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I'll have a Sportsman's Warehouse special run T3 Super-Lite .22-250 just as soon as I can save up enough sheckles.

6mm Remington has always been a 1-9" twist. Your point?

What twist does Rem give the 6mm Rem? Or the 243? What twist do most mfgrs use in 243? Anyone know?

Look 1 post above yours.

There are always the oddball runs and I think I've seen a 40x with a 1-10" factory twist for the 6mm Remington.

More than a few makers give the 243 a 1-10", Remington's are running a 1-9.125" twist.

The 6mm is a little larger than the .243 but not enough to make any noticeable difference. When they first hit the market, they were called the .244 and had a 1-12 twist which just would not stabilize longer bullets, as what most wanted to use for deer hunting. Great for varmit size bullets and that is all I will be using a .243 for so the 1-10 twist is fine with me. 1-12 would even be a little better. If I want to shoot heavier bullets, I will step up a caliber or so, probably then use my 7-08.

It's not about heavier, but carry on, you'll be just fine.

Well I guess that was my point, 6mm twist and a heavy bullet. Had a couple of 243's Wifes Winchester XTR Model 70. POS IMHO. 2 MOA+ what ever I did. A Santa Barbara Mauser that with 95 to 105 bullets shot under 1/2". Did not like varmit bullets in the 60 to 80 range. Is the Tikka's twist that different? As I don't have one I'm not sure. What is the ideal twist for all situations? Is there one?

1-9" will do for most, but if building I'd go 1-8".

What's not about heavier? For me, a 65 grain is great for varmints but if I were to go hunting for larger animals, I would prefer a heavier bullet. There's where the 7-08 comes in. Not all that hard to understand.

Yeah, the benefits of single finger picking. I'll never be quick on the keyboard, sorry.
What would be ideal twist for 243 if all weights up to 105 are used?

Twist is about length. Just cuzz it's lighter not mean it's not longer.

If all you want to do is sling 65's get you a 1-8" twist 223 Tikka. Lot better BC bullets.

I think most would prefer a 1-9 or maybe even a 1-8 for the longer bullets.

Gotcha. Will stay away from the new Rem autoloader.

Right. Twist is about length.

I have a Cooper in .223AI with a 1-12 twist that works very well as a target-prairie dog type gun. Does great with 40 grain Noslers so think I will be sticking with it.

They making one in .243 now? What twist?

I guess that's why I like the bigger slower ones. Heavy for caliber. Only short one I own is the Tikka in 338 Federal. Not the best at the heavier range. In the mid range very effective and accurate. Why try and make someting into what it is not. Tikka/Sako 6.5X55 90 to 160, 9.3X63 CZ 550 232 to 325. I am not a varmit shooter, so for myself a 243 is not in my radar.

i love my tikka t3 lite in 270win. i bought a weather proof gun,thats what wanted when i ordered it. its one of the most accurate rifles i've ever owned.great trigger and a smooth as silk action. i have 2 buddies wanting a tikka real bad right now after handling mine.

would i buy one in a magnum caliber?hell no,way to lite for me in a magnum.i'm lookin for a 65.55 in a t3 now,but i'm a lefty so they are very hard to come by.

All I did was turn the trigger down to its lowest setting (around 2 lbs) load ammo and go shoot. The 70 grain NBT H4350 load was the first one I ever tried.

Tikkas suck. Can't shoot GameKings either.