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Title: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 15, 2019, 09:52:01 PM
Looking for opinions on which cartridge/bullet combination I should go with for my tikka build planned for the end of the year. This is going to be my go to mule deer rifle with the capability to kill elk as well. It will be sporting a 26” carbon barrel & 3 port brake.

I’ve narrowed it down(I think) to a 7wsm/180 Berger hybrids & 300 wsm/215 Berger hybrids. Tell me what round & why. Thanks guys :tup:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: b23 on June 15, 2019, 10:25:54 PM
If it's between the 7WSM or 300WSM and elk is on the menu, I'll take the larger bore diameter every single time, so put me down for the 300 WSM.

Back before I thought I had to have one of everything, the only rifle I had was a 300 Wby mag and I shot everything from coyotes to elk with it so I've always been a 30 cal fan.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: BigGoonTuna on June 15, 2019, 10:48:56 PM
any reason for the WSM over a standard length magnum, being that tikka's are all long actions?
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 06:13:09 AM
any reason for the WSM over a standard length magnum, being that tikka's are all long actions?

Length issues when running heavy bullets & a magazine in a tikka.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 06:17:43 AM
Might add that I considered the 7 saum & 7 Sherman max as well but now think the performance edge of the wsm & expense & fireforming of the Sherman has me to the wsm rounds. :dunno:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: fowl smacker on June 16, 2019, 06:19:42 AM
I've been very happy with my 300wsm Tikka.  The animals have not.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Branden on June 16, 2019, 07:41:16 AM
As long as you already have a Tikka with a mag bolt face I would do the 300 WSM. The 7 Sherman Max doesn’t really make sense to me. Like you mention it’s expensive and you have to fireform. And it doesn’t maximize a Tikka chamber anymore than a WSM does.

Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 16, 2019, 07:49:55 AM
Obviously another vote for the 300 wsm.  Especially since I'm very familiar with that reamer that will be cutting your chamber :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 07:57:50 AM
I do have the tikka with a magnum bolt face. The Sherman max is a saum improved. Makes the same sense as the AI cartridges. The fireforming part & a little more expense is the downside.

Is anyone running the 300 wsm/215 hybrid combo in a chamber throated for that combo & a 26” barrel? Wondering what kind of performance numbers your having with it?
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 08:00:06 AM
Thanks for chiming in Karl. :chuckle:  Do you have a rifle cut from said reamer & have you run that combo?
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 16, 2019, 08:11:18 AM
Yes sir. I was getting 2925 with a 212 eldx but they were HOT. After 300 of them I ended up stepping down to a 185 hunting vld. Lightened the recoil enough that I could spot my own hits which was the goal as I hunt solo a lot. I'm able to push the 18t's fast e ough that they outrun the heavies anyway. I lose a bit on the windave side of things but not enough that I am gonna worry about it.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Mtnwalker on June 16, 2019, 08:26:18 AM
Has B23 given you his pitch for the 7 Blaser? It seems like a perfect fit for a tikka build, brass goes on sale every once in a while for a buck a piece. I am looking at doing something almost identical to what you’re talking about and that or the 7wsm are my two top considerations as of right now I think.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on June 16, 2019, 08:35:51 AM
As much as i want to say 7wsm with a fast twist, I think the 300 is more versatile and brass is by far easier to come by.   Im getting tired of fire forming.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: CaNINE on June 16, 2019, 08:37:29 AM
Go with the 300WSM and run a 200, 212 ELDX or 215 Berger...whatever your rifle likes best. Use a temp stable powder that starts with an H. You get any of those bullets to run 2800+ and you have a serious long range hammer for elk. And those bullets will perform very well on smaller game up close as well.

Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Mtnwalker on June 16, 2019, 08:41:21 AM
As much as i want to say 7wsm with a fast twist, I think the 300 is more versatile and brass is by far easier to come by.   Im getting tired of fire forming.

