Tikka T3 Super Varmint .223 Twist Rate ?

[Tornado1979 145]

I've ordered a super varmint about 3 weeks ago and didn't request the preferred rate of twist on the Tikka Super Varmint .223, from what I've read online the 1 in 8 is best option over the 1 in 12.

 

I called RFD today to check but he was busy with other customers so didn't have time to check which one he'd ordered, and wasn't 100%.

 

Out of the two which one would be the most common for sale in the UK?

 

 

 

[walshie 2,804]

1:12 is most common. It'll handle bullet weights up to 55grn no problem.

[zx10mike 137]

yeh but a 1 in 8 will shoot the 55s up to 80s i would go fast twist bud.

[Deker 3,478]

I could be wrong but I believe you will get 1-12.

 

Years back it was 1-12, then there was a wholesale change on all the .223 Tikka to 1-8, that lasted a few years and went back to 1-12.

 

I-8 is available I believe but to special order, a word with GMK will probably be the quickest route anyway!

[Tornado1979 145]

Thanks for info lads, I'll expect the 1-12 twist then, 55gn would be ok for my needs and permissions but ill do some research.

 

I'll not be making many purchases so want to make sure I select the best one for me.

 

Thanks again for info.

[charlie caller 3,654]

Cant really see the point in the fast twist rate, its a .223 you are going to be shooting foxes, and possibly roe/Muntjac/Chinese water deer, a good 50-55 grain bullet will do all you need and more, if you need bigger, buy a .243, or a .25-06.

[Tornado1979 145]

Cant really see the point in the fast twist rate, its a .223 you are going to be shooting foxes, and possibly roe/Muntjac/Chinese water deer, a good 50-55 grain bullet will do all you need and more, if you need bigger, buy a .243, or a .25-06.

 

It's only going to be used for foxing mate, so suppose your right.

[charlie caller 3,654]

Exactly mate,I promise you old charlie wont know he is any less dead if you whack him with a 50 grainer, or some 75grain projectile,just find a good expanding bullet that it likes and stick with it,if you are going to reload, Sierra do some fantastic .224 bullets, and if you decide and want some help reloading I am only just down the road

[Deker 3,478]

It's only going to be used for foxing mate, so suppose your right.

Don't sell yourself short, another use for the Super Varmint is bashing Fence Posts into the ground!

[zx10mike 137]

yes bud the 1 in 8 is good for long range and target work.for foxing 1 in 12 would be great.

[Barrel 1]

Hello All,

I would go with the 1 in 8 twist it will shoot faster and you can go up to 77 grain if you like. The 1 in 12 in a slower twist and will only shoot 45 to up 50 grain. I have my own shop here in the US.I ask people that come into my shop what they will used the rifle. I always tell them 1 in 8 so you can shoot light weights and heavy weights. If you can find out what twist rate the shop owner ordered you can may change it to the 1 in 8 .It will be better for you all round rifle. If you need any more help please let me know hope this helps you out.

[Gloop 5]

I think it is 1 in 12. Someone may correct me. To be honest I use a 54 grain vmax and it groups really nicely.

[ianm 2,594]

I use 1-12" in my Tikka T3 and i shoot 40 grn federal premium for fox and it is a suberb combination.

[mark@mbb 31]

And a heavier bullet is more stable in the wind

[charlie caller 3,654]

Hello All,

I would go with the 1 in 8 twist it will shoot faster and you can go up to 77 grain if you like. The 1 in 12 in a slower twist and will only shoot 45 to up 50 grain. I have my own shop here in the US.I ask people that come into my shop what they will used the rifle. I always tell them 1 in 8 so you can shoot light weights and heavy weights. If you can find out what twist rate the shop owner ordered you can may change it to the 1 in 8 .It will be better for you all round rifle. If you need any more help please let me know hope this helps you out.

Why would he need anything heavier than a 55gn bullet if he is shooting foxes? And he has not said he is reloading, so correct me if I am wrong, but I dont think specialist 70- gn stuff is available commercialy here in the UK.