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Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: ASHQUACK on September 30, 2025, 08:33:48 PM

Title: I broke down and bought a
Post by: ASHQUACK on September 30, 2025, 08:33:48 PM: Tikka t3 in 6.5 prc, not sure why I did but I did. Ordered a Leupold Mark4 HD in 6-24x52 to go on top of it. Ordered up 10 boxes of Hornandy precision 143 eldx to break it in. Just waiting for the gun shot to call me and tell me it arrived. It's the Veil Weidland version.
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: Bob33 on September 30, 2025, 09:46:10 PM: It sounds like that would not be hard to love.
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: Dan-o on September 30, 2025, 10:33:15 PM: Sounds like a sweet rifle.
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: JDArms1240 on October 01, 2025, 02:16:39 AM: Should be a fun one too shoot! Also, the actions in tikkas are 🤌🏼 SO nice!!! Do you plan on reloading?
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: Sakko300wsm on October 01, 2025, 05:48:58 AM: Love my 6.5 PRC- great round!
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: ASHQUACK on October 01, 2025, 05:58:52 AM: Quote from: JDArms1240 on October 01, 2025, 02:16:39 AM
Should be a fun one too shoot! Also, the actions in tikkas are 🤌🏼 SO nice!!! Do you plan on reloading?
I do, once I shoot the 100 rounds and have the brass available I'll build a load for that rifle.
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: ASHQUACK on October 01, 2025, 06:01:20 AM: Quote from: Bob33 on September 30, 2025, 09:46:10 PM
It sounds like that would not be hard to love.
I made the mistake of handling one while I was picking up the supressor for my 6.5cm. Love the feel of it on the shoulder, loved the smoothness of the bolt just felt good.
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: ASHQUACK on October 01, 2025, 06:02:02 AM: Quote from: Dan-o on September 30, 2025, 10:33:15 PM
Sounds like a sweet rifle.
Thanks Dan, I'm looking forward to shooting it.
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: pickardjw on October 01, 2025, 09:10:42 AM: Great choice! I love mine, but be careful. The aftermarket for T3's is second only to R700 platforms and you can end up with a very expensive one quick! (Or two) :chuckle:

Adjusting the factory trigger pull weight is simple but makes a noticeable difference. Recommend NOT swapping to aftermarket due to slam fire risk.

Hard to achieve 65 in-lbs on the action screws with the factory bottom plastic but 55 in-lbs is realistic, might just need some shims. I have a pack of extras if you need any.

UM Tikka Premier rings are excellent. Sportsmatch TO84 for a cheaper (but still quality) option. No reason to add a rail unless you need the 20 MOA adjustment ability.
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: buglebuster on October 01, 2025, 09:33:14 AM: We have that rifle and my kids, wife, and I have shot a lot of animals with its it LOVES the 147 ELD-M
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: wafisherman on October 01, 2025, 11:27:14 AM: Quote from: pickardjw on October 01, 2025, 09:10:42 AM
Great choice! I love mine, but be careful. The aftermarket for T3's is second only to R700 platforms and you can end up with a very expensive one quick! (Or two) :chuckle:

Adjusting the factory trigger pull weight is simple but makes a noticeable difference. Recommend NOT swapping to aftermarket due to slam fire risk.

Hard to achieve 65 in-lbs on the action screws with the factory bottom plastic but 55 in-lbs is realistic, might just need some shims. I have a pack of extras if you need any.

UM Tikka Premier rings are excellent. Sportsmatch TO84 for a cheaper (but still quality) option. No reason to add a rail unless you need the 20 MOA adjustment ability.

very nice!! :drool: :yike:
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: Hitsman3 on October 01, 2025, 12:27:25 PM: I bought one last December and love it. I tried the Hornady 143 but mine shoots the 130 Federal Terminal Ascent better. Happy shooting!
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: pianoman9701 on October 01, 2025, 01:01:57 PM: See AshQ, Pickard knows Pics, or it didn't happen! Let's see the rifle. We need our armament porn.
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: ASHQUACK on October 01, 2025, 01:48:23 PM: Quote from: pianoman9701 on October 01, 2025, 01:01:57 PM
See AshQ, Pickard knows Pics, or it didn't happen! Let's see the rifle. We need our armament porn.
Unfortunately it's in Washington's stupid azz waiting period jail. I can get 2 supressors bought, paid for and home on guns before I can pick up the actual firearm, literally...Fed background done supressor home in 9 days. I can't bring home the new rifle until the 16th....ugh...
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: ASHQUACK on October 01, 2025, 01:52:09 PM: Quote from: pickardjw on October 01, 2025, 09:10:42 AM
Great choice! I love mine, but be careful. The aftermarket for T3's is second only to R700 platforms and you can end up with a very expensive one quick! (Or two) :chuckle:

Adjusting the factory trigger pull weight is simple but makes a noticeable difference. Recommend NOT swapping to aftermarket due to slam fire risk.

Hard to achieve 65 in-lbs on the action screws with the factory bottom plastic but 55 in-lbs is realistic, might just need some shims. I have a pack of extras if you need any.

UM Tikka Premier rings are excellent. Sportsmatch TO84 for a cheaper (but still quality) option. No reason to add a rail unless you need the 20 MOA adjustment ability.
I'm well aware of that t3 virus. My son has a custom built 338RUM on a new chassis, carbon fiber barrel etc. He's into it way more than my custom 338RUM on a 700 action.
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: ASHQUACK on October 01, 2025, 01:53:40 PM: Quote from: Hitsman3 on October 01, 2025, 12:27:25 PM
I bought one last December and love it. I tried the Hornady 143 but mine shoots the 130 Federal Terminal Ascent better. Happy shooting!
I plan on using those as break in rounds. Then I'll work up a custom load for it. :)
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: Karl Blanchard on October 01, 2025, 02:09:50 PM: Quote from: ASHQUACK on October 01, 2025, 01:48:23 PM
Quote from: pianoman9701 on October 01, 2025, 01:01:57 PM
See AshQ, Pickard knows Pics, or it didn't happen! Let's see the rifle. We need our armament porn.
Unfortunately it's in Washington's stupid azz waiting period jail. I can get 2 supressors bought, paid for and home on guns before I can pick up the actual firearm, literally...Fed background done supressor home in 9 days. I can't bring home the new rifle until the 16th....ugh...
its beyond insanity :bash:

Buy deep before all the new garbage goes into effect i say. I need a mag bolt faced tikka for a project and a 20ga autoloader then I'm done buying guns in this stupid state.

Maybe a pmr30. But then I'm definitely done :chuckle:
Title: Re: I broke down and bought a
Post by: jrebel on October 01, 2025, 03:56:35 PM: Built a 6.5PRC on a savage action last year and it is an amazing shooter. Will be building one more once I find a second Savage action....already have everything else.

If you want a race care....load it with a 124 grain Hammer Hunter. I'm getting just under 3300 fps and wouldn't hesitate to take any North American Game Animal with it. Best group to date was 1/4 MOA 5 shot group......though it it consistently shoots 1/2 MOA.

Great chambering for sure!! :tup: :tup: