Hello, I kept getting redirected to this form by google searches related to my new rifle. I purchased a Tikka TX3 CTR in 6.5 CM and mounted a Steiner TX5Xi 3-15X50 with a Spur mount. I’ve also ordered my first suppressor, the wait is terrible. This is my first post, but I’ve been reading and learning a ton. My oldest is starting deer hunting and I’ve always been interested in precision shooting. I grew up hunting in ND with lots of open land and long shots mixed in. Thanks for all the advice I’ve read so far. I can usually find a good answer using the search feature. Anyone have a favorite factory ammo deer round for this Tikka rifle? My previous deer gun being passed down is a Sako model 75 25-06. This a 4 shot group with Winchester supreme ammo.
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For 6.5 ammo, I'd highly recommend the Barnes Vor-Tx. With more states requiring lead free hunting ammo and the devastating wound channel the Barnes bullets produce, you can count on terminal performance second to none. I like my kills going down within a hundred feet of where I shot them. Yep, their expensive but when you factor in only needing two shots a season to bag your deer, a box of twenty rounds is good for ten years. One shot to verify zero and one shot to put the meat in the freezer.
For 6.5 ammo, I'd highly recommend the Barnes Vor-Tx. With more states requiring lead free hunting ammo and the devastating wound channel the Barnes bullets produce, you can count on terminal performance second to none. I like my kills going down within a hundred feet of where I shot them. Yep, their expensive but when you factor in only needing two shots a season to bag your deer, a box of twenty rounds is good for ten years. One shot to verify zero and one shot to put the meat in the freezer.
I used the Lapua Scenars in a 6.5x47 a few years back. The buck went about ten yards .
Lapua also loads ammo with the same bullet in a 6.5 Creed round which I would expect to have similar results.
Lapua also loads ammo with the same bullet in a 6.5 Creed round which I would expect to have similar results.
