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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #60 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/

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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #61 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?

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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #62 on: April 12, 2020, 11:05:12 AM »
My son has the wsm in a tikka, killer round.👍
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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #63 on: April 12, 2020, 02:15:19 PM »
Tikka  T3 with 30" Hart in 300 WSM. Uncanny accurate!
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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #64 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)

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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #65 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. 

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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #66 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:
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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #67 on: April 12, 2020, 06:26:23 PM »
That’s dirty pool Karl! :chuckle: :chuckle:

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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #68 on: April 12, 2020, 07:27:29 PM »
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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #69 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.

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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #70 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.

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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #71 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.

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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #72 on: September 05, 2020, 02:52:27 PM »
Looks great
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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #73 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.
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Re: What cartridge for Tikka build
« Reply #74 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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