Tikka T3X in 22-250 Remington Review: New 1:8″ Twist Barrel
The Tikka T3X chambered in 22-250 Remington now features a 1:8″ twist rate barrel. But what’s the big deal about that? Faster twist barrels are becoming the norm in new rifle calibers like the 6 ARC and 6.5 PRC, designed to stabilize long, heavy bullets. However, in the case of the 22-250, ammo manufacturers are still primarily loading lighter bullets in the 40–55 grain range—bullets that traditionally perform best with 1:10″ or 1:12″ twist rates.
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