Thread:Defender7881/@comment-35115325-20190801022242/@comment-30076690-20190806005509

it can, yes, but not with all shells.

see, APFSDS rounds actually DON'T benefit from rifling. They fly straight using the fins, and the spin actually has a negative impact on both accuracy and penetration. HESH rounds, on the other hand, benefit both in accuracy and destructive ability from spin.

Basically, it depends on what you're firing