The 257 texan has a 1:16 twist what would a 1:14 or even a 1:12 do ? Is there a advantage to spinning the slug faster?
Barrel twist
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Speaking from my benchrest cartridge loading background, I'll offer a comment. Every bullet/airgun slug, will have an optimum set of barrel dynamics in which it performs best, one of which is the twist rate. If accuracy is poor, and especially if signs of instability are present, you probably need to try a faster rate of twist. If uncertain, err on the side of being a bit too fast.
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Sorry it would still be OK to have a faster twist rate with slower velocities ? And lighter ammo?
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Within reason, yes. But, no free lunches, you may not find a one-size-fits-all solution. Example, I had a very high velocity 6mm varmint rifle set up for heavy bullets, 105 g I think. I used an 8 twist barrel, shot great. It did not shoot my standard 68 g BR bullets as well as a 14 twist, but acceptable for non competition use.
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Thanks. Shows what I know. I'm knew to the texan. I wonder if there is a twist rate that I could use that would work with most slugs weights and speeds
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The 1-14 twist will shoot 65 to 92 g very well from the 34" Texan bbl. 100+ g the 1-10 would be better. 
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So if I err on the side of speed as previously suggested and tried a 1:12 twist would it be much of a difference? Nice setup sham
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