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    Hunting & Fishing Varminting with .22cal 80 grain Berger VLD's

    I am about to start load development for my new custom .223AI, my preferred bullets are the Berger 80 grain VLD's and 75 grain A-Max. I favour these bullets as they both have an excellent record for grouping and accuracy and I know a lot of people use the 75 grain Amax for hunting despite them...
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    .223AI with 75 AMax....... What powder though ???

    As the title suggests I am looking for advice on the best powder for my new rifle, Its a custom Tikka T3 action with a 1 in 8 barrel, I want to shoot 75 grain AMax and want to shoot it long range. What powders/loads would you recommend ???
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    My New Long Range Varmint Rig Ordered

    After much deliberation and hassle in ordering I have just ordered my first custom built rifle in .223AI. I will be using it for long range varmint hunting and long range plinking. The specification is as below; Tikka T3 Stainless action 26" 1 in 8 Kreiger fluted stainless barrel. Mcmillan...
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    *** Help Please !!! ***

    Been playing today with the JMB Bullet stabilisation calculator to try to establish which bullets will give me the best results in my new rifle. Obviously the best thing to do would be to buy all different types of bullets and try them all. This however would probably cost me £100's, take days...
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    What do you think of the Tikka M55 ???

    I have just purchased a Tikka M55 rifle in mint condition with a newly fitted unfired 26" PacNor 1 in 9 twist barrel. The rifle is currently in the standard wooden stock and the stock is immaculate. I am considering taking the rifle out of the wooden stock and having it...
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    Hunting & Fishing Nice evening on the farm hunting.

    I was out lamping last night and bagged 20+ rabbits, this morning after gutting and skinning them I decided to try and bag a few of the foxes that have been increasing in numbers on my fathers land. I emptied the guts at the bottom of the valley about 150yds from a hide I had set up and waited...
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    What will a 1 in 8 twist stabilize in .223.

    Just ordered a .223 Tikka Tactical and am trying to save some time and efforts by learning from your experiences. It has a 23.75" tube with a 1 in 8 twist. What bullet and powder combinations work best ??? I want to shoot up to 800yds, or maybe a 1000yds if I am lucky. Was thinking of using...
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    Please Help !!! Which bullet for Tikka T3 Tactical

    Hiya Guys, I have just purchased a Tikka T3 Tactical in .223 and am unsure what bullets to try first for long range accuracy. I want to use the rifle out to 6-800yds. The barrel is 23.75" with a 1 in 8 twist. Will this barrel stabilize a 75 grain amax and the 75grain VLD. If so can you...
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    Need A Load For .223 Tikka T3 Tactical 1in8 Twist.

    Hiya Guys, I am looking for an an accuracy load for my new Tikka T3 Tactical in .223. I will be using it out to 600yds and will be using it on Varmints and targets. I was thinking of using 69Grain SMK's but if you can suggest better bullets and loads I would be very pleased to hear them. I...
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    Gunsmithing Need a GOOD Gunsmith from Florida.

    Hiya Guys, I am a Brit in the market for a .308/7mm08/284win custom rifle. I have looked at the gunsmiths near to me in the UK and compared to the USA they are very expensive and more orientated around very heavy Benchrest target shooting rifles or Deer stalking and they charge an extortionate...
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    Dumb Stupid Question- Maybe ???

    Guys, I have been reading with interest about guys trying to adjust a Tikka T3 magazine to make it take the longer Berger VLD bullets.The guys had been rather ingenious but had varying levels of success. Then I saw this image. Would it not be easier to try and adjust the next size up...
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    Tikka T3 Tactical .223.

    Hiya Guys, I am doing a bit of homework on load data before my new T3 Tactical arrives and I am a little concerned that the Berger VLD's don't appear to fit in the magazine. What are the longest (If any) Berger VLD's to fit in the tacticals magazine. Other than sitting the bullet .25" off...
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    Mounts for my Schmidt and Bender PMII 5-25 x 56.

    Hiya Guys, Looking for some mounts for my Schmidt. I will be mounting it on my Tikka T3 Tactical in .223 for a bit of 100-1000yd shooting. What mounts would you recommend. The shop I got the rifle from is pushing the Tikka Optilocs, the problem is they don't look very tactical. They look more...
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    Tikka T3 Tactical .223. Load Data Please.

    Hiya Guys, I have just ordered a Tikka T3 Tactical in .223 and intend to shoot it at extended ranges. I have ordered the 24" barrelled model with a 1 in 8 twist and was thinking of using the 80 grain Berger VLD's. If any of you guys have experience with shooting VLD's in the Tikka Tactical...
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    Rifle Scopes Schmidt and Bender 5-25x56 Help Needed !!!

    Hiya Guys, I just purchased a second hand Schmidt and Bender PM 5-25x56. Its an awesome scope, I had a Nightforce before and was very happy with it till I looked at how clear and crisp the Schmidt was and how clear and crisp the reticule stayed at all magnifications. My problem is mounting...
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