[Quicksilver147]

Guys, I noticed today upon reading up on the Savage ML's that some have a 1:24 twist rather than the typical 1:28 or 1:32 (for Lyman "Hunter" rifles).

This is a faster twist than any other ML Ive read about.
Anyone have an opinion if this works better than the other brands ? (obviously Savage thought so, or maybe they were just trying to do something different ??)

For reference : http://www.rrarms.com/catalog.php?action=1004

 

[hailstone]

My guess is there forcing you into premium bullet usage with that twist rate. Patched round balls usually takes very slow twist rate like 1-48" or slower. The faster 1-28" twist rate doesn't work well with patched round balls but will work with Hornady's round ball sabots (very accurate for my muzzle loaders).

 

[@bullseye]

The long range competition blackpowder muzzleloaders have 1:18 or 1:20 twist rate and shoot elongated heavy bullets.

 

[cayugad]

White Rifles run a 1-24 twist in their .50 and .54 caliber rifles and a 1-20 in their .45 calibers. They shoot a very long heavy conical bullet with some amazing accuracy. I never shot a Savage but heard they are great shooters. Also heard they no longer produce the muzzleloaders.