Help me fix my Tikka!!

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07-02-2015, 05:08 PM
GravelBen

Shorter action for the same performance may mean slightly lighter in some rifles? Just at a guess, and not really relevant to Tikkas cos they're too lazy to make short ones.
09-02-2015, 08:14 PM
Dead is better

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Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

get a tikka t3 in 260rem (6.5-08) (better than 6.5x55) and don't touch it they work and shoot just fine out the box spend the extra money on good optics

don't lose the bolt though mags are not soo much of a biggie although you shouldn't lose ether in the bush carry it closed with an empty chamber and a full mag that ways its safe as but quick to load a round if need be and guess what the fuckin bolt cant fall out if you knock the release

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Originally Posted by Maca49

Now there's one sick puppy, rather have a pimple on my arse![emoji106]

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Originally Posted by mikee

Me too

The short answer. The Swedes factory barrel is too short at 24" and you can't get anymore velocity past about 44gn. The .260 hits about 2 clicks higher at 800m when optimized (std). Comparing almost identical tikkas in swede and .260. <Administering self inflicted uppercut for joining in!>
09-02-2015, 08:26 PM
Maca49

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Originally Posted by Dead is better

The short answer. The Swedes factory barrel is too short at 24" and you can't get anymore velocity past about 44gn. The .260 hits about 2 clicks higher at 800m when optimized (std). Comparing almost identical tikkas in swede and .260. <Administering self inflicted uppercut for joining in!>

Yep says it all absolutely fucken nothing, well that I can understand:thumbsup:
09-02-2015, 08:40 PM
scoped

its all bullshit that a short action is lighter than a long action, well they might be, but by like a few grams which is really nothing worth considering. kiwi greg? did a comparison ages ago

a 6.5x55 has more capacity than a 260 so sorry, they arent
09-02-2015, 10:18 PM
Boulderman

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Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

get a tikka t3 in 260rem (6.5-08) (better than 6.5x55) and don't touch it they work and shoot just fine out the box spend the extra money on good optics

don't lose the bolt though mags are not soo much of a biggie although you shouldn't lose ether in the bush carry it closed with an empty chamber and a full mag that ways its safe as but quick to load a round if need be and guess what the fuckin bolt cant fall out if you knock the release

Why is the 260 better than 6.5x55? I'm looking at a 6.5 for roe deer and moose over here, seems to be the done thing. An explanation in layman's terms would be appreciated if you have a second. Cheers.
10-02-2015, 11:09 PM
rambo-6mmrem

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Originally Posted by thedrunkfish

I'm very interested in why a. 260 is better than a 6.5x55

look at the info mate and work it out for yourself if your reloading its the better option for sure just look at speeds how much powder used etcetc
don't get me wong I love the 6.5x55 and owned a fair few from m96's to tikkas but if I was going to buy a new tikka tomorrow it would be 260 ive shot a few lately and read up on them and there's not much in it but I think (in my opinion) 260 has a small advantage over 6.5
11-02-2015, 01:29 PM
rogers.270

and dick of the day goes to.................
11-02-2015, 03:15 PM
thedrunkfish

Boom. Tikka fixed.
11-02-2015, 03:28 PM
Shamus

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Originally Posted by Boulderman

Why is the 260 better than 6.5x55? I'm looking at a 6.5 for roe deer and moose over here, seems to be the done thing. An explanation in layman's terms would be appreciated if you have a second. Cheers.

Would have thought a 6.5x55 would be a miles better choice in Scandinavia just because you can get (or you used to be able to) cheap training ammo from the FSR guys
13-12-2015, 09:15 PM
Gibo

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Originally Posted by Toby

So I was thinking of purchasing a Tikka T3 in either a .243 and .270 but I thought I might as well get some modifications done it to it. Just wanting to pick your brains as there's plenty of knowledge floating around this forum.

My ideas where first of all get rid of the plastic fantastic stock and replace it with something like a Stug stock, then maybe a true filte tube chambered in 6.5x55 wouldn't hurt either. Next would be work on the action so I was thinking maybe replace the action with one of those ones from HRE and then it'd be like a New Zealand tikka aye.

Is that plan solid or what? Any help will be much appreciated

Cheers

Ha ha man I miss this cheeky hua
13-12-2015, 09:26 PM
BRADS

Same.

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13-12-2015, 09:28 PM
Gibo

I have just spent an hour or so cracking up at all his threads and posts again :thumbsup:
13-12-2015, 09:32 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

Haha I just read all this, I was never around on this forum in Toby's day but he seems like a hard shot!

Gotta laugh at all the guys that took the first post seriously!
13-12-2015, 09:36 PM
Gibo

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Haha I just read all this, I was never around on this forum in Toby's day but he seems like a hard shot!

