Thread: Tikka 223 1-8 or 1-12

Originally Posted by taupo_cowboy

That’s for all the info, it’s great. But I’m not sure it makes the decision any easier. As a FYI, the 1/8 is 20 inch, the 1/12 is 22 inch. @Flyblown, @grandpamac would that change your recommendation?

Maybe I should buy both and see which one I like best

Greetings Taupo_cowboy,
Not at all. The inability to shoot the heavier pills will drive you nuts after a while with the 1:12. I don't loose that much velocity between my 26" and 22" tubes and I think I saw something recently that the big velocity losses in the .223 occur when you go below 20". You would likely trim the 22" one to 20" or less if you suppress it anyway. I recently did just that with my old .308 and the velocity loss was minimal. I have held of suppressing either of my T Lite rifles (.223 and 6.5x55) as they are so nice to use just as they are. My VSSF has become something of a safe queen since I got my T3 and is keeping the Sendero company. Not interested in parting with either of them though. Their time will come again no doubt.
Regards Grandpamac.