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					Originally Posted by  popplecop
					 
				 
				Standard Twist for the .22 rf is 1-16.  Longer barrels actually start to cause a decrease in velocity as in 16" all powder is consumed.  I have .22 rfs with barrel lenghts from 16 to 26"s, all have there place. 
			
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 And there you have your answer Jon. If the powder is entirely burned within 16" then the length of the barrel beyond 16" does not matter for velocity's sake.
		  
		
		
		
		
		
		
			
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