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Wish I would have saw this earlier! I also own a T3 Varmint in 300 WSM. Haven't gone past four hundred yards with mine yet (that I can recall), but so far the rifle can out shoot me. Amazing performance! I haven't tried your recipe for loading but it looks good. Myself, I'm using a good “basic” load of 62.1 grns of H380 pushing a 180 grain silver tip set to SAMMI specs for OAL. Does OK for what I'm doing.
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MSG me and we can discuss this… not our thread. 😛
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yukonal… That's what I was told also, that Winchester couldn't be beet. I beg to differ though. I found it so hard I couldn't get a good seal with the cartridge around the neck. I had powder staining from the neck opening through to the shoulder. For the life of me I couldn't get it to seal. Even going through them when new, I culled more than a quarter bag due to “defects” and then another five during initial sizing.
I bought a bag of Federal and only lost two due to culling and sizing issues. They also sealed at the neck and I had no staining on it either.
Now, I'm not saying that all Winchester brass is complete crap and should be avoided at all cost, fact is, I probably had a bad batch and should have returned them. -
Federal brass works well for me. Tried the Winchester, found it too hard and brittle.
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Quite honestly, Loading a 300WSM longer than the magazine will allow is… well… not terribly necessary. If you do your homework and measure the total chamber, you'll find that loading them to fit in the factory supplied magazine nets you about .060″ of a jump to the lands using “normal” 180grn projectiles. if you get into the Bergers… yeah, you get more of a jump… but Bergers like a long jump!
Myself, I tried the Bergers… Noslers… Hornadays etc… Every weight and design possible with a myriad of powders. I found my “go to” load was a simple one with great results.
Nosler 180grn Silvertip With 59 grns of H380 using federal brass (neck sized) and CCI magnum primers. Total length is 2.885″ They will fit in the magazine with about .010 to spare and at three hundred yards… I got a spread of 2.250″ over a five shot group loaded one at a time as fast as I can.
I'm sure I could refine it more… but for what I do, that's MORE than adequate.
I dare you to try it before you go spending the money on modifications.Oh… the above was done using a Tikka T3 HB Stainless in the 300WSM.
EDIT: Wrong bullet weight. Correction made… information correct.
EDIT #2: Never mind… it was correct in the first place. -
I'm guessing something changed over time. I used the exact mounts and didn't have the pin.
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Another satisfied customer… way to go Al! ;D
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Here in Canada, the only way a 338 win mag is available in the T3 Laminated stainless and the camo stainless version.
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/5911/tikka-t3-laminated-stainless-bolt-action-rifle
http://www.cabelas.ca/product/5909/tikka-t3-camo-stainless-bolt-action-rifle
Not available in the T3 lite version at all.
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That's a tough one. I find, that when recoil is bothering me, I really suck the rifle in tight to my shoulder and hold it as tight as possible.
The standard Tikka recoil pad is worthless. You could change that to a LimbSaver, and consider a muzzle brake. But definiately, shoot with a firm grip, and 2 hands.
As an owner of a 300 WSM Tikka, what he said is what to do. The Limbsaver makes a WORLD of difference. It makes the factory piece look and feel like a hockey puck in comparison. Start with that and if you find the recoil is still too much and causes a flinch, then get a muzzle break.
Myself, I find it's quite manageable with the replacement recoil pad… but we're all different. -
Not much to be said that hasn't been said. Myself, I own a T3 HB varmint in the 300 WSM cal. and love it. My only complaint is the pounding I get shooting the thing (went out this weekend and pumped 60 rounds down the tube)… but that's a caliber issue and not the firearm. ::)
Given the chance to start over again from the beginning and purchase a Tikka, I wouldn't change a thing. 🙂 -
Used Tikkas in 300WSM are a dime a dozen, as nobody likes the recoil in such a light rifle. You should be able to pick up a donor cheap, and on just about any hunting forum.
I dunno bout that… I kinda like mine in 300WSM. Yeah, it kicks… but nothing terrible. Might be because mines a varmint though.
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OK, after much searching, I thought I had it licked… I “thought” it was a “TP25” (Torx Plus). I ordered one from the local Mac Tools distributor and found it wouldn't fit! Luckily, he allowed me to return it. I thought some more about it as it was really bugging me. Turns out, it IS in fact a T25 torx. I only found out by using one of my sockets from work and it fit like a charm. I guess the use of a high quality tool is needed for proper fitment.
On the lighter side, I found more tools that I will be needing in the future! Gotta hate the guys that come up with this crap! -
I'm at a loss. Did some searching and haven't found anything. Maybe try sending Tikka an e-mail?
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Interesting… never noticed that before. Being a mechanic, I had to look to verify the size and I tried what I thought was T-27 to find out it didn't fit… then went to the T-25 and found it loose! Went to my tool included with my rifle (when purchased new) and sized the two torx bits up to it. You, are 100% correct! It's somewhere between a T-25 and T-27 Torx!
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Much better! Thanks. 😉
