I picked up a t3 ss in .223 rem with the 1x10 barrel. I had thought about a ruger american since they have a 1x8 but I like the tikka better and found one on sale for $579. A little late to ask advice now but for shooting paper out to 300 yards am I really going to be dissapointed with a 1x10 twist? I mostly want to use it as a trainer for the kids so they can hunt with my t3 .308. Okay I admit it I want to have a little fun as well. I hope to make to the range soon and bout some 55 grain hornadys to start with.
