Curious what bullet you want to hunt with that an 10 twist won't stabilize?
Mike
Pretty much all the good ones
That’s what you was thinking myself.
An 8 twist is awesome, don't get me wrong. I had one in my hands last summer, and should have bought it. Priced at $750.00 for a stainless lite. However, if you can't shoot 100gr pills out of a standard 243 win, you have some serious issues. If you can't kill with a simple 100gr btsp, you and your rifle need to take up golf. Keep schidt simple, and you can kill easily out to 500 yards with no issues.
I can see if you wanted to make nice shots on animals at 800 yards, switch to a higher BC pill, but guys have been getting it done with lighter projectiles in the 243 for years.
Schidt don't get any more simpler than this:
New rifle I've been messing with, with a cheap Burris FFII 3-9x40 with ballistic plex reticle and a cheap $21/box Hornady 100 BTSP Interlock bullet:
It lays them in there just fine at 500 yards too, as tested. You guys feel free to post some of your 400 yard groups, with your higher bc pills from your 243's.
Another example. The girlfriends Model 70 classic compact, shooting the same load, using the same type of scope:
I love Tikka's, and like the fact they are making an 8 twist, but to say that is absolutely necessary, is total bullshchidt. Most people/hunters are not going to be shooting over 400 yards on a big game animal. No hubbles needed, and you don't even have to twist turrets. Keep your hunting rigs light, simple and effective. Don't overthink it..
Those that don't think that cheap azzed combo shown above won't cut it, are delusional..