Thread: 223 on deer

Originally Posted by Ground Control

I’ve just ordered a Waters 6 shot 66mm mag for my Tikka .
Im interested in hearing how you got on with yours , do they feed well and how did they go in combination with the 77gr TMK .
Did you use the available length that they provide to your advantage with 2206H and the 77 TMK ?

77 STM stayed at 2.3” cos no benefit from being longer. Couldn’t get 80 eldm to shoot out near the lands so didn’t persist. Extended mag ideal for 74 and 80 grain Targex and both shot well at fullish length. Mag feeds well regardless of bullet length. I have to watch for the bottom plate dipping and jamming when loading the mag though.