Factory Precision (tikka question)

[Jayph]

I had a blast last night shooting gongs at longer ranges (500 yards) I don't want to burn up the barrel too quick on my .220 AI so I have been thinking with all the new stocks now availiable and the factory accuracy guarantee I might grab a Tikka Varmint stainless. Heres the question what cartridge?

I am already set up to load the .260 and I love the cartridge in my old ladies hunting rifle
The 6.5x55 offers the use of lapua brass and is a classic round that is everything the .260 is
The .308 is and always will be a popular choice just not sure if it's what I want

 

[CyaN1de]

The 260 can be formed from Lapua .308 brass so the use of good brass is still an option.

You can use Lapua .243 as well but then you have donuts to contend with since some of the shoulder material becomes part of the neck.

 

[rivetc78]

Read the thread about Lapua Brass below this thread......

I don't think Brass should be a deciding factor in what rifle to buy....?????.....

I would go with the .260

 

[Mystic Precision]

I shoot F class with a 260improved or 6.5 mystic (my version of the same thing)

I plink alot more with a fast twist 223. If leaning towards the 308, then the 223 would be my recommendation especially since Tikka has 8 twist barrels.

80gr VLD's are real nice to shoot LR with.

Sounds like the 220AI is shooting for you.

Forgot to mention that for the price of a Tikka Varminter - $1100ish - you can have up to 3 barrels of 220AI fun (3000 to 4000rds of fun).

I expect my 6.5's to last around 1500 to 1800rds.

Jerry

 

[Obtunded]

Or... make your existing gun into a switch barrel rig. No new scopes or other gizmos to buy, and superb accuracy.

The Tikkas are fantastic rifles. They need nothing, the shoot very very well, and no screwing around. Good choice.

 

[GunBoy]

Why finicking around with building a rifle in 260 or 6.5X55SM, Tikka T3 Varmint come in both of those Caliber(very nice and Accurate). 260rem easy caliber to shoot, very low in recoil, out of my heavy barrel rem700, I can spot my round striking gong at 500meter with out muzzle breka, while the 6.5X55sm have slight more recoil.

 

[Goose25]

I own both a .260rem and a 6.5x55, they are as close as it gets when comparing two different cartridges.

I would say because with the tikka you get a "one size fits all reciever", you might as well go with the longer case swede.

 

[BigUglyMan]

There was a nice 6.5x55 all built up for LR shooting sitting on the used rack at P&D when I was in there yesterday. Probably still there.