Al, this rifle has a 26" extra heavy, free-float & button-rifled barrel with a 1 in 9.25" twist and a 1" diameter barrel. Just click on .243 on Savages own website here for specs : --- savagearms.com/content?p=firearms&a=product_summary&s=18464

AL, There are 1 in 9.25 in some blued barrels. Most of the Savage .243 stainless 26" barrels are 1 in 12

This fine rifle comes with a twist rate of 1:12. It was my pleasure to assist you.

AL E, The 26-inch fluted stainless steel heavy barrel with a 1:12-inch right-hand twist. Don't know if this has the fluted barrel, but is 26" stainless.