Tikka build question

[16Bore]

So it’s a T3x 270WSM, original stock right now? What glass and mounts?

 

[smokinbobf4]

So it’s a T3x 270WSM, original stock right now? What glass and mounts?

All stock now. I need new mounts and glass also. I have a vx 2 on it now. Would like to get something I can dial with. Thinking a nxs compact. Thought about a lightweight leupold option but hear a lot of problems with tracking and holding zero.


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[16Bore]

How far do you shoot?

 

[smokinbobf4]

I try to practice as far as I can. About 1200yards. It makes me feel very confident at 6-700. I have yet to take this gun out to distance however. But that is mainly because it is not currently set up for it


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[16Bore]

And that’s not a “hang your d%#* out” question. Real deal kinda thing.

I play to 505 yards for fun and amusement. Serious work “proficiency” is 330. Only because my range has a 300M array and I’m 100% confident there...never needed it in the field anyway.

 

[16Bore]

What’s your typical shot on game? Longest shot? Not what you’ve “seen”, but actually taken.

 

[smokinbobf4]

I have been practicing farther the last 4 years. Growing up I never made a shot probably past 250, also never practiced past 100. I am having a lot of fun actually shooting instead of the old fashion, I hit a pate at 100 so I’m good. Even though that did work. I try to get as close as I can on everything but like to know I have the confidence of need be. The farthest I have shot was a white tail at 632.


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[16Bore]

Ok, so one whitetail at 632 with your rig as it sits, with a VX2? What did you use to get your elevation or was that a different rig?

 

[smokinbobf4]

That was a different gun. This one hasn’t found a real good place in my system since I bought a different rig. But would like a lighter gun that I like like to shoot and fits me better.


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[smokinbobf4]

Other than if I knew There was no chance for a far shot and I wanted a lighter gun. Which is why I would like a lighter gun with the ability to shoot farther.


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[16Bore]

What’s the rest of the system?

 

[smokinbobf4]

What’s the rest of the system?

As far as what? Stock tikka, leupold vx2 4-12x40 in leupold rings is the system.


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[16Bore]

I meant your other rifles...

 

[smokinbobf4]

I have a custom built by hca. McMillan game hunter with adjustable check, gunwerks action, benchmark steel barrel in 6.5 Creedmoor with nxs 5.5-20 that weighs 11lbs with loaded mag. Very nice rifle and a tack driver but it’s a bit long and heavy. I have carried it a lot and for most situations I will take this. I also have a ca Mesa 300win with nf shv that comes in close that same weight, maybe a bit under for when I need or want more firepower. Would like to change that stock out also. I know the 2 times that I have switched one of those guns to the tikka, which I believe is about 7lbs 11oz, it hase really made a difference as to which one is hanging off of my shoulder

 

[16Bore]

Handload?

 

[smokinbobf4]

Not currently. Though I do have a friend who just helped me load for another one of my rifles who has all the stuff

 

[16Bore]

Boom, there you go boss.

Weakest link in your 270WSM “system” is the glass and ammo. You don’t need a different chamber.

I’d bet with ammo dialed to that Tikka and glass worth a shit, a 632 yard whitetail would be more than doable, rig wise.

 

[smokinbobf4]

This is actually exactly what i have decided. I am shooting Hornady eldx factory out of it and it is shooting about 3/4” at 100. I got a bit caught up in the new latest greatest, but with a stock that fits me better and new glass I think I should be good.


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[16Bore]

Shitfire and save matches....ammo, check! I’m one of the few knuckleheads that likes the stock as is. Tried a BC and it was a pile of shit. Next step is McMillan Sako but couldn’t see $550 worth of benefit except for saying “its a McMillan”

Been looking hard at a 3x9 SWFA for my ‘06. What can I say, I’m a pragmatic cheap ass....

 

[smokinbobf4]

Haha! I have just found things that I really like and help me shoot better and one of those things is a more vertical grip. Cheek riser is another thing as I must have a really high cheek bone. I am also debating getting a Swfa scope. I haven’t had one but tracking and reliability are huge for me and have heard great things about them. I had an issue with a nice scope once and it just wasn’t durable and don’t want to make that mistake again.


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