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“Gain-Twist”
Feb 16th, 2008 at 1:12pm
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Hi All !!!

Is there anybody out there that has experience with  “Gain-Twist” rifling ???

I know that the old masters developed it but I have never heard any reports on the performance …

TIA:

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Reply #1 - Feb 16th, 2008 at 1:36pm
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I got a Ron Smith Gain Twist last winter and had it fit on my CPA.

I was able to shoot it at the fall match at Beeson range, turned in a 247, the highest I ever shot.

At the fall 22 match I went early and shot the CPA some more:

Shot  249- 9C
  
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Reply #2 - Feb 16th, 2008 at 7:02pm
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KAF;
       Can I shoot beside you at the spring match--I've been trying to figure how to beat Jim B-Dale R--Jeff S--John M and many others-- now here you come.  leadball
  
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Reply #3 - Feb 16th, 2008 at 7:07pm
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I would also like to know more about gain twist barrels-and cutrifled barrels--are they cut one groove at a time or broached or how. leadball
  
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Reply #4 - Feb 16th, 2008 at 11:08pm
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schuetzendave;
                     Thanks for the info on RKS barrels-I have a new RKS blank .321 about ready to install on my CPA bench rifle, this rifle has shot very good with a Douglas barrel for fifteen years --by years end I'll know if the RKS will shoot better than the Douglas.  This RKS has eight grooves is that standard for the .321 stainless barrels--the breechend is stamped .321   23X12 twist finish at 26--it sure is pretty on the inside--now if I could just get someone to dope the wind --see that nice target above--I'm going to set beside KAF, when he shoots I shoot.  leadball
P.S.   do you have any good info on installing the barrel
  
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Reply #5 - Feb 20th, 2008 at 10:35am
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Leadball,
I've been trying to beat you for several years and now you go and maybe make it more difficult.  How about you shoot some bullets with defective bases and give me a chance.  I love you anyway.
RussW
  
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Reply #6 - Feb 20th, 2008 at 11:06am
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Also wanted to let you know that Bobby Hoyt is a barrel maker located in Fairfield, Pennsylvania, which is a small village located 8 mile west of the square in Gettysburg.  Bobby does only single point cut rifling and will do a gain twist at your request.  Also,  he will do a choke bore where appropriate.  He's been is the trade for at least 20 some years.
  
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Reply #7 - Feb 20th, 2008 at 11:15am
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RUSSW;
            Don't even try to make me feel sorry for you, I have never forgiven you for thumping me in Charlie Dell Memorial match.  leadball
  
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Reply #8 - Feb 20th, 2008 at 1:32pm
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What do these two men have in common? They both use RKS Ltd. gain-twist barrels.

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Reply #9 - Feb 20th, 2008 at 3:26pm
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Two top notch westerners .   Wink

                                                                                Joe.
  

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Reply #10 - Feb 23rd, 2008 at 1:33am
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Could you fine gentlemen please provide the full names and contact information for both Ron Smith and Bobby Hoyt, and the trade name
of their respective businesses ?

Also, How does one decide what beginning and end twist is best suited for a particular caliber and bullet ?
  
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Reply #11 - Feb 23rd, 2008 at 8:34am
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Ron Smith
Box 635
Wimborne, Alberta
Canada ToM 2GO
403-631-2405

I don't know about the other fellow.

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Reply #12 - Feb 24th, 2008 at 4:36pm
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Another thing those two fine gentlemen have in common is "friends that love top shelf scotch" ---Right boys!!! 
Great shootin fellows we'll see you at Tommy's shoot.
  
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Reply #13 - Feb 25th, 2008 at 10:33am
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Hey there ddeuce43

The contact information for Bobby Hoyt in Fairfield, Pennsylvania is telephone number 717-642-6696 at his shop.  Bobby is not only an excellent & experienced barrel maker, but also a competitive shooter.

Hope this helps,

Creedmoormatch
  
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Reply #14 - Feb 25th, 2008 at 10:53am
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No problem getting top drop Wiskey in Africa.  If buying in a local bar ask for a "Chapman"


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