Tikka T3 lite

[walshie 2,804]

I've decided to buy myself a Tikka T3 lite l/h in .223. One more question. They seem to come with 2 different twist rates in this calibre. 1 in 8" or 1 in 12". What's the difference?

Cheers.

[bigears 205]

1 in 8 = heaver bullet

[zx10mike 137]

as stated if you want to stabelise heavier bullets you need a faster twist .1 in 8 completes a rotation of the bullet in 8" thus spinning faster.this will also stabelise 60 grain bullets but if you want to shoot lighter bullets then 1 in 12 may be more suited.

my recomendation 1 in 8 is better,like mine in 223.

[Skull Hooker 185]

as stated if you want to stabelise heavier bullets you need a faster twist .1 in 8 completes a rotation of the bullet in 8" thus spinning faster.this will also stabelise 60 grain bullets but if you want to shoot lighter bullets then 1 in 12 may be more suited.

my recomendation 1 in 8 is better,like mine in 223.

 

Generally correct, but it depends sometimes on the make of bullet

EG My 204 is a 1 in 12 twist rate, too slow to stabilise a Hornady 40g V Max, but OK for the 32g V Max.

However, the 39gr Sierra Blitzking IS stabilised by the existing twist.

I reckon I would still go for the 1 in 8 though

Skully