Purpose?
Dave, are you only target shooting or will you be hunting?
If only target, why not get a .223? Trajectory wise out to 600 yards, you're not losing much if anything from .308 to .223. With reloading, .223 is half the cost of .308, which translates to more shooting
I'm making up some 75 grain Amax's right now for a buddy and they're just as cool as the 168 grainers that I make for my .308 (I think it's cool anyway I can stare at beautiful ammo sometimes The paper won't tell the difference. OK, back to you.
Also, are you set on the Tikka? Not as popular as Remington 700 or Savage 10, especially for gunsmithing or the aftermarket. Tikka's are a very good rifle but...keep your options open, as there are better rifles for the price (their QC is not where it used to be either). Unless your just a Tikka fan, then go with it.
1. Purpose...target, hunting or both?
2. What distances are you planning to shoot? Mostly 100-300 (Lower Mainland, only Mission is a 300 yard range)?
3. What's your budget for rifle, scope, ammo?
4. How often are you planning on shooting? I.e. Once a month (20-50 rounds).
5. Are you planning on competing?
Handloading/Reloading is a must for accuracy and for practice (what you save will go into more rounds for shooting). The quest for precision reloading is a bug, but you need to be willing for the learning curve, it's not that bad but takes research and practice. If not, then buy the best ammo and shoot less. Don't waste your precision barrel life on sub-par ammo, buy the best match ammo.
All the best and Happy New Year everyone.
http://www.6mmbr.com/223Rem.html
http://www.6mmbr.com/308Win.html
Check out http://www.accuratelyshooting.com/ for components or US items.
A good reloading kit is a long term investment. If you're only shooting rifle, then a single stage press is fine. If you want high volume, then a progressive is good but costs way more (I currently use my Hornady progressive as a single stage).
Everyone says Dillon is the best for progressive but if you're only shooting rifle, you can get by with a good single stage from any manufacturer (even the Lee Classic Cast, best value for money, but buy RCBS, Hornady or good brand name dies).
Dave, are you only target shooting or will you be hunting?
If only target, why not get a .223? Trajectory wise out to 600 yards, you're not losing much if anything from .308 to .223. With reloading, .223 is half the cost of .308, which translates to more shooting
I'm making up some 75 grain Amax's right now for a buddy and they're just as cool as the 168 grainers that I make for my .308 (I think it's cool anyway I can stare at beautiful ammo sometimes The paper won't tell the difference. OK, back to you.Also, are you set on the Tikka? Not as popular as Remington 700 or Savage 10, especially for gunsmithing or the aftermarket. Tikka's are a very good rifle but...keep your options open, as there are better rifles for the price (their QC is not where it used to be either). Unless your just a Tikka fan, then go with it.
1. Purpose...target, hunting or both?
2. What distances are you planning to shoot? Mostly 100-300 (Lower Mainland, only Mission is a 300 yard range)?
3. What's your budget for rifle, scope, ammo?
4. How often are you planning on shooting? I.e. Once a month (20-50 rounds).
5. Are you planning on competing?
Handloading/Reloading is a must for accuracy and for practice (what you save will go into more rounds for shooting). The quest for precision reloading is a bug, but you need to be willing for the learning curve, it's not that bad but takes research and practice. If not, then buy the best ammo and shoot less. Don't waste your precision barrel life on sub-par ammo, buy the best match ammo.
All the best and Happy New Year everyone.
http://www.6mmbr.com/223Rem.html
http://www.6mmbr.com/308Win.html
Check out http://www.accuratelyshooting.com/ for components or US items.
A good reloading kit is a long term investment. If you're only shooting rifle, then a single stage press is fine. If you want high volume, then a progressive is good but costs way more (I currently use my Hornady progressive as a single stage).
Everyone says Dillon is the best for progressive but if you're only shooting rifle, you can get by with a good single stage from any manufacturer (even the Lee Classic Cast, best value for money, but buy RCBS, Hornady or good brand name dies).
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