Author Topic: what do you think (Read 4045 times)

WAmuleyHunter · « **on:** December 18, 2009, 07:17:20 PM »

possibly thinking of buying a new tikka .223 and putting a nikon 4.5x14 on it?? thoughts?

Garrett

MtnMuley · « **Reply #1 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:34:28 PM »

Everything sounds sweet, but the .223 aspect of it.

littlebuf · « **Reply #2 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:41:36 PM »

sounds like a great riffle. i love my tikka and .223 a great varmint round, if your not married to that caliber tho theres a pretty good deal on seattleguns.net right now for a tikka 22-250. either one you really cant go wrong

JackOfAllTrades · « **Reply #3 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:44:42 PM »

Nuttin wrong with 223 for vermin! Cheap cartridge to reload for too.

I think I'd opt for the 22-250 though. I like velocity!

-Steve

Gutpile · « **Reply #4 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:45:22 PM »

I was a little down on the .223 myself till I started actually connecting with mine. If shots are 300ish or less it's awesome. if they'll be a little further 22-250 would be my choice. I'm very interested in those Tikka's though. I do believe my next rig is going to be a T3 light in .243.

littlebuf · « **Reply #5 on:** December 18, 2009, 07:48:27 PM »

you will be pleased with a tikka gut, i couldn't be without mine

littlebuf · « **Reply #6 on:** December 18, 2009, 08:26:41 PM »

this looks good too

http://seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=6751

Wanttohuntmore · « **Reply #7 on:** December 18, 2009, 08:57:45 PM »

I like mine which is in 2506. I also have a 223 and 22-250 ackley, and yes, the ackley is fast, but I find very little practical diff between the 22's.... The 25 is a step up though. I'd pick up a 223 if you're going to use it for something like rats/prairie dogs, and yotes. If just yotes, I'd step up to the 243.

mkcj · « **Reply #8 on:** December 18, 2009, 09:14:59 PM »

I bought both my boys T-3's for hunting and there great guns. and thanks for the link littlebuf.

WAmuleyHunter · « **Reply #9 on:** December 18, 2009, 09:26:51 PM »

thanks for the info guys, i am gonna check out that seattleguns website, also what bullet do you shoot?

littlebuf · « **Reply #10 on:** December 18, 2009, 09:30:38 PM »

i reload and shoot a 55gr v max out of my AR. but your going to want to look into what the twist is on a tikka in 223, if its faster and i think it is your going to want to stay with a little heavier bullet. and that 22-250 is still on there i was just looking at it. it shows a left hand pic but its a right hand rifle. its been there for a while i bet you could get it for under 500

littlebuf · « **Reply #11 on:** December 18, 2009, 09:34:33 PM »

here it is

http://seattleguns.net/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=5573

MHWASH · « **Reply #12 on:** December 18, 2009, 09:48:59 PM »

Quote from: littlebuf on December 18, 2009, 09:30:38 PM

i reload and shoot a 55gr v max out of my AR. but your going to want to look into what the twist is on a tikka in 223, if its faster and i think it is your going to want to stay with a little heavier bullet. and that 22-250 is still on there i was just looking at it. it shows a left hand pic but its a right hand rifle. its been there for a while i bet you could get it for under 500

The 8" twist of the TIkka .223 should handle the 55s with no problem. I would be concerned if shooting anything under 50.

littlebuf · « **Reply #13 on:** December 18, 2009, 10:00:25 PM »

now that i think of it your right. what is the twist they made ar's in at the begining that were making 55's break up?

bearmanric · « **Reply #14 on:** December 19, 2009, 07:05:01 AM »

I Have a 22-250 Tikka t3 Stainless. using sierra 55 HPBT it has a Nikon 3-12 monarch scope. i need low power for close shot's. for christmas i got a Savage model 10 Predator 223 will be using Win Silver Ballistic Tip's. using it for bobcat and grey fox on my way to New Mexico calling. will be calling in Arizona to. i like Tikka's and savage these day's. will be getting the new Leopold that match's the Savage Predator. Rick

