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Thread: Tikka’s .243 Win change…. 1:8” twist!

  1. 14-12-2022, 11:03 PM #31
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    80.5 Bergerard go just fine in my 1:8 t3 in a 2.6 inch waters magazine with bolt stop mod.


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    Quote Originally Posted by Hornady ELDX View Post
    Evidently there are no tikkas in the country as yet in 1:8 so will hold off getting one
    They are not due to land in the UK until April/ May time.
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  4. 18-07-2024, 09:22 PM #33
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hornady ELDX View Post
    Evidently there are no tikkas in the country as yet in 1:8 so will hold off getting one
    Are they here now? Want one to spin heavier Hammers above 70gr.
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  5. 19-07-2024, 05:56 PM #34
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    Apparently the right handed ones are here now??? @Friwi?
    I am talking 243win here.
    Last edited by Shearer; 19-07-2024 at 06:03 PM.
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    I suppressed one this week or last week, and I have done at least one other if not two in the last 6months.
    I ll pay attention on the side of the bolt on the next one I come across
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  7. 19-07-2024, 08:46 PM #36
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    Quote Originally Posted by TeRei View Post
    Are they here now? Want one to spin heavier Hammers above 70gr.
    They were talking about .243. Cripes you fiddle with a lot of projectiles.
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  8. 19-07-2024, 11:21 PM #37
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    Yes. 222 loads at present. But Hammers may be the new frontier in 243. Out with 53's tonight.
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  9. 19-07-2024, 11:23 PM #38
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    Quote Originally Posted by TeRei View Post
    Yes. 222 loads at present. But Hammers may be the new frontier in 243. Out with 53's tonight.
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    Greetings,
    Remington have been running a 1 in 9 inch in their .243 just about forever and few have noticed.
    GPM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by grandpamac View Post
    Greetings,
    Remington have been running a 1 in 9 inch in their .243 just about forever and few have noticed.
    GPM.
    Had one of them shoot amazing.
    Beretta Nz this week said not to expect any 1/8 twist 243s for 12 months

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    Quote Originally Posted by BRADS View Post
    Had one of them shoot amazing.
    Beretta Nz this week said not to expect any 1/8 twist 243s for 12 months

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  13. 20-07-2024, 10:33 AM #42
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    Quote Originally Posted by Shearer View Post
    Tikka? Sako? or both?
    They said both
    So knowing berretta nz it could easily be 2 years.......

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  14. 20-07-2024, 05:52 PM #43
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    Putting in order for 70gr H's. Run at 10T. Move on.
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    There is a tikka 243 1/8 at hunting and fishing parmy today


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    Quote Originally Posted by buzzmann View Post
    There is a tikka 243 1/8 at hunting and fishing parmy today


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