Gotta laugh at all the guys that took the first post seriously!

I was the butt of all jokes for a while there ah who am i kidding, i stil am :D
13-12-2015, 09:47 PM
mikee

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Originally Posted by Gibo

I was the butt of all jokes for a while there ah who am i kidding, i stil am :D

thats OK we don't mind, 270's however are still Poo and anything HOWA rocks (270's excepted) :D
14-12-2015, 07:58 AM
Gibo

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Originally Posted by mikee

thats OK we don't mind, 270's however are still Poo and anything HOWA rocks (270's excepted) :D

Well I don't have either now so he can leave me be. Oh and before you start i'll get in first........f@ck up Brads :P
26-09-2016, 03:58 PM
Gibo

@Ryan_Songhurst
26-09-2016, 04:19 PM
Ryan

It's hilarious how many people have PM'd and tagged me instead of Mr. Songhurst...
26-09-2016, 04:34 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

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Originally Posted by Ryan

It's hilarious how many people have PM'd and tagged me instead of Mr. Songhurst...

Come on you're a closet 270 fan too
26-09-2016, 04:42 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

Come on you're a closet 270 fan too

All 270 fans seem to come 'out of the closet' at some stage.
26-09-2016, 04:52 PM
Ryan_Songhurst

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

All 270 fans seem to come 'out of the closet' at some stage.

I thought we were mates GM
26-09-2016, 05:14 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by Ryan_Songhurst

I thought we were mates GM

The plan is to get a 270 at some stage. I'll take it for a walk and pole-axe something then have a talk with @Toby and tell him they do work. ;)

Mind you, I can imagine he'll organise something else to go wrong for me, just for spite. :thumbsup:
26-09-2016, 05:16 PM
Gibo

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

All 270 fans seem to come 'out of the closet' at some stage.

Mate youve got a 243, you cant say anything :P
26-09-2016, 05:20 PM
oraki

I'm curious to what I am then. I'm a loud,proud 270 owner and user, but it's not a Tikka. Does that mean I'm still in the closet, but got the doors open.
At least it's not a 7mm08
26-09-2016, 05:32 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by Gibo

Mate youve got a 243, you cant say anything :P

Rubbish! I have not got a 243. I have two of them, and just to cheese @Toby off they are ugly Savages with the gimmicky trigger. I did catch him off guard and he said that it was nice to shoot when he tried it. Then I screwed things up by putting 3 shots through a ragged hole with his Howa 6.5x55AI.
26-09-2016, 05:33 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by oraki

I'm curious to what I am then. I'm a loud,proud 270 owner and user, but it's not a Tikka. Does that mean I'm still in the closet, but got the doors open.
At least it's not a 7mm08

It's alright. You just sound confused.
26-09-2016, 05:45 PM
septic

Gonna bring one of each to Toby's shoot, 2 Tikka's, 1 X .243 and 1 X .270 just because.
26-09-2016, 05:48 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by septic

Gonna bring one of each to Toby's shoot, 2 Tikka's, 1 X .243 and 1 X .270 just because.

Admin. We need a bigger like button!

I'll be bringing a Savage 243, and so will TimeRider.
26-09-2016, 06:41 PM
Hunter_killer

Meh, I will bite... Have a Tikka and its 7mm08. Puts holes is things and reloaded rounds will travel better than 308. Have swapped the stock with an MDT/LSS, bit heavier but I like it for 5-600yrds (maybe longer at the range when I get a chance). No requirement to change the trigger or barrel unless your match shooting I guess.
26-09-2016, 06:52 PM
Timmay

Having a laugh at the newer members getting caught in Toby's web
26-09-2016, 06:55 PM
Hunter_killer

Haha, yeah... Any chance for some banter though ;).
26-09-2016, 07:44 PM
ROKTOY

So how much stick does a newby with a 7mm-08 get? Just curious, not me, I know a guy...
26-09-2016, 08:20 PM
gadgetman

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Originally Posted by ROKTOY

So how much stick does a newby with a 7mm-08 get? Just curious, not me, I know a guy...

Oh, the number of times we've heard that one ... more stick if it is a T3, ... and even more if north of the Bombay hills.
26-09-2016, 08:25 PM
Kiwi Greg

There will be a really cool Tikka 270 (yeah I know an oxymoron) with Toby's name on it at Toby's shoot with just over 250 rounds for guys to have a play with & possibly win :)

Pics & more info to come :thumbsup:
26-09-2016, 08:40 PM
ROKTOY

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Originally Posted by gadgetman

Oh, the number of times we've heard that one ... more stick if it is a T3, ... and even more if north of the Bombay hills.

Just a Marlin and South of the central puddle.
What was that guys name now

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