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I see the new T3X 223 is only being made in the 8″ twist. Why such a fast twist for a hunting rifle in a varmint caliber when the 12″ is ideal for the 50 and 55 grain bullets?
And of course it´s made in the 12″ twist as well. Whether Sako NA imports them is Another matter.
That said my T3 SV with its 12″ twist and 600mm/24″ barrel shoots all 55gr just fine. Never tried them 50 grainers though.
I usually shoot either 69 or 77 gr bullets in mine since this particular rifle is my “target” gun.
And it does shoot those superbly well. A couple of 5-shotters shot at 200 meters on a windy day :The CC is under 1/2″ on both targets. The targets are Intern. 50 M Rimfire targets.