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I am tired of "soul" with rifles. Some of mine have had too much of it over the years. For the money, I know of nothing equal to the Tikkas I have owned. You can spend much more and do worse. I shot my new 7mm rem mag superlite yesterday and was very happy with it. I've always liked the Tikka's and handled a bunch in the store and shot some buddies T3's and superlites. Finally took the plunge and am glad I did. I also like rifles with soul, but these are just tools. Sometimes I buy an older rifle with soul to fix it up and make it shoot better, but sometimes I like to buy a rifle and be able to shoot it right out of the box too... I have my eye on a nice pre 64 model 70 270 fwt that needs a stock. The LGS doesn't know what he has, so his price is way too low for me to walk away from that soulful rifle... Well said. I have a T3X 8 twist as well. Great rifle but the P64’s are what I really Love. Let me know about that Featherweight. I could probably use one of those. I even have a stock for it 
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Based off the Fire's reviews, I added another 8x57 to the stable in the form of a Tikka Hunter.
Shhh..don't tell the old lady.
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Campfire 'Bwana
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I am tired of "soul" with rifles. Some of mine have had too much of it over the years. For the money, I know of nothing equal to the Tikkas I have owned. You can spend much more and do worse. I shot my new 7mm rem mag superlite yesterday and was very happy with it. I've always liked the Tikka's and handled a bunch in the store and shot some buddies T3's and superlites. Finally took the plunge and am glad I did. I also like rifles with soul, but these are just tools. Sometimes I buy an older rifle with soul to fix it up and make it shoot better, but sometimes I like to buy a rifle and be able to shoot it right out of the box too... I have my eye on a nice pre 64 model 70 270 fwt that needs a stock. The LGS doesn't know what he has, so his price is way too low for me to walk away from that soulful rifle... Well said. I have a T3X 8 twist as well. Great rifle but the P64’s are what I really Love. Let me know about that Featherweight. I could probably use one of those. I even have a stock for it Scotty, let me see what I can do. The rifle is a little scratched up (not in primo condition). I was thinking about polishing it out and having my cerakote guy spray it with some midnight blue (like my 338wm) and hunt the chit out of it.... If you come see your buddy in Lyle, you can check the rifle out (if I end up buying it). I'll keep you posted my friend..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Based off the Fire's reviews, I added another 8x57 to the stable in the form of a Tikka Hunter.
Shhh..don't tell the old lady. Lets hope none of our wimens get on this site and check out our posts..... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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My 25-06 Tikka T3 is easily one of my favorite rifles. Talley lows VX3 3.5-10-40 115 Nosler Parts just plain works. From moose to deer no issues and it is a joy to pack.
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I may take mine deer hunting tomorrow...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Mine just killed its first antelope  Now it’s stepping up a notch to moose...
Rob
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Mine just killed its first antelope Now it’s stepping up a notch to moose... 
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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A150 grain 270 cal bulled traveling at 3000 fps would be powerful elk medicine.
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Tikka just arrived today. Lordy I think I'm in love.
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Tikka just arrived today. Lordy I think I'm in love. I hope you let us know how it all works out, the T3 in 8x57 is something I have been eyeing for a long time.
Gerry.
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My 30-06 Superlite is great ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/lWKEobt.jpg) shoots well too 4 shots ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/acV3g6x.jpg)
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My 30-06 Superlite is great shoots well too 4 shots Looks great and good shooting too, without a scope.. Damn you are good!!!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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A150 grain 270 cal bulled traveling at 3000 fps would be powerful elk medicine. RL26 gets most of the attention for these type loads, but I've found RL23 will give velocities right up around 3k with 150's, is always available around here, and is supposedly less temperature sensitive. IMR 7977 also does very well and is formulated specifically for temperature insensitivity.
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Tikka just arrived today. Lordy I think I'm in love. I hope you let us know how it all works out, the T3 in 8x57 is something I have been eyeing for a long time. Will do. It won't be this weekend, but the next before I make it to the range. An initial COAL test with the Tikka (M700 & M70 listed for comparison)reveals with a 200 grain Partition; Tikka; 3.26 M700 Classic; 3.09 M70; 3.065
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BSA
vx3 2.5x8 on it now
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Fotis, that should be a damn sweet set-up. Nice and light and accurate too.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yes sir it goes everywhere I go.....and this is the first powder/bullet/primer combo.
Imagine if I really tried with h4350 and others...
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You should try some H4350 if you can find it. JB has me convinced I need to try IMR4451 in place of H4350, so that's the next I'll try... You got to love a great shooting 30-06!!!!!! That's a do it all rifle right there. I loaded a little for my Tikka t3 superlite 7mm rem mag first thing this morning. Wish I could find a load, for that rifle, that shoots as well as your 30-06 does. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/1WBhM3r.jpg)
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have 9 lbs of H4350 so I will try it
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