[Don]

Does anyone know for certain the twist on the 44 carbine? I have gotten amazing accuracy in 2 different Ruger carbines using 300 grain bullets. I have crushed some hogs with them and highly recommend that bullet for hunting big hogs or even black bear if you are able. However, when I shoot the same bullet from my Marlin 1894, they barely stay on the paper and sometimes tumble. I have been told the Marlin has something like a 1 to 32 twist and the Ruger around a 1-16 or 1-18. Can anybody confirm or correct those numbers?

 

[OldTexan]

Saw this in another thread. Early models 1:38, newer models 1:20

Post #7

http://www.rugertalk.com/forum/f13/44-magnum-carbine-557/

 

[phideaux]

I also have been able to find only mentioned in another forum , either 1:38 or 1:20.

Use a cleaning rod , with a piece of masking tape on the rod, push it thru with a tight patch, count the revolution of the tape.
If it turns 1/2 rev in 19 inches its 1:38.
If it turns 1/2 rev in 10 inches ,its 1:20.

You can apply this to any firearm to determine the twist rate.

Jim