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Just looked at the Tikki website and they are listing the twist for their 243's at 1:8 vice the normal 1:10 they usually use. Can anybody confirm this is correct or possibly an typo ? Ben
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That would be a welcome update, if true.
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Don't see a 243 in stainless on Tikka's website. I do see a blued model in 243 with 1:8 twist.
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Just looked myself and it looks like anyplace there is a 243, they are 1-8, glad they are updating their stuff some.
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That was a good move. Hopefully they will use the +p magazine like they give the 6.5 creedmoor too.
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Just checked with Beretta USA and apparently the website is wrong and they intend to change the twist rate back to 1:10 for the 243's.
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Oh well. It’s a shame. Anyone who is pleased with the 1-10 would be just as pleased with the 1-8 but not the other way around.
If twisting the 243 faster is so taboo maybe they’ll add the 6mm creedmoor to the offerings and give it the 1-7.7” or whatever they normally are.
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Oh well. It’s a shame. Anyone who is pleased with the 1-10 would be just as pleased with the 1-8 but not the other way around.
If twisting the 243 faster is so taboo maybe they’ll add the 6mm creedmoor to the offerings and give it the 1-7.7” or whatever they normally are. Exactly. Going to 243 1-8 would only help their sales. In fact, they could stand to update a few of their twist rates. Some 6CM offerings would be even better.
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I just ordered a superlight 243 and it shows a 8 twist.
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Link please? I'd buy one right now if you're right.
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I have a Tikka T3x Lite in 6.5 Creed and I really like it. When I was looking for a 243, for hunting, a couple months ago Euro Optic had the 243 Tikka in stock but it was a 1-10 and I wanted something with a 1-8. I ended up buying a 6mm Creedmoor Ruger American Predator, with AICS mags, and couldn’t be more satisfied. Every bullet weight (90-105) I’ve tried shoots less than MOA out to 400 yards without working too hard.
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Just checked with Beretta USA and apparently the website is wrong and they intend to change the twist rate back to 1:10 for the 243's. Thanks Ben. Damn shame.
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Still wondering if Tikki changed the twist rate on their newer 243's and didn't inform Beretta ?????
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Still wondering if Tikki changed the twist rate on their newer 243's and didn't inform Beretta ????? On the Tikka website it shows 1-8”. You wouldn’t think Tikka would have their site wrong?
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If they're truly 1:8 twist I'll be buying one.
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I just ordered a superlight 243 and it shows a 8 twist. Please let us know what shows up.
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I just ordered a superlight 243 and it shows a 8 twist. Please let us know what shows up. I will but unfortunately it’s about a year wait I was told by Stoeger since it’s a special order item here in Canada. I did email my contact there and ask him to confirm twist rate.
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Well heck we have to shoot them long target bullets out of our 243 rifles!
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