twist of sako .223

[Hal]

Does anyone happen to know what twist the Sako 461 in .223 had ?
Some of the .222s and .222 mags had a 1-16 .

Hal

 

[SmokinJoe]

Since nobody has replied, I will take a crack at helping you. It is definitely at least 1-14 twist and probably 1-12. Do you already have the rifle? If so, you can check it with a cleaning rod using a good fitting patch, then measure how far the rod moves for a complete rotation. There are some good Sako aficinados on saubier.com, so you might inquire there, too. Good luck & let us know what you find.

 

[JohnHenry]

The 46th. edition of the Lyman Reloading Handbook says Sako used a 1 in 12" twist for 223 and 222mag. It was my understanding that some of the early L46s in 222 had a 1 in 16" twist.

 

[rhbrink]

I bought a L461 barreled action back in the early 70's and I think that the .223 had a 12" twist, I bought the .222 Mag with a 14" twist.

 

[Hal]

Thanks guys , I was bidding on a
sako .223 barrel and was wonder what twist they were.

Hal