69gr are only marginally stable with a 10 twist... https://forum.accurateshooter.com/t...for-stabilizing-69gr-mks-1-9-or-1-10.3900199/
I tried pretty much everything i had. Just wondering if I'm wasting my time and components.
69gr are only marginally stable with a 10 twist... https://forum.accurateshooter.com/t...for-stabilizing-69gr-mks-1-9-or-1-10.3900199/
No worries. I do think the purpose of the rifle comes into play. All the heavier 69-70 stuff is reportedly marginal at 10 inch twist. so it comes down to trying again with 50-55gr or makign a tough call to rebarrel a rifle.I tried pretty much everything i had. Just wondering if I'm wasting my time and components.
That’s kind of like asking has anyone tried mustard on a hotdog . Yes 140gr eldms are great. Kinda one of the standards for factory loads. Also Bergers are great if you can find them. They should shoot great out of the t3x. That said w a 20” barrel don’t expect super fast velocities, the tikkas are known to be slow… but very accurate, sub MOA (.5 if not better).About to order a T3x TAC A1 in 6.5 Creedmore with a 20"barrel. Does anyone have any experience shooting Hornady factory 140 Gr ELD Match out of this particular setup (I have a bunch I'd like to use)? What has been your most accurate factory ammo? Finally, any suggestions on a good powder/bullet combo for out to 1000 yards.
I have a lot of experience handloading 308. I have not loaded 6.5 yet. The Hornady I have stockpiled did shoot well out of my 24" Savage BA Stealth. I was curious if the 140s would shoot sub .75 with the shorter barrel or do better with 130s. I saw a lot of stuff about the 16" sig cross shooting all over the place with factory loads then going Gucci with some hand loads.That’s kind of like asking has anyone tried mustard on a hotdog . Yes 140gr eldms are great. Kinda one of the standards for factory loads. Also Bergers are great if you can find them. They should shoot great out of the t3x. That said w a 20” barrel don’t expect super fast velocities, the tikkas are known to be slow… but very accurate, sub MOA (.5 if not better).
For 1000, 140 eldms or berger long range at 140 or 144, and h4350 but loaded to and for your chamber. Do you hand load?
If this isn't the right thread to ask, let me know.
Are .223s with a 10 twist still in favor? I came home with a Tikka T3 Varmint for about $400 from pawn shop.
From what I've researched, Tikka stopped making their .223s with the 10 twist.
I have tried factory and hand loads and can't seem to get any groups under 1 inch. The best is right at 1 inch. I've tried M193, M855, Federal 55 grain bulk, 55 grain vmax handloads, 65 grain sierra gamepoint handloads and 69 grain SMK handloads.
Checked torque on all mounts and screws. Shot with clean and fouled barrel.
Should i just give up and get an 8 twist barrel? Or is 1 moa good for this rifle?
That’s kind of like asking has anyone tried mustard on a hotdog . Yes 140gr eldms are great. Kinda one of the standards for factory loads. Also Bergers are great if you can find them. They should shoot great out of the t3x. That said w a 20” barrel don’t expect super fast velocities, the tikkas are known to be slow… but very accurate, sub MOA (.5 if not better).
For 1000, 140 eldms and h4350 but loaded to and for your chamber. Do you hand load?
I was shooting factory 140s from my tikka t3x w a 20” at around .5 MOA easily. They’ll do great. I also had them out to a 1000 so much trouble too. You should do great with them. Like I said, they won’t be as fast but they be accurate! Good luck! And if you ever want to go longer check out Patriot Valley Arms for prefit rebarrels! Spin the old 20” off (with some work) and throw on a 26” pre fit at home! Then ya got a hunting barrel and a long range steel ringerI have a lot of experience handloading 308. I have not loaded 6.5 yet. The Hornady I have stockpiled did shoot well out of my 24" Savage BA Stealth. I was curious if the 140s would shoot sub .75 with the shorter barrel or do better with 130s. I saw a lot of stuff about the 16" sig cross shooting all over the place with factory loads then going Gucci with some hand loads.
Thanks man.I was shooting factory 140s from my tikka t3x w a 20” at around .5 MOA easily. They’ll do great. I also had them out to a 1000 so much trouble too. You should do great with them. Like I said, they won’t be as fast but they be accurate! Good luck! And if you ever want to go longer check out Patriot Valley Arms for prefit rebarrels! Spin the old 20” off (with some work) and throw on a 26” pre fit at home! Then ya got a hunting barrel and a long range steel ringer
Thanks for the real world experience! I'll have to try lighter bullets.My 1-10” T3 Lite Stainless (not T3x) shoots 50 gr V-Max and 50 gr Ballistic Tip Varmint into little bitty groups with a max charge of Benchmark at 2.276” oal. Work up to it. 3400 fps at the muzzle.
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You get a heavier barrel that you can have threaded 5/8-24, 5rd mag instead of a three, and a stock with a wider beavertail on the forend and a higher comb to better line your eye up with a scope.Stupid n00b question(s):
what do I get with the varmint barrel vs the lite barrel? It is as simple as the heavier barrel that heats up slower?
