I recently bought a new Tikka .243 with the 1:8 twist. I ordered some 108 ELDMs from Unknown Munitions. I haven’t had a chance to shoot them yet but they fit in the factory mag and cycle through the gun fine.
I have both rifles and definitely prefer the Element. The Waypoint is a nice rifle, but is a bit more bulky and doesn’t feel as good in the hand. And my Element is a sweet shooter!
Just picked up a Cabelas special Tikka T3x Lite D-18 in .243 Win. Gun was on sale for $949 and between other discounts, gift cards, my Cabelas points and a $75 rebate I ended up getting the rifle for $245 out of my pocket….seems like a good deal to me.
I’ve got the Kuiu Brush pant. They are incredibly comfortable and the zipper vents are great for dumping heat when it’s warm out. I’ve worn them several times while pheasant hunting in Oregon. They were great but not sure they would keep really thorny brush from poking through.
Well I am 5’10 and 175. I just tried on my Large Jetstream with a t shirt and hoody on. It fit well and I don’t think a medium would work…too tight in the shoulders.
I have both the Waypoint and the Seekins Element. The Waypoint is definitely a chunky feeling rifle, but it shoots great. If I had to choose one , I’d definitely choose the Seekins though. It shoots lights out and just feels better in my hands.