Bertram has 7wsm brass in stock pretty regularly now. Don’t like it?
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Reidus on June 16, 2019, 09:41:40 AM
7wsm with 180s at 3000fps is a tough combo to beat. Recoil with a brake is minimal. The 300wsm with 200-215s is great too but little more recoil. The tikkas with long action work great for wsm cartridges with long bullets. They dont work that great for long action cartridges with long bullets. 
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Branden on June 16, 2019, 09:49:57 AM
Yea I know what the 7 Sherman Max is. I have a 7SS in a short action. Again the SM line doesn’t make sense to me. I believe with a 195 coal is like 3.13. It fits in a medium action great. BM costs more for the medium actions, brass, dies, plus fire forming the 7SM. A lot of expense for what benefit? If a guy is going to fire form he might as well go with a 7 Blaser AI and maximize the length of the tikka action. Or just use a WSM.

My brother has a 300 wsm he built on a Tikka. It was a 300 wm but with the 215 seated where it should be he was single feeding them. He got it rechambered to 300 wsm. The throat is long so you can take advantage of the Tikka action length. He is getting 2960 with the 215. That is a 24” barrel. It was fast even as a 300 wm so I wouldn’t expect that velocity from most barrels.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 09:53:47 AM
Well maybe this thread was a bad idea, I’m no closer to deciding than I was before! :chuckle:  keep the responses & info coming tho boys, a healthy debate is always a good time. 8)
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 10:00:27 AM
Yea I know what the 7 Sherman Max is. I have a 7SS in a short action. Again the SM line doesn’t make sense to me. I believe with a 195 coal is like 3.13. It fits in a medium action great. BM costs more for the medium actions, brass, dies, plus fire forming the 7SM. A lot of expense for what benefit? If a guy is going to fire form he might as well go with a 7 Blaser AI and maximize the length of the tikka action. Or just use a WSM.

My brother has a 300 wsm he built on a Tikka. It was a 300 wm but with the 215 seated where it should be he was single feeding them. He got it rechambered to 300 wsm. The throat is long so you can take advantage of the Tikka action length. He is getting 2960 with the 215. That is a 24” barrel. It was fast even as a 300 wm so I wouldn’t expect that velocity from most barrels.

Good info, thanks for posting. I was thinking 2900+ from a 26” barrel
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: b23 on June 16, 2019, 10:15:32 AM
Has B23 given you his pitch for the 7 Blaser? It seems like a perfect fit for a tikka build, brass goes on sale every once in a while for a buck a piece. I am looking at doing something almost identical to what you’re talking about and that or the 7wsm are my two top considerations as of right now I think.

Ha!  That's funny.  :chuckle:

As much as I think the 7mm Blaser is a excellent mid range cartridge, it seemed the OP had things narrowed down to the 7 WSM or 300 WSM so I tried not to muddy the water. 

But, as much as I like my 7mm Blaser mag, I'll say it again, if I were looking for a do all one gun, something 30 Cal would be my first choice every time and with better brass being available for the WSM's, a 300 WSM would be a great choice given the OP's parameters.  :tup:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: BULLBLASTER on June 16, 2019, 10:17:16 AM
Whatever you pick just make sure it’s something your guy has made before, and not something new to him.  :twocents:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 10:27:34 AM
Has B23 given you his pitch for the 7 Blaser? It seems like a perfect fit for a tikka build, brass goes on sale every once in a while for a buck a piece. I am looking at doing something almost identical to what you’re talking about and that or the 7wsm are my two top considerations as of right now I think.

Ha!  That's funny.  :chuckle:

As much as I think the 7mm Blaser is a excellent mid range cartridge, it seemed the OP had things narrowed down to the 7 WSM or 300 WSM so I tried not to muddy the water. 

But, as much as I like my 7mm Blaser mag, I'll say it again, if I were looking for a do all one gun, something 30 Cal would be my first choice every time and with better brass being available for the WSM's, a 300 WSM would be a great choice given the OP's parameters.  :tup:

Ok b23 give me the pitch just for shoots & giggles  :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: kselkhunter on June 16, 2019, 10:30:14 AM
If you want an all around rifle to use on both deer and elk at farther ranges, I'd go 300wsm over the 7wsm. 

I just like bigger bullets on elk if longer ranges.   210gr Nosler ABLR.  In a 26" barrel you should be able to get it up to 2800-2900fps range. 




Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 10:33:23 AM
Whatever you pick just make sure it’s something your guy has made before, and not something new to him.  :twocents:

Mike @ HCA will be doing the build. I know he’s done lots of tikka builds in both wsm cartridges. Lots of cool new options coming for the Tikka’s so that’s put this off til the end of the year. Also,if you can believe this, Mike takes time off to hunt himself in the fall! :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 16, 2019, 10:43:12 AM
For killing animals I'm a big fan of 30 cal projectiles.  This wouldn't even be a question in my mind. 300 wsm. On a tikka you wont have any length issues so seat them bergers out long and run em hard
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: b23 on June 16, 2019, 10:54:18 AM
Has B23 given you his pitch for the 7 Blaser? It seems like a perfect fit for a tikka build, brass goes on sale every once in a while for a buck a piece. I am looking at doing something almost identical to what you’re talking about and that or the 7wsm are my two top considerations as of right now I think.

Ha!  That's funny.  :chuckle:

As much as I think the 7mm Blaser is a excellent mid range cartridge, it seemed the OP had things narrowed down to the 7 WSM or 300 WSM so I tried not to muddy the water. 

But, as much as I like my 7mm Blaser mag, I'll say it again, if I were looking for a do all one gun, something 30 Cal would be my first choice every time and with better brass being available for the WSM's, a 300 WSM would be a great choice given the OP's parameters.  :tup:

Ok b23 give me the pitch just for shoots & giggles  :chuckle:

It's not really any sales pitch per say because I certainly don't gain anything from it, but the 7mm Blaser Mag is kind of a cross between the 7 Rem mag and 7 WSM.  Has a tiny bit more case capacity than both, my cases measure 84gr H2O.  The 7 Blaser is shorter and fatter than the 7 Rem but is longer and not quite as fat as the WSM case. 

Defensive Edge Rifles built mine and Shawn did his +P throat design and I'm shooting 180 Berger's w/68.5gr RL26 from a Hart #4 at 26 inches and that gives me 3088-3100fps.

My 7 Blaser is a great gun, shoots in the .3's pretty easily with the above load, but even as much as I like it, if I were looking for a one gun do all, given your parameters, I'd go with the 300 WSM over it.

Also, unless you just really like the "look" of a carbon fiber wrapped barrel, and nothing wrong with it if you do, I like how they look myself, short of it lightening you wallet, you aren't gaining a thing by using one.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 11:04:11 AM
 :chuckle: ya it’s purely an aesthetic thing & I really like the look of Mike’s wraps. You guys are making a compelling argument for the 300 & 215’s🤔
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: b23 on June 16, 2019, 11:16:47 AM
:chuckle: ya it’s purely an aesthetic thing & I really like the look of Mike’s wraps. You guys are making a compelling argument for the 300 & 215’s🤔

Dollars and cents wise, they don't make a whole lot of sense, but, I do think they look good and I just put a Proof Research CF barrel on my brand new Seekins SP10, and it's chambered in, of all things, 6.5 Creedmoor.  :yike:

I think any of the bullets in the 180-215 range would suit your needs very well.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Mtnwalker on June 16, 2019, 11:48:32 AM
:chuckle: ya it’s purely an aesthetic thing & I really like the look of Mike’s wraps. You guys are making a compelling argument for the 300 & 215’s🤔

Dollars and cents wise, they don't make a whole lot of sense, but, I do think they look good and I just put a Proof Research CF barrel on my brand new Seekins SP10, and it's chambered in, of all things, 6.5 Creedmoor.  :yike:

I think any of the bullets in the 180-215 range would suit your needs very well.

Dollars and cents wise does ANY of this stuff make sense?!   :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 11:49:29 AM
True that :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 11:59:06 AM
For killing animals I'm a big fan of 30 cal projectiles.  This wouldn't even be a question in my mind. 300 wsm. On a tikka you wont have any length issues so seat them bergers out long and run em hard

Well she ain’t gonna be a safe queen & letting the air out of critters is it’s purpose! :chuckle:  Decisions Decisions! :rolleyes:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 16, 2019, 05:00:46 PM
Is barrel life about the same in the 300 as the 7? Also who all is making brass for the 300wsm & what is everyone’s preference?
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: b23 on June 16, 2019, 05:45:40 PM
Is barrel life about the same in the 300 as the 7? Also who all is making brass for the 300wsm & what is everyone’s preference?

