1:12 and forget the heavier bullets. FWIW: Long shots will be 5-600 yards, typical distances ~300.
If you notice most everyone who has tried faster twists prefer them and report the lighter bullets still work fine.
Most of the naysayers are giving opinions mostly based on speculation.
definitely support Kaleb's posting here....very few issues seen with MOST smaller 22 caliber bullets..
I know DON'T try Hornady's SPSX bullets in a fast twist barrel, unless you back off the velocity substantially...
However on a real foggy day, it is kinda of fun to shoot an SPSX at a max velocity out of a 223 or 22.250..
Right out of the barrel you see the bullet come apart, sending shrapnel in all directions...
