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Rifle selection help
hi all,
I'm sold on getting a Tikka T3 and now I'm just having trouble looking up all the differences between the different models. Here's my thoughts on the needs and wants.
6.5×55 cal
Heavier barrel profile for thread on mount of my ops inc 12th .30 suppressor
Synthetic stockI plan on using it for hunting and target shooting. We have everything here up to grizzly bear but I'd be looking at deer and elk mostly. I'm rather close to Canada so traveling for caribou isn't out of the question. It is very rainy during our winters hence my looking for a synthetic stock. I'm in the U.S. so I'd be willing to wait on shipping in models but my understanding is we don't get all of the models made in the factory.
So with the above I'm thinking of going for the varmint. Any input on any different models? Any suggestions as to where to pick once up? I foolishly missed the group buy in my indecision.
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Rifle selection help
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Great choice of caliber for anything with antlers and paper shooting, I envy anyone who has this gun… but I would have second thoughts using it for large bear…
I shoot a 300WSM for all my hunting pleasures and load it specifically for intended game.
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Oh yeah, I'm sure it could be done but I'm certainly not going looking for bear with it. Like you said, antlers and paper. 🙂
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You will be lucky If you find one.. What about the 260 Remington??? I would not lose sleep over it if you can't find a 6.5×55….very close ballistics between the 2 and easier to load the short action case versus the long action of a 6.5×55…The 6.5 x 55 has a slight edge with handling a heavier 160gr bullet…
But you don't need 160's in 6.5…I would not think twice about shooting elk with a 140gr hunting VLD or a Nosler 130gr Accubond. The bullets that really interest me are the new LR Accubonds in 142gr…BC of .719!!! or the 129gr with a BC of .561…both are beauties!
I recently bought a CTR in 308 but was really wanting and planning on waiting for a 260… but the 308 availability won versus waiting for a 260….still kicking myself over that one!!!
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Rebarrel the .308 to 260 Rem. Problem solved 🙂
Accubonds look nice, and the BC numbers are unbelievable. Literally. I don't believe them.
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My only issue with rebarreling is the factory barrel is supposed to be very accurate. I don't want to wind up with less than I'd have originally. I have looked at the 260 but thought the extra case capacity would help. Someone is trying to move a sporter in 260 locally so I may see if we can work something out.
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I think AK was referring to my situation…not waiting for the 260, at least I can re-barrel my 308 to 260.
You can't go wrong with the 260 if you can't get your hands on a 6.5×55.
I would advise against buying the sporter if you are planning to hunt with it, stick with the synthetic.
They are great for any condition…I would not to expose a sporter stock to some of the conditions I hunt in, they are way too nice! but thats just me.The CTR in 260 or 308 is still the best factory gun I have seen or shot to date without hand loading.
Both are capable of 1/2 moa with factory ammo once you find what it like. And it gets better with hand loads.Here's a 5 shot group at 200yrds with my CTR 308 (hand loads)…best 200yrd group I have ever shot, and I go through a lot of ammo. I know I can't shot any better…and guys with 260's are able to get similar results. 1″ groups at 200 are a piss off now after seeing what the gun can do…
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Hey anubismp and welcome!
If you have the coin, a T3 Sporter in 6.5×55 with the threaded barrel might be your best option. I would prefer the 24″ but the 20″ comes pre-threaded for brakes and suppressors.The Sporter in that cal is going to be my next rifle if I have my “d'ruthers lol.
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The sporter certainly has had my attention. I thought about picking one up and grabbing a lite stock for hunting to swap to for the rough stuff. I may go that route. Sadly I have the eye for weird but good calibers. Most of me knows an -06 would be just fine and way easier to pick up.
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Does anyone happen to know if the hunter barrel is thicker than the lite barrel. Also is there a place with a side by side of all the rifle specs? I've seen the factory brochure but its not the most clear.
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My hunter barrel in 30-06 is pretty narrow. If you want the details I can supply
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If you have the ability to measure the outer diameter of the barrel near the muzzle I'd appreciate it. Thank you
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I think the only difference between the Hunter & Lite models is the stock…wood versus synthetic which changes the weight…everything else is the same.
Specs attached…
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