Considering neither really burns all that much powder, both should have pretty good barrel/throat life, with the 300 WSM being slightly better of the two.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Matth on June 17, 2019, 08:24:13 AM
:chuckle: ya it’s purely an aesthetic thing & I really like the look of Mike’s wraps. You guys are making a compelling argument for the 300 & 215’s🤔

Dollars and cents wise, they don't make a whole lot of sense, but, I do think they look good and I just put a Proof Research CF barrel on my brand new Seekins SP10, and it's chambered in, of all things, 6.5 Creedmoor.  :yike:

I think any of the bullets in the 180-215 range would suit your needs very well.

Dollars and cents wise does ANY of this stuff make sense?!   :chuckle:

Nope but it sure is fun.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: hogslayer on June 17, 2019, 09:35:17 AM
300 wsm or 7 saum would be my vote. 180 7mm at 2930-2980 is very accurate.  But the 300 wsm is a known easy to tune cartridge.  If I did a 300 wsm I would run the 200.20x.  Very high bc.  Same as a 215 but a little cut off the back.  Should perform like a 215 on animals.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Bushcraft on June 17, 2019, 10:07:41 AM
Go with the 300 WSM.

Brass is more readily available and you can always load up some heavy pills if you want, but there's really no need to run a heavier bullet than 180ish in them for your intended purposes.

I'm not a fan of lead grenades going off in meat intended for the dinner table and I like exit holes, so I run a Barnes 168 gr. TTSX over 66ish grains of H4350 in my semi-custom Tikka and max out the COAL for magazine length. The combo is stupid-easy accurate, carries more than enough velocity to open reliably out to 600-650 yards and puts critters down with more than enough authority an minimal meat waste.

NOTE: When you surgically blow off the top of a deer/elk/bear's heart, they tend to depart this mortal plane very quickly. Strangest thing.  :chuckle: ;)
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 17, 2019, 10:18:40 AM
Except he wants to shoot 215 hybrids :dunno:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 17, 2019, 11:31:49 AM
Not tied to the 215’s but I do like their proven track record of accuracy,especially out to distance.🤷‍♂️Have never had any luck with accuracy in my limited experiments with Barnes solids. I’ve always found with Bergers in the boiler room there isn’t much for shrapnel in my meat & they expire rather quickly.

I am getting more & more convinced to go 300 wsm tho. Appreciate everyone’s input on this & look forward to even more. Thanks guys
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 17, 2019, 11:38:29 AM
300 wsm or 7 saum would be my vote. 180 7mm at 2930-2980 is very accurate.  But the 300 wsm is a known easy to tune cartridge.  If I did a 300 wsm I would run the 200.20x.  Very high bc.  Same as a 215 but a little cut off the back.  Should perform like a 215 on animals.

Any reports of the 200.20x performance on game? Are they constructed the same as the 215’s?
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 17, 2019, 11:44:26 AM
200+ there is no other bullet I would use over the 215's :twocents:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: jasnt on June 17, 2019, 12:22:22 PM
200+ there is no other bullet I would use over the 215's :twocents:
:yeah:  if I were to go back to lil 30’s :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: b23 on June 17, 2019, 01:56:57 PM
200+ there is no other bullet I would use over the 215's :twocents:
:yeah:  if I were to go back to lil 30’s :chuckle:

Oh, now that’s just downright hurtful to all us little 30 cal lovers. LOL
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: jasnt on June 17, 2019, 02:17:57 PM
200+ there is no other bullet I would use over the 215's :twocents:
:yeah:  if I were to go back to lil 30’s :chuckle:

