Tikka updating 300 wsm twist rate- 1-10”

[HighUintas]

Well I could tell you, but apparently-

Touche! I will tell you I have complete ignorance on this topic other than a few hearsay comments, so I have no validated opinion on it.

Have you seen enough comparisons with other variables being similar enough to see a difference?

FYI, I have Sportsmatch rings mounted w your method to 27 on the ring screws, used your method on my action screws, have an swfa 3-9, and have a rokstock ordered

 

[Formidilosus]

Have you seen enough comparisons with other variables being similar enough to see a difference?

Yes. The difference in RPM between a 10” and 11” twist won’t make a noticeable difference with the 208gr ELD-M. A 1-8” and you would start to see some differences in some situations.

 

[Packmansion]

Yes. The difference in RPM between a 10” and 11” twist won’t make a noticeable difference with the 208gr ELD-M. A 1-8” and you would start to see some differences in some situations.

I have seen longer bullets veer in ballistics gel, I was told this can be mitigated with faster twist. Have you seen evidence of that?

 

[kevlar88]

I should say Europe has a very small minority of people who own guns, gun laws and ammunition regulations are debilitating and Europeans do not have many good affordable options with easy access. This friction prevents Europeans from being up to speed with new technologies despite Tikka being finish I be more fins hunt with mosins than Tikkas. Also Europe is mostly flat and heavily wooded so bc doesn't have much benefit as it does in US. It's amazing Tikka is updating their twists to the proper bare minimum so quickly. I would have expected another decade lol.

There are many more too. But the American bullet makers are driving the ship. You can't even buy Hornady or nosler in a lot of European countries. I think nosler is only sold in US and Canada. European consumer market is constrained to ammo that largely would not be beneficial for use in a 1:10. Technically 1:11 is more suitable for stubby bullets. You can get great stability out of partitions and a frames under all conditions. If Tikka is selling to finish people who cannot even buy an accubond or ELD-X a d they are shooting stubby cup n core bullets what insensitive is there to change other than American consumers.

I have lived in, hunted, and owned firearms in Europe for several years and you simply could not be more wrong. To substantiate this, I will say that there were situations that I felt more free traveling from country to country in Europe with a firearm then from state to state in the US. There was never a time that I couldn't get bullets from Hornady, Nosler, Sierra or any other American made bullets that my heart desired.

 

[Packmansion]

I have lived in, hunted, and owned firearms in Europe for several years and you simply could not be more wrong. To substantiate this, I will say that there were situations that I felt more free traveling from country to country in Europe with a firearm then from state to state in the US. There was never a time that I couldn't get bullets from Hornady, Nosler, Sierra or any other American made bullets that my heart desired.

Sorry for being an ignoramus poor choice of words on my part. I apologize for saying false things about people I do not know.

 

[Formidilosus]

I have seen longer bullets veer in ballistics gel, I was told this can be mitigated with faster twist. Have you seen evidence of that?

In some instances it can.

 

[Packmansion]

Anyone pick up a 1:10 300 wsm yet?

 

[Packmansion]

I went to sportsmans today. All 1:11... no 1:10s even worse no 1:8s.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Anyone pick up a 1:10 300 wsm yet?

My friend got a 1:10 300 win mag.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Anyone pick up a 1:10 300 wsm yet?

My friend got a 1:10 300 win mag

 

[Packmansion]

My friend got a 1:10 300 win mag

The 300 win has been 1:10 for over a year. Tikka just updated twist on all other 300s

 

[Alpinedrifter]

I'm also looking for a Tikka T3X Superlite in .300 WSM. Today I called around to several Sportsman's Warehouses and one shop had one on the display rack. He checked the paperwork and confirmed that it had been delivered in late Dec. 23', that it was a 1:11 twist, and FWIW.. that the barrel itself did NOT have the twist stamped on it.

He did say that if you order a T3X Superlite .300 WSM and it is not the 1:10 twist that you are after, you can get a refund. Maybe it's a safe wager in the coming weeks/month? I'll be a guinea pig and order one within the next week to my local Sportsman's WH and will report back my luck with this 1:10 I'm after.

 

[bbrown]

Just got a T3x Stainless in 300wsm and it appears to be a 1-10” using the cleaning rod method as the barrel is not marked

 

[Packmansion]

Just got a T3x Stainless in 300wsm and it appears to be a 1-10” using the cleaning rod method as the barrel is not marked

What kind of games is Tikka playing with us.

 

[Alpinedrifter]

Since you already have the 1:11 I wouldn’t sweat it. You will probably be able to everything you want elevation dependent. It’s just right on the edge so if buying new everybody would rather have a 1:10. Just don’t push the limits of stability with a suppressor on while testing. I think a lot of bullets say they need a faster twist than they really do. Especially ones with polymer tips.

Edit: forgot a word

Would the Tikka .300 WSM in 1:10 be a good candidate for a suppressor? What are the limitations with that? I probably won’t have my 1:10 threaded for a while once I get it, but would like to eventually. Thanks

 

[Packmansion]

Would the Tikka .300 WSM in 1:10 be a good candidate for a suppressor? What are the limitations with that? I probably won’t have my 1:10 threaded for a while once I get it, but would like to eventually. Thanks

Lots of people running supressed 300 wsms some might argue 308 is better but it depends on what range and what size game you plan to hunt.

 

[Alpinedrifter]

Lots of people running supressed 300 wsms some might argue 308 is better but it depends on what range and what size game you plan to hunt.

Realistically, I’d like it to be my 600 yard and in backcountry setup. I’m a ways out from hand loading, so I’ll probably stick with a 178-180 grain factory load to start. But who knows.. I may enjoy it unsuppressed with ear pro and reap the 24” barrel rewards. My hopefull 1:10 ought to arrive in a few days from now, so I’ll report back.

 

[Alpinedrifter]

Realistically, I’d like it to be my 600 yard and in backcountry setup. I’m a ways out from hand loading, so I’ll probably stick with a 178-180 grain factory load to start. But who knows.. I may enjoy it unsuppressed with ear pro and reap the 24” barrel rewards. My hopefull 1:10 ought to arrive in a few days from now, so I’ll report back.

And it will be primarily for moose, elk and bear

 

[Packmansion]

And it will be primarily for moose, elk and bear

300 WSM is a great load for what you're looking to do. Whatever you buy save the brass and start shopping for magnum primers now.

 

[Captain1018]

If you shoot factory ammo does it matter between 10:1 and 11:1?

Twist needs to be faster for longer bullets right? It has less to do with the mass (grain) and more to do with length and aspect ratio right?