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Newbie chamber questions

Posted by sicigpat on June 6, 2013 at 11:28 pm

Hi all,
I recently purchased a Tikka t3 sporter in .223 and plan on using it for NRA highpower competition.It has the 24″ barrel with 1/8 twist.It's currently at a gunsmith.I'm having the barrel turned down at the muzzle to .750 to accept standard sight bases.My gunsmith recommended converting the chamber to a wylde chamber.Can anyone advise if this is necessary? I usually shoot at a 200yd reduced course but also shoot out to 600 yds.I usually load 24 grns of reloader 15 under a seirra 77gr matchking bullet,lake city brass and rem 7 1/2 primers.thanks for the input.Patrick

sicigpat replied 12 years ago 4 Members · 5 Replies
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Larkin

Moderator
June 7, 2013 at 9:56 am

296 Bullseyes

Hi
has far I know , you only need the Wylde chamber if you intend to shoot military 5.56 has it has a higher pressure , you can buy (in the England) 5.56 cheap , but has you do you own loads , IMHO there's no point in doing it

Larkin
ShtrRdy

Member
June 8, 2013 at 1:36 am

66 Bullseyes

I'd suggest shooting it as it is first. You might have to dial your load in for that rifle.
sicigpat

Member
June 8, 2013 at 5:30 am

1 Bullseye

Thanks for the input gents.
yukonal

Member
June 9, 2013 at 1:47 pm

1 Bullseye

Wylde chamber is NOT neccessary for your purposes. Go ahead and shoot it.
sicigpat

Member
June 11, 2013 at 3:52 am

1 Bullseye

Thanks again gents for the responses.I usually shoot a ar15 service rifle and this is my first bolt gun.I look forward to shooting it.also,can anyone advise if the aftermarket cdi bottom metal fits with the sporter stock?thanks .Patrick

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