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Back when women had class. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/MHcBNj5z/5-E2-C8-D2-A-41-B5-42-AA-B434-6887555-ED5-E6.jpg) Very classy lady. She stole my heart as Esmeralda in Hunchback.
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I have a new-to-me stainless Tikka T3 Varmint in .223. It shot my previous 75 gr ELDM load okay, but not how I know Tikkas can shoot. I figure that if I have to do it over I’m gonna do it differently. I did some research and decided to try TAC. I’m running it kinda hot so I’m not gonna post my load, but chrono testing gets me 3043, ES 16, SD 6, but only 7 shots. Brass looks fine, no bolt lift issues. I’m loading pretty long with Mountain Tactical magazines. I put together a seating depth test starting at just kissing the lands (2.477”) and ending at 2.373,” which isn’t far from the ogive. Weather permitting I’ll be able to get an afternoon in maybe Wednesday. ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/pL4ZB7st/73-CD9456-F240-4580-9-F9-C-E3-E8-D8-B657-D5.jpg) I’m looking for Tikka accuracy. 3043 with a .235 G7 ain’t bad. P Yeah, 3,043 fps with a 75 ELD out of a .223 is crazy fast. 2,900 or so is where I'd be shutting things down fwiw. Max charge of Varget gets me 2977 so I’m not that far off. Why hand load if not to push the limits of performance? Hand loading conservatively is like asking a red headed whore to hold your hand. Meanin’ no disrespect to red headed whores, of course. P A lot reload for just that reason hot rod So y would a guy hot rod a 223 it makes no sense Just get a 222 rem mag or 22-250 Reloading gives me the ability to find the sweet spot which is rarly max. When shooting high volume 3-400/ a day the ring and blast of a max load becomes uncomfortable I go for a sweet load.
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Perused this thread a while back and used TAC for a load in my 6/45 with 75 vmax. Not apples to apples, so I'll just say it seems to work very well with this case and bullet size.
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I have a new-to-me stainless Tikka T3 Varmint in .223. It shot my previous 75 gr ELDM load okay, but not how I know Tikkas can shoot. I figure that if I have to do it over I’m gonna do it differently. I did some research and decided to try TAC. I’m running it kinda hot so I’m not gonna post my load, but chrono testing gets me 3043, ES 16, SD 6, but only 7 shots. Brass looks fine, no bolt lift issues. I’m loading pretty long with Mountain Tactical magazines. I put together a seating depth test starting at just kissing the lands (2.477”) and ending at 2.373,” which isn’t far from the ogive. Weather permitting I’ll be able to get an afternoon in maybe Wednesday. I’m looking for Tikka accuracy. 3043 with a .235 G7 ain’t bad. P Yeah, 3,043 fps with a 75 ELD out of a .223 is crazy fast. 2,900 or so is where I'd be shutting things down fwiw. Max charge of Varget gets me 2977 so I’m not that far off. Why hand load if not to push the limits of performance? Hand loading conservatively is like asking a red headed whore to hold your hand. Meanin’ no disrespect to red headed whores, of course. P A lot reload for just that reason hot rod So y would a guy hot rod a 223 it makes no sense Just get a 222 rem mag or 22-250 Reloading gives me the ability to find the sweet spot which is rarly max. When shooting high volume 3-400/ a day the ring and blast of a max load becomes uncomfortable I go for a sweet load. Big heavy Tikka Varmint. I don’t lose sight picture. It’s very comfortable. But the key is the accuracy of the load, that’s what matters. P
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Obey lawful commands. Video interactions. Hold bad cops accountable. Problem solved.
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How is holding hands with that red headed whore working out for ya? JFC, 3,100 fps from a .223AI is starting to red line when things get hot. Glad you weren't hurt and appreciate that you had the good sense to report back about the issue. https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/topics/18384051/1
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Eyepatches look cool.
Moshe Dayan was a badass. Well, you have 2 eyes. Load how you like buddy..
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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Pharm, that's moving in a .223 with a 75 grain bullet. Yeah, like it's a 22-250. Kind of sort of..
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 rolled enough for a range day to confirm precision.
Brass looks good. Primers are maybe a touch cratered but bolt lift was easy.
Pharm your shooting at what 500 foot of elevation roughly if I remember correctly and maybe 55 degrees. If I remember right your probably shooting chucks and rats at 4000-4500 and warmer temperatures i will be curious to see if your pressure is still ok let us know I hope you did not roll them like Pharm does.
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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Moshe Dayan was still a badass.
Chicks dig the eyepatch.
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Not long range and ya need a Bolt action, with a 1 in 9 twist...
but a super accurate load, is the 75 grain A Max with 8 grains of Unique....a 5 shot, one hole at 75 yds most of the time for me...
and has actually worked pretty well for kids just starting out on deer under 100 yds.... Functionally, what’s the difference between the A Max and ELDM? Old post... but in my opinion? The Price...
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