About tikka

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About tikka
Biography:
Ex butcher and fisherman
Location:
Blenhiem
Interests:
Deer stalking, long range shooting and hunting, bow hunting.
Occupation:
Semi retired

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    tikka liked post by Kiwi Greg On thread : Subsonic loads in 308 with 11:1" barrel twist
    Compare these conventional projectiles shot into water at 950 fps from a 450 Bushmaster, notice the 250 FTX didn't expand at all sub sonic, it did super sonic ...
    Liked On: 19-08-2023, 03:24 PM
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    tikka liked post by flock On thread : 223 on deer
    As for the heavier projectiles H4895 works well for projectiles up to around 77gr but when you go over that use varget, Varget is the best powder for projectiles heavier than 69gr bar none, also a...
    Liked On: 19-08-2023, 11:13 AM
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    tikka liked post by Ground Control On thread : 223 on deer
    Initial trials with the 80 eldm in my Tikka with a Waters mag to allow long oal are showing good accuracy . Now that I know my barrel will shoot them I'll narrow the loads down to find a winner ....
    Liked On: 19-08-2023, 09:32 AM
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    tikka liked post by Jaco Goosen On thread : Meat
    Hope you get better soon mate. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.
    Liked On: 18-08-2023, 03:30 PM
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    tikka liked post by Tahr On thread : Meat
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    Liked On: 18-08-2023, 03:29 PM
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    tikka liked post by Tahr On thread : Meat
    There was a thread recently about keeping meat clean. Well Im flat on my back crook (just man flu) in Aus and time to waste, so here's a whole lot of random "meat" pics from recent years. Make...
    Liked On: 18-08-2023, 01:50 PM
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    tikka liked post by Tahr On thread : 223 on deer
    Great shooting. Ive used 80 grn Targex out to 425 yds but couldn't do it off walking poles. They will almost go right through a lung shot Fallow at that range - bullet just under the skin. With a...
    Liked On: 18-08-2023, 01:47 PM
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    tikka liked post by gimp On thread : 223 on deer
    Haven't been out much since the roar except a weekend tahr hunting a while back, went for a walk this weekend. 210m, through both front shoulders, broke both front legs, bullet under the skin on the...
    Liked On: 08-08-2023, 07:59 AM
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    tikka liked post by 199p On thread : 223 on deer
    Dont think i got around to posting this one. Meat was donated to a local fundraiser. Not normally one for shooting farmland stags but he had the most meat and was the dumbest deer of the bunch. ...
    Liked On: 08-08-2023, 07:59 AM
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    tikka liked post by Pengy On thread : National Wild Goat Hunting Competition
    After seeing what the bsatdrs have done to my shrubs in the last week while I have been at work, I welcome some help to cull them :oh noes:
    Liked On: 03-08-2023, 11:30 PM
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    tikka liked post by Ground Control On thread : 223 on deer
    Great post :thumbsup: This thread continues to be my favourite . Just had a talley up of my components and I’ve shot approximately 1200 rounds of 223 in the last 12 months. Vast majority are just...
    Liked On: 30-07-2023, 02:38 PM
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    tikka liked post by 300wsm for life On thread : 223 on deer
    No pics sorry. Took the kids out in holidays with the 223. 15 goats and a 130lb boar all taken with the 73g ELD M. None needed a follow up shot. My 11yr old shot the boar at 110mt and 3 goats at...
    Liked On: 30-07-2023, 02:35 PM
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    tikka liked post by Coote On thread : 223 on deer
    What a great thread. Thank you for all the good information. If I had to choose just one rifle that best suited what I do, it would be a .223. I don't shoot anywhere near as many animals as...
    Liked On: 29-07-2023, 01:37 PM
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    tikka liked post by Tahr On thread : 223 on deer
    This is a rib exit 52 grn Targex, About 230 yards. .223 MV 3275. 229834
    Liked On: 29-07-2023, 11:36 AM
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    tikka liked post by Howa1500 On thread : Half cock or safety
    safety %100 for me alot of guns can fire from "half cock" incl tikka if they are pushed past a certain point, luring people into a false sense of security at the end of the day your biggest safety is...
    Liked On: 26-07-2023, 09:21 PM
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