New Whitetail RIfle and Caliber

[kkp005]

Tikka roughtech In 6.5 prc has a 24” barrel.. that would be hard to beat

 

[ShaneC]

Tikka roughtech In 6.5 prc has a 24” barrel.. that would be hard to beat

I am not familiar with all the different Tikka models, is there a difference between them? They all are T3x lites. Are they basically all the same?

 

[kkp005]

I am not familiar with all the different Tikka models, is there a difference between them? They all are T3x lites. Are they basically all the same?

The roughtech is an “upgraded” model. Fluted barrel and bolt. Threaded barrel

 

[ShaneC]

The roughtech is an “upgraded” model. Fluted barrel and bolt. Threaded barrel

That roughtech ember looks like a nice rifle. I may look for one.

 

[kkp005]

That roughtech ember looks like a nice rifle. I may look for one.

Unfortunately I don’t think those are available in the US.. Also check out the t3x veils. I have one in 308 and it’s shoots everything from 150-180gr sub MOA

 

[rootacres]

6.8 Western - so you can guinea pig some good loads for us lol. But that would be a good option. All three are good. Something for thought, if you plan on reloading look at the 7 SAUM. It does everything the 280 AI does only better (marginally). You can run slightly bigger/heavier monos in it for pigs too (over the 6.5 and 6.8).

 

[Fartrell Cluggins]

I know that finding brass and loaded ammo for the PRC is difficult right now. I suspect it is with the other two as well. It doesn't matter what chambering. If you go with the 280AI, you can share bullets with the 7-08.

 

[Longleaf]

Ive really enjoyed the light recoil of my 6.5PRC, If only using it for whitetail out to 600 you could easily go shorter barrel, 20-22", you can make up for some velocity loss with reloading. I find myself reaching for my 18" 6.5CM more that anything when hunting whitetail, but Im also shooting suppressed.

 

[Chromeslayer]

6.5prc would be my choice