Got a new toy. OOOOOOOOOHHHH

[Gutpile]

Thats the route I was leaning. I was gonna go heavier but thought I'd go fast with the light pills instead.

[Hillbilly270]

what is the rifling twist?

[Gutpile]

I believe Tikka .243's are 1:10 but not 100% sure.

[Hillbilly270]

yeah they are, i just checked thier website.  the M70 I just picked up has the same twist so I might have to try out Big 10's load as well.

[KillBilly]

the Tikka s are typically 1:11 twist, at least mine is....

I also do some heavier loads in Nosler but I find the best consistency in the Barnes Bullets because they are all machined instead of cast. I heavily favor a Nosler accubond on the heavier end but there is way more variation in weight from bullet to bullet. If you are not weighing and matching your bullets, then no problem. It is something I do because I can.

[h2ofowlr]

I have the Tikka in the .22-250 for yotes and the .270 for deer.  Good guns.

[Gutpile]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That thing is a shooter. They weren't kidding about 3 shot groups less than an inch. I'm very happy. I shot up a box of the cheepest stuff I could find and it shot great. Can't wait to work up a load for this. Can't wait to bloody it.

I'll admit, I was pretty skeptical about all the hub bub about these Tikkas but I'm a believer. If you want a really light and afforable Varmint rifle the T3 lite is a great choice.

[carpsniperg2]

yep my little bros t3 lite shoots as good as my sakos love them and a great price also. i am sure you will find a sweet load for it and have it 1/2 min at  100 they are fantastic!

[Hillbilly270]

let me know if you find a good load gutpile.  I have the same rifling and length of barrel so I assume I would have similar results......just maybe some minor tweeking.  Glad you got a shooter!  now go find a doggy to give a dirt nap to.

[Gutpile]

Will do.

[uplandhunter870]

check out the 55gr. winchester/nosler silvertips.  im running those out of my m77 hawkeye .243, 0.5" high @100yds and its hold dead on at 300, i am running the factory winchester load though, and very impressed doesnt save the hide but puts them down with authority

[carpsniperg2]

the winchester/nosler are called combined technology they can be found at most suppliers i buy mine from natchez shooters supply. i am running them out of the 7mm-08's they shoot great plan to try some in the bushys very soon also. them and nosler ballistic tips are my yote bullets. partitions for hunting big game.