headshot 52 Posted June 12, 2007 Report Share Posted June 12, 2007 This really sucks. I never even wanted a .410 saiga before this. Sumanabitch! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TonyRumore 1,332 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 The twist on the prototype is 1:25. In testing the 440 CorBon rifle years ago, I found 1:25 was the sweet spot to run bulllets from 180 - 300 grains. The early 444 Malins used a 1:38 twist, which was before 300gr bullets were around. I tested some 1:38 barrels and some 300 grain bullets would not stabalize. The Hornady evolution bullets "claim" to need a 1:20 twist barrel which is unfortunate, because if you tighten it up that much, it's not going to shoot conventional bullets very well. I tested a bunch of 1:18 twist barrels and they shot no where near as well as the 1:25. However, this is a custom gun, so you can order it (and live with) whatever twist you want. Your choices are 1:18, 1:25, or 1:38. If you want something else, add $275 for the rifling button to be made. Tony Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Crosshair 1 Posted June 13, 2007 Report Share Posted June 13, 2007 Goodie. I was hoping it was a twist like 1-25". Have a mix of 4 and 10 shot magazines and some 300 grain hunting loads and a person would be set. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cpileri 0 Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 OK, 1:25 it will be then. Until that time... C- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Casp 119 Posted June 14, 2007 Report Share Posted June 14, 2007 (edited) I am so on board for this! 16.5", 1:25, original stock configuration (CA legal). Edit: Hey tony, how long are the barrel blanks? Is it possible that when I buy an S-444 I can get the scrap that was cut off the muzzle end of the blank? Edited June 14, 2007 by Caspian Sea Monster Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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