I have 2 Tikka T3's in 6.5x55. They have become my favorite hunting rifles for deer and hogs and I have several other "higher quality" guns in 270 win, 308, 7mm-08 and 30-06. I shoot several different bullets, 140 Berger hunting VLDs, 140 SGKs, 140 and 125 NPT's. All have disposed of game swiftly. The T3's are light weight, scary accurate, great trigger at 2lbs (easily user adjustable), slick bolt operation and a pleasure to shoot. I don't reload but have a friend who is willing for a small fee. We've had good success with RE22 for 140's and H4831SC for 120's and 130's.

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