Tikka T3 Lite .223

[walshie 2,804]

As stated recently, I'm in the market for a Tikka T3 Lite in .223. My question was whether the 1:12 twist rate or was 1:8 better.

General opinion was 1:8 as it is better for heavier bullets. Turns out the 1:8 is very hard to find, especially in left handed.

I am told the 1:12 is good for bullet weights of up to 55 grn. This is going to be primarily a fox gun, so my new question is: Is 55 grn any good for fox or should i just keep looking for a 1:8 gun? Thanks.

[Rake aboot 4,936]

55 is spot on for foxes mate

[zx10mike 137]

1 in 8 is better for long range and deer but 1 in 12 will be great out to 300 ish and flatter shooting and more than enough for fox

[walshie 2,804]

Cheers for the replies lads. 300 yards is plenty.

[JohnGalway 1,043]

You'll be fine with 1:12, that's what my Remington is and I've killed them at 300 with 40 grain bullets. It's a fair way out.

Edited December 28, 2012 by JohnGalway

[akton 15]

As above 40 gr all day long I have took many fox out using hornday .223 40gr Tikka T3 Nice gun to use