I know the actions are the same.
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Are you asking the difference bw a varmint barrel vs a light sporter?Stupid n00b question(s):
what do I get with the varmint barrel vs the lite barrel? It is as simple as the heavier barrel that heats up slower?
I know the actions are the same.
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this is going into a chassis, so some of that stuff is irrelevantYou get a heavier barrel that you can have threaded 5/8-24, 5rd mag instead of a three, and a stock with a wider beavertail on the forend and a higher comb to better line your eye up with a scope.
How does it shoot?A refresh on my shorty Tikka….
T3 action with 17.5” Carbon Six barrel in 6.5CM, in a KRG Bravo with XRay rear end. Steiner 4-16x. Sponge camo, pretty happy the way it turned out. Usually wears a Sandman-S too.
Haven’t had the stones to paint my Tac A1
Or modern 30 cals like 300 PRC. Bergara does a great one. Why not Tikka? A sweet 28” barreled heavy contour barrel on a Tikka action?! I’d be all over that! They JUST came out w the 6.5 PRC w a 24” but no 26” barrel…. Missed opportunities!It is stupid, that how come Tikka does not do any of modern .243 calibers, only shit is 243win.
Where are 6 creedmoor, 6gt, 6xc, 6 dasher etc.
Only one old fart on the list.
I'm guessing that's the speed at the 100yd target.Tokeepandbear, mv 2328fps?
I'm guessing that's the speed at the 100yd target.
Im not sure, who is the person in the factory.Or modern 30 cals like 300 PRC. Bergara does a great one. Why not Tikka? A sweet 28” barreled heavy contour barrel on a Tikka action?! I’d be all over that! They JUST came out w the 6.5 PRC w a 24” but no 26” barrel…. Missed opportunities!
The Tikka Varmint that's on its way is all y'all's fault! Y'all are like the pusher man.
Can't wait!
Add one more style of PRS shooting to the quiver: 22, gas gun, and now centerfire
ONE of these days I may figure it all out and actually do well in the matches
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you mean 140gr, etc cause I got the Varmint in 6.5CM75 ELDM and TAC is your huckleberry.
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Lots of Tikka talk in this episode we recorded last night. Go check it out.
you mean 140gr, etc cause I got the Varmint in 6.5CM
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you firstWell, you could still try the 75 ELDM. It might bang the sides going down the barrel but the muzzle blast would be cool.
Good to hear, I was going off of the Forester set I have, and the SAAMI specs for 6.5There is no standard to no-go gauges. Order from a different place and it might not close. You'll be fine.
Did you torque the receiver on or just hand tight?Good to hear, I was going off of the Forester set I have, and the SAAMI specs for 6.5
Per Forster
GO: 1.541
NOGO: 1.545
Approx headspace w Proof prefit (NOGO + 2thou thick tape): 1.547
FIELD: 1.549 (which I assume is max per SAAMI)
Did you torque the receiver on or just hand tight?
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I *wanted* a 6BR but Tikka doesn't seem to make one. This is the next best thing.I don’t have a 6.5 ManBun.
I know what happens when you fire a 7mm-08 cartridge in a .30-06, though.
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I just ordered this same stock and then found this post. I ordered the same thing down to the recoil pad. I hope my wood is as beautiful as yours.My lil Thumper, started life as a Tikka T3 Boar Cabelas exclusive. Replaced the front bead with the Tikka Battue fiber and placed it in a Boyds Walnut Platinum stock. Simple and clean. 300WM 8lbs 5 oz with scope, 6 lbs 15 oz with irons only. Kinda my own Tikka version of the Sako Grizzly.
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300 PRC COAL is too long for the action and the stock mags.Or modern 30 cals like 300 PRC. Bergara does a great one. Why not Tikka? A sweet 28” barreled heavy contour barrel on a Tikka action?! I’d be all over that! They JUST came out w the 6.5 PRC w a 24” but no 26” barrel…. Missed opportunities!
Tikka makes a 300 WM. The only difference bw the short and long action on the Tikka is the bolt stop and bolt face.300 PRC COAL is too long for the action and the stock mags.
Love my Tikkas... But they are best as XM or short action.
Tikka makes a 300 WM. The only difference bw the short and long action on the Tikka is the bolt stop and bolt face.
I *wanted* a 6BR but Tikka doesn't seem to make one. This is the next best thing.
I'll shoot out this barrel and re-assess
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anyone spinning these barrels up yet?For tika owners, the 7mm PRC .25in shorter in brass length
Good luck getting heavy bullets in the factory magazine in 300 mag, or 7 mag. Can't seat them very close to the lands. The 300 WSM, 7 SAUM, or 7 PRC are better choices for a Tikka action.Tikka makes a 300 WM. The only difference bw the short and long action on the Tikka is the bolt stop and bolt face.