Stupid Tikka!

Small groups

:)I've seen this before. It usually happens after the second shot and before the third one. The Nut behind the buttplate begins to tighten up.

With a good reload, it should improve a bit. Any group under one inch is entirely adequate for a hunting rifle at the normal ranges a game animal is shot.
 
pharaoh2 said:
I really need to invest in a solid rest. I was doing all my shooting off a sandbag and I know this rifle can do far better then I will allow it. :redface:
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Save your cash for a reloading set-up. A handload tuned to the rifle shoud net you .25"
BTW sand bags from a steady bench or better yet a prone position will yield better results than a mechanical rest.
 
fishx said:
Mabee learn how to shoot, tikka is a great rifle. mabee yer barrel is bent, bad title.
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If Pharaoh is shooting sub-MOA @ 100 yards he has a firm grasp of the fundamentals.
Every typist behind the keyboard is shooting .3" groups all session with an out of the box "Remchester".
Let me guess...you're one of them right?
 
While I'm very happy with my rifle and the taget above, I'm more happy with this one.

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This target belongs to a friend of mine. Some of you have seen the video I posted of him that I shot shooting his first duck. Well awhile back he came to me wanting to buy his own guns. First I found him a single shot CZ .22 to start with. (Thanks to a great nut on here) Then I sold him the shotgun he used in the video. A month or so ago he told me he wanted to buy his first rifle and asked what I suggested. I recommended he get a .30-30 Marlin, and he fell in love with it right aways. I figured he would get the bug and move up to other rifles later but a mild kicking fun gun was what he needed. Well today he fired it for the first time. I taught him how to hold, adjust sights and load. This was one of his first targets at 50 yards. He scattered a few, we adjusted the sights but I drifted them a little far to the left. The two holes on the left of the page are two consecutive shots, off a single sandbag. Those shots touched as I watched through my scope.

We adjusted his sights once more then sent him out to 100. With open sights he managed to shoot a 6 inch group off a rest for the first time shooting at that distance. Then he fired the next three off hand and printed all three in about a 10 inch circle. I was impressed and very proud. I know a certain few who will say "Whoopy" but this was his first time ever shooting his rifle.

And yes, he's hooked. ;)
 
lawlu said:
Do the pre-plastic Tikkas shoot as well or better?
I have a plastic (actually laminate) T3, but have seen some m65s and older Tikkas that peak my interest.
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The older Tikka models 55 and 65 were excellent guns. Even with the 22 inch barrels they could be loaded up to max velocity. I could usually just check the old Hornady loading manual, take the best'/velocity powder, back off half a grain and i would have my load and get 1/2 to 3/4 MOA. Also I could use different bullet weights and they would string verticaly within 1 inch or less. The triggers were adjustable, they had steel clips, and they came with steel rings. The stocks were a little wider in front and flat and stable on the 'ol sandbag. You can still find them at gunshows. I had them in 17 rem., 222, 22-250, 245, 25-06, 270, 7mm, 3006, and 300. Best guns I ever had.
 
IMHO, probably the best rifle for the money spent. Lots spend real big bucks on big name rifles and/or custom work, and hope their rifle will only shoot as well.

For accuracy, I've always found Federal Premium loaded with Sierra Gamekings to perform extraordinarily well.

Also have been very impressed with Fusion ammo.

6 consecutive rounds of Fusion 120s from my Rem. 25.06 Varminter...

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I shot a buddies Tikka T3 in .270 today for the 1st time ever. What a wonderfully smooth bolt and surefire crisp trigger. I want one, period!
'cept mine will be in 6.5x55.
I'm sure after I buy my 1st one I'll want another.....Thanks for starting this thread Pharaoh ;)
 
I have a Tikka T3 Hunter in .222. It's my coyote gun, it bounces around in the truck almost all winter. Best group was with 36gr Barnes Varmint Grenades, .204" @ 100 yards. They are great rifles.
 
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