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I'd be surprised if it's not something very minor. You've had some good suggestions and I think you're on the right track. One thing at a time, process of elimination. You'll get there.

should have bought a Swede...........

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You guys are getting 2800 out of 140’s in your 6.5cm Tikkas? I’m getting robbed

Went back to the range this morning. I tightened up the action to 45 in-lbs and rested my left hand on the scope ring.

I shot 2, 10 round groups with Federal 140 gn Non-Typical White Tail. I was very disappointed... 2 inch groups. Total crap.

Then, things got better.

The Hornady Precision Hunter 143gn ELDX has been the best shooting of all the ammo I've tried.... I only had 10 rounds of it left. 9 of the rounds hit 15/16 of an inch! That's more like it. The 10th round was an honest flier. I knew it before the recoil as I shifted as I pulled the trigger.

I went back and did another 10 round group with the Federal stuff and went back to an ugly group.

I’ve used the 150 eldx in my Tikka 7mm-08 with excellent results. The 143 should be a winner.



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Well, I was going to update my original post to reference this one as where I ended up. It doesn't look like I can.

Ok, I got a question on measuring groups. Someone pointed out to me that you measure center to center and not od to od.

See the attached.

So, which way is it?!?!?

I do outside to outside, then subtract a caliber.





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If that's the case, then I'm looking at a 0.674 inch 9 round group.

So I guess you're not disappointed anymore?

Yeah, not much wrong with that 9 shot group. If the rifle will repeat that, you’re GTG.

That ELDX group (the 9 shots) will make a lot of custom gun builders cry.

BC that's really, really hard to beat.

Good shooting. You have a keeper.

Didn't read this whole thread too see if you reload, but I would bet you can shrink it some with a handload.

Bought bullets, primers, and powder today. Going to order dies tonight.

Nope.... Just need to figure out a couple of loads and go hunting.

Ha! I guess its not the shooter then 👍.....(Like some implied) ....Good luck with your new rifle......Hb

I like your attitude.



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Nice! Enjoy finding a good load.

My Tikka really likes the 130 Sierra Gamechanger (or Tipped Gameking - whatever they are calling it)

And the deer don't like it very much, bang-flop.

I to have notice some time I get a jump on light rifles

Now Woodrow...... (ha)

Would you tell us or show a pic of the TARGET you decided to use ? Just Curious.


Jerry

Mine shoots the 143 ELDX’s ok but really shines with a healthy dose of H4350 and 139 Scenars. Here’s 5 at 100, I know it’s not a 100 shot group but it shoots this good consistently!....grin