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Who just sent me a pic of a 17 round target he shot at 100 yards. Lefty Tikka, 6.5 Creedmoor, speed bumps removed, no idea what scope. Target is of 139 grain scenars and think he is around 2800 fps. He can post on here once he sees this as he can't post pics. Anyway, told said friend to just load up 100 and get drops and go hunting. Thoughts?
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Damn! I’d agree with that!
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Love ‘em or hate ‘em, they shoot straight out of the box. I’ve never seen one not shoot better with the bumps removed, but many have shot so well I didn’t even mess with the bumps.
I still like a few platforms better, but they typically don’t do that from the start.
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Damn, that’s money right there!
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Pic of rifle here.
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Just PM'd him. Told him I think he's found his load. Also told him that the 139 Scenar is never a bad choice.
I didn't use them in my 26 Nosler, thought it was a bit fast for that bullet design, but for the Creed or Swede, perfect.
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Couldn’t be happier out of a lightweight hunting rig. Had 17 cci200 left so loaded em all. Scrubbed the barrel real good then shot two fowlers(5/8” left) then shot the other 15 into a ragged hole. 48gr Rl 26 CCI 200 and .01 off the lands. 2824fps avg velocity. Scope is an Athlon Midas HMR 2.5-15 in Talley LW. Have a pile of 6.5 bullets and a bunch of powders to play with but I’m very happy with this load for now. Not sure if I have a slow barrel or chrono is reading slow. . Factory 143 ELDX shoot avg of 2550fps and box says 2700. Started a ladder with 130 scirocco 2’s and H4350 tonight and 1st group went 1/2 moa then ran out of daylight. Will continue the ladder next session. Thanks for posting pics Kurt!
Thanks Roy
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I think that target is dead.
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Missed the target center... But I'd take the rifle.
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I’d look at the chrony at least a little bit, but yeah, I’d agree on the go kill schit part.
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Dayum.i dont know of any retailers around here that stock Tikkas sadly. I have never seen one.
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He overlapped 2 squres and touched a third. What the heck is wrong with him????? And load a couple thousand rounds, then sell the dies.
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Skinners like to do that,in multiple bore sizes and mass.
Mounts/optics rate a query,for longevity......................
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Good shooting. As they say, "That dog will hunt..."
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He may be onto something there.
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Very nice!! Load up an ammo can full of that pet load!
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Couldn’t be happier out of a lightweight hunting rig. Had 17 cci200 left so loaded em all. Scrubbed the barrel real good then shot two fowlers(5/8” left) then shot the other 15 into a ragged hole. 48gr Rl 26 CCI 200 and .01 off the lands. 2824fps avg velocity. Scope is an Athlon Midas HMR 2.5-15 in Talley LW. Have a pile of 6.5 bullets and a bunch of powders to play with but I’m very happy with this load for now. Not sure if I have a slow barrel or chrono is reading slow. . Factory 143 ELDX shoot avg of 2550fps and box says 2700. Started a ladder with 130 scirocco 2’s and H4350 tonight and 1st group went 1/2 moa then ran out of daylight. Will continue the ladder next session. Thanks for posting pics Kurt!
Thanks Roy Nice shooting Roy! My LH Tikka Lite 6.5CM is a drill also. I like the paint job you gave yours.
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Couldn’t be happier out of a lightweight hunting rig. Had 17 cci200 left so loaded em all. Scrubbed the barrel real good then shot two fowlers(5/8” left) then shot the other 15 into a ragged hole. 48gr Rl 26 CCI 200 and .01 off the lands. 2824fps avg velocity. Scope is an Athlon Midas HMR 2.5-15 in Talley LW. Have a pile of 6.5 bullets and a bunch of powders to play with but I’m very happy with this load for now. Not sure if I have a slow barrel or chrono is reading slow. . Factory 143 ELDX shoot avg of 2550fps and box says 2700. Started a ladder with 130 scirocco 2’s and H4350 tonight and 1st group went 1/2 moa then ran out of daylight. Will continue the ladder next session. Thanks for posting pics Kurt!
Thanks Roy Nice shooting Roy! My LH Tikka Lite 6.5CM is a drill also. I like the paint job you gave yours. Thanks! I wanted a McMillan Game Hunter but they don’t make it in a LH tikka version yet! Rattle can will have to do till then. Roy
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I'd be worried about those two fliers in the upper left.......
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