No detectable pressure signs. Bolt lift was normal, no ejector swipes, no primer punctures. I'll look again at the primers and see if I had any flattening.
Did some testing today to see if I could find a good load. Components used: Tikka Super Varmint 24”, Starline 223 3x fired, rem 7.5, 8208, 77 tmk. Warmed up the gun with some factory 73gn match, then 23, 23.3, 23.6, 23.9, 24.2. Velocity #’s on the last group were Ave. 2888 ES 25.3 SD 8.7. Loaded...
The bolt, the cheek piece, the factory muzzle brake, the trigger break, the accuracy (as much as I've tested it). Groups and velocities were as follows: Factory Hornady 147 Match for all groups all 3 shot groups. Factory brake .49 MOA 2722 15.9 6.5, Area 419 Hellfire Match 1.25 MOA 2706 33.3...
I think there are a couple advantages the Seekins offers over the Tikka, the changeable bolt head and quick change barrel being the biggest, I love the Seekins stock, in the event you had a warranty issue I think it's undeniable that Seekins CS is superior. I have both and love both, but if I...
I’m waiting on a KGM R65k to add to my Ultra 7. I shot them back to back the other day and was surprised at the additional recoil reduction the kgm offered. I didn’t notice any real difference in sound. The kgm may have had a little hiss to it.