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Here is some data I've worked up.
Cartridge Case Manufacture Case Length Case Volume
New, NK Remington 1.903 44.200
New, NK Winchester 1.903 43.600
Berger 80.5 Gr # 22427 Max 2.580
Sierra 77 Gr 9377T Max 2.490
Sierra 80 GR 9390T Max 2.640
Hornady 75 BTHP #2279 Max 2.500
Barnes 62 TTSX 30188 Max 2.510
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62gr TTSX kissing is 2.50 I'm good with it
This will be my area of focus, too. Got the call today that my lefty was shipping. Yabba dabba dooooo!!
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62gr TTSX kissing is 2.50 I'm good with it
This will be my area of focus, too. Got the call today that my lefty was shipping. Yabba dabba dooooo!! I did as well, bring it on I'm ready!!
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Anybody tried the inexpensive LW JHP loads some manufacturers are doing in bulk boxes through an 8-twist? Be nice if they worked for general vermin blasters.
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My 22-250 is here as well...though it's getting shelved till this winter...it's hunting season and ain't nobody got time for that!! 
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Before I would pre-order or buy a Tikka in 6.5 CM I would want to know how the longer VLD's will fit its throat.
Tikka is already producing a 6.5 in the CTR. So those measurements are out there. I have one, but hadn't done anything with Berger bullets (and honestly don't plan on it) because it shoots the Hornady 140, 143 and 147 so accurately. I'm getting 10 shot groups under an inch with the factory 140ELD-M load -- some under 1/2". I see the same results from my buddies and all over the Internet. I wouldn't worry too much about their reamer specs given the actual field results of their current 6.5 Creedmoor's.
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Before I would pre-order or buy a Tikka in 6.5 CM I would want to know how the longer VLD's will fit its throat.
Tikka is already producing a 6.5 in the CTR. So those measurements are out there. I have one, but hadn't done anything with Berger bullets (and honestly don't plan on it) because it shoots the Hornady 140, 143 and 147 so accurately. I'm getting 10 shot groups under an inch with the factory 140ELD-M load -- some under 1/2". I see the same results from my buddies and all over the Internet. I wouldn't worry too much about their reamer specs given the actual field results of their current 6.5 Creedmoor's. A 6.5 CTR, IMO, would be about model perfect for a pronghorn rifle! The more and more I keep hearing/reading about the Creedmoor, I sorta lament getting in on the 260.
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Can we start a load thread that everyone found as a pet load? I'm going to try 75 AMAX in mine with Lapua cases and CCI 200s. I might also try the Nosler 64 BSB for a deer load.
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Just prepped mine to shoot tomorrow...
Burris steel bases
Leupold 30mm QRW rings
Leupold VX-III 4.5-14 Longerange with VH reticle
Diamond lapped the barrel
...now a question for you Tikka shooters.
I have an identical .223 that I got from Mackay Sagebrush...it is very accurate to say the least... I just noticed that the new .22-250 is not freefloated. Upon taking off the stock there is a reinforcing support that is touching the barrel about 4" in front of the front action screw... Just checked the .223 and it is just the same as apparently Mackay didn't freefloat the barrel when he had it...
Do you Tikka shooters freefloat the support or leave it as is?
Loads made up:
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75 grain Hornady HP-BT
65 grain Sierra SP-BT
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Can we start a load thread that everyone found as a pet load? I'm going to try 75 AMAX in mine with Lapua cases and CCI 200s. I might also try the Nosler 64 BSB for a deer load. That is a great idea!!
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Can we start a load thread that everyone found as a pet load? I'm going to try 75 AMAX in mine with Lapua cases and CCI 200s. I might also try the Nosler 64 BSB for a deer load. That is a great idea!! I started one here.
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Does anyone know if the 8twist barrel will stabilize the 80 grain Hornady ELDX? I have 75 grain hornadys and swift bullets that i planned to practice with and develop a hunting load with, but the 80 grain ELD X really has me intrigued.
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Does anyone know if the 8twist barrel will stabilize the 80 grain Hornady ELDX? I have 75 grain hornadys and swift bullets that i planned to practice with and develop a hunting load with, but the 80 grain ELD X really has me intrigued. I'm going to give them a whirl in mine.
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Two range sessions. So far I'm enjoying the rifle.
1st Range Session
Lapua Brass
CCI200 Primer
Sierra 69 grain Matchking
IMR4350
Powder charge / Group Size (4 shots)
34.6 / .77
34.9 / .76
35.2 / .65
35.7 / .38
36.2 / .93
2nd Range Session
Lapua Brass (once fired & neck sized with Lee Collet Die)
CCI200 Primer
Sierra 69 grain Matchking
IMR4350
Powder charge / 4 shot group size / avg speed
35.4 / .33 / 2969
35.7 / .75 / 3032
36 / .55 / no readings
Lapua Brass (once fired & neck sized with Lee Collet Die)
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Powder charge / 4 shot group size / avg speed
33.5 / .98 / 3359
34 / .55 / 3395
34.5 / .21 / 3420
35 / .74 / no readings
Tried the Barnes TTSX with Varget. Results were poor in my rifle. Group sizes were 1 - 1.7".
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Great groups. I'ma try Varget because I've several pounds, but 4064 load three looks audacious!
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Great groups. I'ma try Varget because I've several pounds, but 4064 load three looks audacious!
That's only one test with the TTSX, so I'm sure that the .21 group with 4064 is not going to be the norm. However, the rifle is shooting good, so I'm sure I can find a consistent .75 load between 34-35gr. This is my first 22-250, so I'm looking forward to trying that TTSX out on a whitetail.
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Waiting on rings at this time. All you Tikka fans, any of you trading out the synthetic bottom " metal" for real metal? What other changes might you be making? On mine the magazine ingagement is less than confidence inspiring but willing to deal with it until I have problems in the field.
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Heading out in the morning before work...will be shooting 75 scirocco with w760, cci 200, win brass, with charges of 35,36,36.5,37,37.5,38
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Heading out in the morning before work...will be shooting 75 scirocco with w760, cci 200, win brass, with charges of 35,36,36.5,37,37.5,38 I have some 75 Sciroccos loaded up as well. 36.6g of RL-17 at lengths of 2.510, 2.460, 2.30 and 2.405... see how far they want to jump.. How long are yours loaded? My length to lands is 2.515"
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gt50, what was the OAL of the 62 TTSX?
Thanks Tom
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