Tikka T3 Varmint Ammunition

[sidug 0]

Hi,

 

I have a .223 Tikka T3 Varmint with 1-8" barrel twist. All information I have read about barrel twist suggest that I should be using heavy ammunition which the 1-8" twist is designed for but as I'm experimenting with different ammunition at the moment, the best I found yet is Norma 40 grain ballistic tip, these I find I can get 1" grouping at 150yrd but anything heavier just cannot match this accuracy. The problem with Norma is the availability of them without me having to travel quit far to purchase them and would like to have an alternative brand of ammunition that I can use.

 

Does anyone have any info on this or does anyone have the same rifle and if so what ammunition do you use?

 

 

Many Thanks!

[sikastag_1 689]

iv got a tika t3 stainless varmint but its a 22-250, i dont like norma or sako through my rifle but ive fired the federal v-shock and i liked this round through it and cheap remington bullets, iv tried a few and dont know why i disliked norma and sako through it but iv tried a few and the best iv fired from my rifle IN MY OPINION is federal v shocks.

[jamie g 17]

dont think ive heard many rifles not shot well with federal 55 gr bullets. softpoint and bt ones are very good

ive just got some 55gr softpoints to try in my 22/250

[sidug 0]

Thanks for you replys, I've tried federal soft point but not federal v shocks! I'll give theses a try next....

[jamie g 17]

Thanks for you replys, I've tried federal soft point but not federal v shocks! I'll give theses a try next....

 

 

have you tryed the cheap ammo like privi they mite be worth a try

 

i now the bt federal ammo the heads are made by nostler

Edited August 4, 2008 by jamie g

[weejohn 3]

i also have the 22-250 , loves the federals same zero for 40g hollow point, 50 and 55g v shok.

[Deker 3,478]

I have the T3 Lite stainless in .223..also 1-8 twist.

 

It handles the cheap stuff well, Wolf 55g HP, Barnaul 62g FMJ, Prvi 55g FMJ. Used them all, and unlike the Remington and Howa .223's, which is not happy with these, the Tikka produces very acceptable results!

 

Never used anything less than 55g in it.

 

The better "quality" ammo does produce better results, but it depends on your requirements (and depth of your pocket)

[sidug 0]

Cheers for all your suggestions, I appreciate it!!

[TOM TERRIER 173]

I have the T3 Lite stainless in .223..also 1-8 twist.

 

It handles the cheap stuff well, Wolf 55g HP, Barnaul 62g FMJ, Prvi 55g FMJ. Used them all, and unlike the Remington and Howa .223's, which is not happy with these, the Tikka produces very acceptable results!

 

Never used anything less than 55g in it.

 

The better "quality" ammo does produce better results, but it depends on your requirements (and depth of your pocket)

 

Dont want to sound silly... But what does 1-8 twist mean?

Cheers

[Guest JohnGalway]

I have the T3 Lite stainless in .223..also 1-8 twist.

 

It handles the cheap stuff well, Wolf 55g HP, Barnaul 62g FMJ, Prvi 55g FMJ. Used them all, and unlike the Remington and Howa .223's, which is not happy with these, the Tikka produces very acceptable results!

 

Never used anything less than 55g in it.

 

The better "quality" ammo does produce better results, but it depends on your requirements (and depth of your pocket)

 

Dont want to sound silly... But what does 1-8 twist mean?

Cheers

 

If I get this wrong someone will correct it but I'm gonna have a stab at it anyway (ever find it hard to explain something you know you know?). A 1 in 8 twist basically means that when the bullet is fired and still in the barrel that it will turn/revolve/roll around once on it's axis in every eight inches of that barrel. Say you have a 24" barrel that has a 1 in 8 twist, the bullet will have turned three times before it leaves the barrel. Different twist rates suit different length bullets (often people say different weight bullets, but I think I'm right in saying it's the length of the bullet not it's actual weight?). It's basically about stabilising the bullet in flight to aid accuracy, I won't even attempt to delve any deeper into the subject

[Deker 3,478]

I have the T3 Lite stainless in .223..also 1-8 twist.

 

It handles the cheap stuff well, Wolf 55g HP, Barnaul 62g FMJ, Prvi 55g FMJ. Used them all, and unlike the Remington and Howa .223's, which is not happy with these, the Tikka produces very acceptable results!

 

Never used anything less than 55g in it.

 

The better "quality" ammo does produce better results, but it depends on your requirements (and depth of your pocket)

 

Dont want to sound silly... But what does 1-8 twist mean?

Cheers

 

If I get this wrong someone will correct it but I'm gonna have a stab at it anyway (ever find it hard to explain something you know you know?). A 1 in 8 twist basically means that when the bullet is fired and still in the barrel that it will turn/revolve/roll around once on it's axis in every eight inches of that barrel. Say you have a 24" barrel that has a 1 in 8 twist, the bullet will have turned three times before it leaves the barrel. Different twist rates suit different length bullets (often people say different weight bullets, but I think I'm right in saying it's the length of the bullet not it's actual weight? (Spot on John, it's about length and not weight BUT weight does have some effect as heavier bullets will tend to be slower and lighter bullets will tend to be faster (Within a given calibre) ). It's basically about stabilising the bullet in flight to aid accuracy, I won't even attempt to delve any deeper into the subject

Edited August 5, 2008 by Deker

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Cheers