Tikka T3 varmint HB 223 load development

[Macaway]

I just bought this rifle and currently trying to decide what bullets & powder to start with. It has a 24" barrel with 1 in 8 twist. I am considering 60 grain nosler ballistic tips and CFE 223 powder. Anyone have proven combinations for this setup?

 

[chrismc]

I had the same rifle - it liked 25ish gr Varget and a 60 NBT. It liked 69gr SMK's even more...

 

[manitou210]

I had the same rifle - it liked 25ish gr Varget and a 60 NBT. It liked 69gr SMK's even more...

24 + to 25 gr Varget 80 gr Sierra MK or 80.5 gr Bergers = .2s at 100

 

[MIRAMICHIER]

I also had one and sold it for a Sako 85 Varmint (mistake) it liked 60 Bergers over Varget and 69 SMK over Varget,over all the rifle liked everything.Good Luck

 

[stubblejumper]

My T-3 Varmint likes CFE223 behind the 69gr TMK.

 

[Macaway]

Thanks for the input gentlemen. It seems target is very popular so I may have to try it.