Bofire · « **Reply #15 on:** December 19, 2009, 09:19:36 AM »

I love my tikka 223, have a Leupold 3.5X10 VXIII on it, great shooter. You might want to read about Nikon pulling support from the Idaho predator hunt before you buy one. I know I am done with Nikon. (Idaho SWF predator derby)

Jerry malbeck · « **Reply #16 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:56:01 PM »

There was a rash of barrels splitting on the tikka stainless rifles a while back , might want to check a serial number and compare with tikkas website before purchase. as for the quality of the tikka , they are very nice guns , floated barrel , smoooothe action, fully adj trigger by the owner ,drop out mag, light, and they drive tacks ,Try to find a 535 model number they are the older model and are a short action. all the tikka lights are long action guns . if your going to use it for coyotes i suggest the 223 if you care about fur. a 3x 9 is the ticket unless your on the wet side , if you are i would go with a 1.5.x5 for the close in stuff. black hills blue box 52 gr h.p. will shoot great out of that tikka and will be easy on fur. hope this helps , jerry .

rasbo · « **Reply #17 on:** December 19, 2009, 04:58:34 PM »

call them in close and pop the in the head with a 22mag

buckhorn2 · « **Reply #18 on:** December 19, 2009, 06:45:05 PM »

Rick how do you know what you got for xmas your not supposed to peek in boxes.

bearmanric · « **Reply #19 on:** December 19, 2009, 07:03:56 PM »

dont tell pam. she is doing presents now. Rick

norsepeak · « **Reply #20 on:** December 19, 2009, 07:12:27 PM »

just got a Tikka T3 lite stainless, Seems to be very high quality, I put a leupy VX3 4.5-14 CDS on it, haven't got to shoot it yet, hoping this next week.

Bofire · « **Reply #21 on:** December 19, 2009, 07:53:47 PM »

Great Norse, I am sure you'll like it. Mine dotes on Hornady Vmax and soft points.

TELL PAM, she'll kick Ricks Butt!
Carl

Bigbuckhunter_1996 · « **Reply #22 on:** December 21, 2009, 06:30:24 PM »

dont let those .22-250 shooters give ya crap about speed, velocity does nothing 4 ya knock down power is the key

MuleySniper · « **Reply #23 on:** December 21, 2009, 07:17:12 PM »

Love my Tikka .223. Mine has a synth. stock a heavy SS barrel. Topped with a 3.5-10x50 Vari XIII Leuy...Drives tacks.
MS

wastickslinger · « **Reply #24 on:** December 22, 2009, 12:30:08 AM »

Quote from: MuleySniper on December 21, 2009, 07:17:12 PM

Love my Tikka .223. Mine has a synth. stock a heavy SS barrel. Topped with a 3.5-10x50 Vari XIII Leuy...Drives tacks.
MS

Ya and after you done driving tacks my VTR shoots holes in your tack holes at twice as far away.

addicted · « **Reply #25 on:** December 22, 2009, 01:52:56 AM »

that stupid plastic thing on the back of the bolt is a drawback. it cost 28 euros every time it breaks over here. I dont mind tikkas except for that. they are like most modern built rifles. crappy cast reciever and an impersonal stock.

MuleySniper · « **Reply #26 on:** December 22, 2009, 08:46:05 AM »

Quote from: wastickslinger on December 22, 2009, 12:30:08 AM

Quote from: MuleySniper on December 21, 2009, 07:17:12 PM
Love my Tikka .223. Mine has a synth. stock a heavy SS barrel. Topped with a 3.5-10x50 Vari XIII Leuy...Drives tacks.
MS

Ya and after you done driving tacks my VTR shoots holes in your tack holes at twice as far away.

Funny! If I remember correctly, my .223 is the one that let the air out of that bobby with the scratch on his back

Stick to shooting Starlings with that "toy gun"

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