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  1. 03-12-2017 #1
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    Rate of twist in ball revolver

    Would anyone happen to know off hand what the rate of twist tom ball used in the guns that he tuned up?
  2. 03-12-2017 #2
    Ron/The Old Reb Guest
    Bobby Hoyt made the barrels for Tom. I believe the 44's were 1 in 13 twist.
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    Scratching head......mine is gain twist so I reckon it starts slow at my end and faster at the other so how do you tell what it is?
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