hughes.s Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Can Any bodyput me in touch with a new t3 varmint 1 in 8 twist. apparently they are special order., 2/3 months. Hughes.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 .223 one assumes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunnery Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 have you tried McAvoy guns in Standish Wigan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes.s Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Sorry, yes it"s .223 McAvoy shut today will try tommorrow Hughes.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22/250 foxer Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 try the countyrman of derby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes.s Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 22/250 foxer Thanks I phoned him thru Gunstar, yes he has 2 rifles that I was thinking of buying, he asked me what I wanted it for, and after a chat he explained some advantages that the 1 in 12 has over the 1 in 8 ( given usage, bullet weight, range,). So more to think about. I have had a look at various 1 in 12 v 1 in 8 topics and it seems to me that 1 in 8 may not be the magic rate for me. I"ve got to make a honest pro and con list about my shooting, which loads of people on here say to do Thanks to all for your time. Hughes.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 53gr v-max for foxing and a 75gr A-max for extended target work. Got to be the 1-8" for me. What has got you thinking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes.s Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thoughts on 1 in 8 v 1 in 12. My current rifle has a 1in 9 twist, I knew when I bought it, (have never shot any thing heavier than 55g thru it). I disposed of some 55g bullets that I thought were a bargin, but found out later that 1 in 12 twist was the quickest recommended I also gave away some 69 grain that I did not have powder for. I have never shot vermin past 250 ish yards I do not intend to shoot competition? targets. At my age I like being out, enjoying the moment, and in the past I have let foxes walk because I did not like the wind conditions,( a heavier bullet would not have convinced me) At the moment I have loads for 55 and 50g that work ( perhaps they may need tweeking for a new gun). I do not fancy any more load development. Was the 1 in 12 twist developed by the millitary for 55g? This is what I remember from phone conversations, (I may be misquoting a little ) A faster twist wears out quicker.(how much quicker, who knows). A 1in 12 is more efficient on the lighter bullets, upto the ranges I shoot, (although I think its minimal to the average shooter, like me) The basic thing is, I was looking at a "cure all" twist that I might use, but will not. I got caught up in a "hot to trot moment". Sorry to have been a pain in the glutus maximus, when I should have sat and thought about it before posting I am going to phone uncle Norm and tell him to order a 1 in Thanks to all Hughes.s i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 if your looking for light and fast why not 204 your old but not dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.H Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 what wears the barrel out as far as i know, is ramming hot loads down it. 1:12 twist was designed for hunting, as the milatry use 1:7 in .223/5.56 the 1:8 will shoot the 50s and 55grs you like if its for fox as you say and no long range target then, the 1:12 is right for you and i dont see the need for it to be varmint barrel either, unless you like the extra weight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 From your intended use the 1-12" sounds like it will do the job. I have owned a 1-8" T3 and only shot factory 50gr ammo through it. I wish I never sold that rifle. You really should be doing load development for any new rifle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offroad Gary Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 From your intended use the 1-12" sounds like it will do the job. I have owned a 1-8" T3 and only shot factory 50gr ammo through it. I wish I never sold that rifle. You really should be doing load development for any new rifle. And i bought it! And i wish i hadnt sold too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oggie6.5-284 Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Does anyone know if there is a after market trigger that it's into the t3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannywayoflife Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 There's the Bix and Andy unit and baldie also does a 2 stage unit for them. But my factory trigger is buitiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony.H Posted November 24, 2013 Report Share Posted November 24, 2013 Does anyone know if there is a after market trigger that it's into the t3 tbh there pretty spot on as they are, very adjustable but, if you just want it lighter then, dave from valkyrie rifles does springs for a good price, and hes on here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunner Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 And i bought it! And i wish i hadnt sold too! crumbs , who's got it now ?? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 hughes i'm selling my fat boy 223 its 2 grand but think of all the money you will save on petrol picking one up from leicester .oh and i've done the load development too coz i know how lazy you are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes.s Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Ow, an arrow to my heart. I am not lazy as such, I am carefull with my calorific out put, . Dam and blast, Sorted now with a T3 (but I will take free load advice) Hughes.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz6br Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Ow, an arrow to my heart. I am not lazy as such, I am carefull with my calorific out put, . Dam and blast, Sorted now with a T3 (but I will take free load advice) What twist mate Hughes.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 did you get 1 in 8? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hughes.s Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Can I phone you after 18.00 hrs?. Hughes.s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggersqueezer Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Can I phone you after 18.00 hrs?. Hughes.s anytime bud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Posted January 12, 2014 Report Share Posted January 12, 2014 Tikka does offer a 1-10" .223. I bought one. Shoots well.~Andrew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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