Oh, now that’s just downright hurtful to all us little 30 cal lovers. LOL
:chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 17, 2019, 04:16:20 PM
Well I’d go with a 375 cheytac but something tells me there could be some issues getting that baby in the tikka action? :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Bofire on June 17, 2019, 05:16:52 PM
I had a 300WM Tikka lite stainless, great gun. Had a brake on it otherwise stock. very accurate, 23.5 barrel with brake is close to 26, got about 2950 out of 180 grain.  I had two other 300 WM's , I sold the Winchester BOSS first, then the Tikka and kept the Custom my Brother built me.  300WM is a killing machine, I see no reason for bigger bullets then 180, killed animals all over the USA since 1972 for me almost all were one shot kills. All on big game Bears, deer, elk, antelope, moose.
Carl
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 17, 2019, 06:37:49 PM
Well I’d go with a 375 cheytac but something tells me there could be some issues getting that baby in the tikka action? :chuckle:
this feels like a hold my beer and watch this kind of moment  :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 17, 2019, 06:54:54 PM
 :brew:   :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: b23 on June 17, 2019, 07:09:52 PM
Well I’d go with a 375 cheytac but something tells me there could be some issues getting that baby in the tikka action? :chuckle:
this feels like a hold my beer and watch this kind of moment  :chuckle:

Ohh, that'd be worth the price of admission for sure, but I'd want to watch from a distance.  :yike: :yike:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: bod on June 22, 2019, 12:34:41 AM
Do yourself a favor
and take my advice
Buy a tikka whatever caliber and hunt with it
use the extra money from not building and go on a hunt.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 22, 2019, 08:58:04 AM
😁 appreciate that advice. I have a tikka,am gonna have Mike build me a carbon killer on a tikka because I want to & still go hunt as much as possible.👍🏻
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Mtnwalker on June 22, 2019, 09:19:20 AM
😁 appreciate that advice. I have a tikka,am gonna have Mike build me a carbon killer on a tikka because I want to & still go hunt as much as possible.👍🏻

 :chuckle: You going with a Proof pre fit or having one made?
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 22, 2019, 01:50:34 PM
HCA barrel😎
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: bod on June 22, 2019, 11:29:41 PM
Oh I was just having some fun shoot the Tikka before you get it customized and compare the groups using the same ammo of course.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Karl Blanchard on June 23, 2019, 08:37:16 AM
If he tried to shoot 215gr bergers in a factory tikka the bullet would be stuffed halfway down the case. With a custom he can throat it for the heavies and maximize the caliber.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 23, 2019, 09:06:00 AM
 :tup:  :chuckle: I hear you. Tikka’s are the end all be all for 7-800 bucks. Mine shoots really well. As a matter of fact I may keep it as is,dump another rifle I don’t need & pick up another as my donor action. Truth is they are great for the money & some shoot like a custom. They also are very lacking in twist rate,throat length,magazine length,recoil lugs & stocks are functionable at best imo. Point is I’m not building a 5-6000 custom action build, I’m turning a tikka action& trigger into one for less than half that because I can & I want to.😎😉

Question for you? What kind of pickup do you have & how much did you pay for it? I’m sure I can find one for ya that will get ya where ya want to go for a fraction of the money. Just imagine the hunts you could do with the savings & even have Mike build you a tikka carbon killer to take with you. :dunno:  :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: b23 on June 23, 2019, 11:58:04 PM
This is starting to get really good.  :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on June 24, 2019, 05:56:46 AM
 :dunno: :chuckle:  I thought that was a solid rationale response to somebody trying to tell me how to piss my own money away? :chuckle:  As a matter of fact maybe I should sell my nice pickup,buy a roach,build 2 rifles & schedule a sheep hunt up north? :tung: :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: gadwall on July 18, 2019, 07:15:12 PM
I've been very happy with my 300wsm Tikka.  The animals have not.


