Tikka updating 300 wsm twist rate- 1-10”

[z987k]

Looks like they did speed up the 7 mag and 7/08 to 1:9”. Think they used to be 1:9.5. Would have been nice if they would have gone all the way to 1:8 instead

Yup.

 

[Captain1018]

Wish they would made a 280AI barrel/action…seems like the best single rifle caliber for the west coast.

 

[wirehead]

Glad they did this. A little salty I just bought one and it was 1:11". 1:10" opens up ability to shoot longer/heavier bullets and makes the magazine COAL limitation an even greater issue...

 

[Captain1018]

Glad they did this. A little salty I just bought one and it was 1:11". 1:10" opens up ability to shoot longer/heavier bullets and makes the magazine COAL limitation an even greater issue...

Is there a way to tell if a cartridge will fit in the stock gun? Vor-tx 165 gr Barnes ttsx?

 

[wirehead]

If it’s a factory loaded round, it is assembled to SAAMI specifications and will fit into a factory rifle with chamber also machined to SAAMI specifications.

 

[JollyRoger]

I know that’s been a long time gripe about Tikka’s in general, especially the 300WM. But what 308 Win rounds are you guys wanting to shoot that won’t stabilize in the 1:11?

 

[LostWapiti]

Just checked EuroOptic and they are all still showing as 1:11” for 300WSM.

 

[BjornF16]

Recently received a Superlite that I was hoping was 10” twist…it wasn’t.

I’ll see how well it shoots 185’s with a Rokstok before deciding on a 6UM or 6/7mm PRC

 

[Formidilosus]

1-10” is better.

However- what are you guys wanting to shoot that a 1-11” twist is problem? We ahoot 215gr Bergers from 1-11” 300WM, and 208gr ELD-M’s from 308 win with 1-11” twist.

 

[BjornF16]

1-10” is better.

However- what are you guys wanting to shoot that a 1-11” twist is problem? We ahoot 215gr Bergers from 1-11” 300WM, and 208gr ELD-M’s from 308 win with 1-11” twist.

I have some 208’s and 215’s to try. I’m basically at SL, so we’ll see if they stabilize or not.

I’m not fussed about the 11”. If this barrel isn’t a shooter, it’ll become a 6mm platform

 

[Formidilosus]

I have some 208’s and 215’s to try. I’m basically at SL, so we’ll see if they stabilize or not.

I’m not fussed about the 11”. If this barrel isn’t a shooter, it’ll become a 6mm platform

I had two 11.25” twist 308’s that shot 208’s great at sea level. I doubt you will find a stability issue at all.

No one is a fan of fast twists more than I, however people need to understand that a 1-10” twist 30cal is a fast twist. It’s akin to a 1-7” .224, or a 1-7.5” 243, etc. A 1-11” twist 30cal is like a 1-8” or a 1-8.5” twist 6mm. Would it be my preference, no. Is it sufficient for about everything except the extremes, yes.

 

[BjornF16]

I had two 11.25” twist 308’s that shot 208’s great at sea level. I doubt you will find a stability issue at all.

No one is a fan of fast twists more than I, however people need to understand that a 1-10” twist 30cal is a fast twist. It’s akin to a 1-7” .224, or a 1-7.5” 243, etc. A 1-11” twist 30cal is like a 1-8” or a 1-8.5” twist 6mm. Would it be my preference, no. Is it sufficient for about everything except the extremes, yes.

I think folks mainly get their panties in a twist based upon what they read as minimum recommended twist from the bullet manufacturers.

I’ve read your comments about twists in other threads and I’m not too worried.

Also, I think most the stability calculators aren’t accounting for plastic tip or lead voids in the bullet nose and are therefore too conservative

 

[Formidilosus]

Also, I think most the stability calculators aren’t accounting for plastic tip or lead voids in the bullet nose and are therefore too conservative

This is a large part of it. Let us know how it does.

 

[Firth]

As an additional data point, I had a 1-12" 30-06 (measured with cleaning rod) that shot 208 Amax just fine. I'm at 4500' or so though. Never tried anything heavier in that gun.

 

[JollyRoger]

Recently received a Superlite that I was hoping was 10” twist…it wasn’t.

I’ll see how well it shoots 185’s with a Rokstok before deciding on a 6UM or 6/7mm PRC

Both my Tikka 308s shoot factory FGMM 185s really, really well. A TacA1 and a Veil that rides in a Bravo.

 

[ropeup79]

Picked up a 300 wsm stainless lite today. It was supposed to be a 1-10 but is not. Gun shop guy who was extremely helpful talked to Beretta rep and was told that the 1-10s aren’t in production yet and may be available this summer, if they decide to keep 300 wsm in lineup at all.

 

[Captain1018]

Picked up a 300 wsm stainless lite today. It was supposed to be a 1-10 but is not. Gun shop guy who was extremely helpful talked to Beretta rep and was told that the 1-10s aren’t in production yet and may be available this summer, if they decide to keep 300 wsm in lineup at all.

Why would they take 300 WSM out of production?

 

[Redrice]

Seems Tika/Sako claim to have 'sped' up the 30 cal from an 11" to 10" in preparation (they claim) for the expectant homogenous non lead bullet growth that is especially taking off in Europe. Not sure of this statement as most 30 cals I recall have been furnished with a 10" twist which in a magnum caliber I would have expected, as they can push heavier bullets. Maybe the 11" is better suited to .308 Lots of 10 twist on the shelves now so I should look too

 

[ropeup79]

Why would they take 300 WSM out of production?

I don’t know, slow sales maybe. The Beretta rep said there’s quite a few 1-11 twist 300 wsm’s that need sold first.

 

[z987k]

1-10” is better.

However- what are you guys wanting to shoot that a 1-11” twist is problem? We ahoot 215gr Bergers from 1-11” 300WM, and 208gr ELD-M’s from 308 win with 1-11” twist.

Most copper over about 160gr unless it's an extra low BC short fat little thing.