Twist Rate Archives - The Science of Accuracy

#124 – Idaho Backcountry

00:39:56 | This week Bryan and Mitch will discuss what it takes to prepare for a hunt in the Idaho backcountry. Topics include optimizing your rifle system, selecting suitable components,…

Daniel OkonskiSeptember 13, 2024

#123 – Answering Questions from Listeners

00:36:12 | This week Bryan and Mitch will answer some questions asked by listeners. The topics covered include Bullet Stability, Twist rate vs Muzzle Velocity, Engraving Force, Rate of Deflection,…

Daniel OkonskiSeptember 5, 2024

#121 – RMAC 2024 Winning with Air Rifles

00:46:52 | In this episode, Mitch and Francis will continue their discussions surrounding air rifles. Specifically, Francis will explain his thought process and recent air rifle competition experience. They will…

Daniel OkonskiJuly 10, 2024

#118 – AB Integrated Products and Features

00:42:04 | In this episode, Bryan and Francis answer some of the most common questions received from listeners. They will mainly discuss the latest Applied Ballistics integrated devices and highlight…

Daniel OkonskiJune 19, 2024

#116 – The Purpose of Airgun Research

00:31:18 | Francis and Bryan discuss and explain the importance of testing airguns, along with 22lr and subsonic centerfire projectiles. Subsonic flight is characterized by challenges in projectile stability and…

Daniel OkonskiApril 26, 2024

#114 – Ultra Fast Projectiles 3500+ FPS

00:28:29 | This week Bryan and Francis discuss the pros and cons of chasing higher muzzle velocity. What will it do to your barrel and how do you maximize stability?…

Daniel OkonskiFebruary 13, 2025

#110 – Evolution of Bullet Design

00:43:12 | Advancements in bullet design over the last 150+ years have "lead" (pun intended) better precision and accuracy across all platforms. This week, Bryan and Francis cover how aspects…

Daniel OkonskiFebruary 2, 2024

#109 – Modern Solvers and Drag Explained

00:36:33 | This week on the Science of Accuracy: Bryan and Francis deep dive into the history and evolution of modern ballistic solvers and drag modeling. This episode answers common…

Daniel OkonskiFebruary 2, 2024

#106 – The Weakest Link

00:43:31 | This week Bryan and Francis discuss "The Human Element" which tends to be the weakest link in the chain, leading to errors that catch shooters off-guard. They offer…

Daniel OkonskiNovember 22, 2023

#102 – Precision Rifle Myths Part 1

00:44:16 | There are lots of myths and half-truths surrounding Precision rifles. This week Bryan and Francis discuss popular misconceptions on topics including load development, action tolerances, accuracy vs precision,…

Daniel OkonskiOctober 20, 2023