 :yeah:

Enough said. :IBCOOL:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on July 18, 2019, 07:45:54 PM
The build will be a 300 wsm throated for 215 Bergers.😎
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: sticky on July 22, 2019, 12:39:50 PM
30-06
165 gr for deer
180 - 220 gr for elk

Best of both worlds


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Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: The Big Game Hunter on October 26, 2019, 10:58:14 AM
The build will be a 300 wsm throated for 215 Bergers.😎
I think you're going to like that 300 WSM. Good luck and happy hunting!
Just for everyone's general information, here's a good rundown of the WSM cartridges, their pros and cons, and how they stack up next to their closest traditional competitors.
https://thebiggamehuntingblog.com/winchester-short-magnum-270-wsm-7mm-wsm-300-wsm-325-wsm/
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Wanttohuntmore on April 12, 2020, 10:59:09 AM
I'd vote 300 wsm as well for the project,  just due to brass availability.   Curious,  what max weight can a stock Tikka run in the 300 wsm without seating or stability issues?
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Boss .300 winmag on April 12, 2020, 11:05:12 AM
My son has the wsm in a tikka, killer round.👍
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: mountainman on April 12, 2020, 02:15:19 PM
Tikka  T3 with 30" Hart in 300 WSM. Uncanny accurate!
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on April 12, 2020, 03:04:17 PM
Hoping to see mine back from HCA in May hopefully.🤞🏼 My build consists of the following:

AG composite Alpine Hunter
HCA 26” CF Heavy Hunter 9.5 twist barrel
MBM 4 port brake
CF bolt handle & bolt fluting w/ all metal cerakoted
HCA billet mag & bottom metal
Chambered in 300wsm & throated for 215 Bergers

Can’t wait to get my hands on her & top her with Hawkins rings & Zeiss V4 6-24x50 & start sending rounds down the tube! :tup: 8)
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Magnum_Willys on April 12, 2020, 03:42:38 PM
Hoping to see mine back from HCA in May hopefully.🤞🏼 My build consists of the following:

AG composite Alpine Hunter
HCA 26” CF Heavy Hunter 9.5 twist barrel
MBM 4 port brake
CF bolt handle & bolt fluting w/ all metal cerakoted
HCA billet mag & bottom metal
Chambered in 300wsm & throated for 215 Bergers

Can’t wait to get my hands on her & top her with Hawkins rings & Zeiss V4 6-24x50 & start sending rounds down the tube! :tup: 8)


That’s Gonna be a sweet rifle.    Packable 1000 yd for target or game.    I’ve had great results with my HCA. 
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 12, 2020, 03:47:22 PM
I mailed mine back to Mike yesterday and told him to put mine in line in front of yours Opdink so sorry its gonna be a few more weeks  :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on April 12, 2020, 06:26:23 PM
That’s dirty pool Karl! :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: Karl Blanchard on April 12, 2020, 07:27:29 PM
That’s dirty pool Karl! :chuckle: :chuckle:
  :chuckle: :chuckle: :chuckle:
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on September 04, 2020, 08:29:29 PM
Well after plenty of setbacks for Mike @ HCA, my Tikka 300WSM build is complete & should be on the way to me next week unfortunately not in time to accompany me to the Wyoming high country but I’ll leave it in capable hands while I’m gone & have her ready for the Entiat come November.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: hogslayer on September 04, 2020, 09:33:30 PM
The 7 saum and 300 wsm are very accurate and forgiving rounds.  7 saum will have a little better BC.  But 300 wsm will have a little more energy down range (heavier bullet).  I own both and really like both. 7 saum has quite a bit less recoil and ADG brass.  Norma 300 WSM brass is tough to get right now.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: opdinkslayer on September 05, 2020, 06:21:37 AM
My current tikka 7rem mag will become a 7 saum or Sherman Max in the future. Just really wanted to shoot those 215’s out of the 300 with this particular build. The brass situation is a bummer for sure. Hoping ADG or Peterson pick it up going forward.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: jasnt on September 05, 2020, 02:52:27 PM
Looks great
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: spookgus on September 16, 2020, 02:33:11 PM
any reason for the WSM over a standard length magnum, being that tikka's are all long actions?

Length issues when running heavy bullets & a magazine in a tikka.
After market bottom metal and AICS magazines can fix that.
Title: Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
Post by: jasnt on September 16, 2020, 07:37:04 PM
any reason for the WSM over a standard length magnum, being that tikka's are all long actions?

Length issues when running heavy bullets & a magazine in a tikka.
After market bottom metal and AICS magazines can fix that.
doesn’t matter how long the mag is if the action will only cycle so long with out work.   
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