.308 factory ammo suggestions for 18” Tikka

[PoniBoy]

Just cut down my Tikka T3x .308 barrel to 18”. Looking for any suggestions on a good factory big game hunting cartridge. Shooting suppressed. Thanks!

 

[TheM1DoesMyTalking]

That's a great setup, even a bit more speed than my 16" 308.

Recommended factory loads:
168 AMAX
168 ELDM
168 TMK Federal LE Tactical
178 ELDX

Just put them in the vitals at or above 1800 fps and they will do the job.

You can search this forum for each these bullets and find multiple photos of the results they have on big game.

 

[TxxAgg]

I just went through this with a 16.5" Tikka. I settled on the 168 AMAX. They averaged 2525fps. They are highly recommended here.

 

[PoniBoy]

That's a great setup, even a bit more speed than my 16" 308.

Recommended factory loads:
168 AMAX
168 ELDM
168 TMK Federal LE Tactical
178 ELDX

Just put them in the vitals at or above 1800 fps and they will do the job.

You can search this forum for each these bullets and find multiple photos of the results they have on big game.

Thank you! Great information. I’ll take a look through the forums as well.