204 Twist Rate

[ATLRoach]

Hey 204 guys what twist rate are you running and what grain projectile are you shooting for yotes?

I'm buying a 204 barrel for AR and I can't decide on 1:10(WOA) or 1:9(Shilen).

[FinsnFur]

No 204's here...but I'd like one to be my next

[ATLRoach]

I think I'm going to go with the 1x10 twist after reading this and some stuff on ARFCom and Rugerhunting.

.204/20
- 9" for VLD bullets
- 10" for bullets up to 50gr.
- 12" for bullets up to 40gr.

[topdawg]

mine is 1/12  i shoot 32 and 40 grain  factory ammo  does real good in my new england arms......never seen one with 1/9 or 1/ 10

[ATLRoach]

Well now you have..

White Oak Armament - 1x10 twist

Info: http://www.whiteoakarmament.com/barrels.htm

Shilen Barrell - 1x9 twist
http://www.midwayusa.com/mediasvr.dll/highresimage?saleitemid=163884 - pic
Info: http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=163884&t=11082005

DPMS - 1x12 twist

http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/images/?id=4861 -alternate pic
Info: http://www.dpmsinc.com/store/products/?prod=4861&cat=1790

[ATLRoach]

I'm purchasing the WOA in 26" Fluted.. For 3 reasons.

(1) Velocity and accuracy out of the 26" barrel will help on those long shots
(2) I've read a lot that some of the 1x12 twist guns were having issues stabilizing the 40gr bullets.
(3) Berger and Hornady both have bullets in the 40-50gr class for more kinetic energy when hitting the target(better for yotes). I will still be able to produce over 4k fps with these bullets.