6 Creed vs. 6.5 Creed for Rokslide Spec.?

[Broadsideofabarn]

Since you live in a 6mm minimum state I’d honestly just buy a Tikka in .243 with an 8 twist barrel. The factory 20” stainless cerakoted threaded 5/8 barrels have been hammers for me. That’s a decent length to average good velocity while not being too long with a suppressor on it.

Buy that gun, throw it in a Rokstok when they become available to order again, buy a suppressor for it, get some UM Tikka rings, properly mount up a scope that actually works, buy a bunch of factory ammo with heavy, high BC bullets and shoot the piss out of that thing.

Awesome thanks! Shooting the piss out of whatever I get is my plan. I live in the mountains and can hike/drive from my house and shoot in lots of varied terrain.

I may have typed it incorrectly, but I live in a .22 or greater state. Would you still get the .243 in that case?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Awesome thanks! Shooting the piss out of whatever I get is my plan. I live in the mountains and can hike/drive from my house and shoot in lots of varied terrain.

I may have typed it incorrectly, but I live in a .22 or greater state. Would you still get the .243 in that case?

My bad I probably read it wrong.

Can’t really go wrong with .243 honestly but the suggestion for an 8 twist Tikka .223 is also a great choice.

If you’re up for a bit more work you could always split the difference and have a smith re-chamber a Tikka to 22 Creedmoor for you.

With heavy high BC bullets out of a 22 Creedmoor it’s neck and neck for down range performance with 243 and 6 creed with less recoil.

PM me and I’ll send you some more info.

 

[atmat]

Can’t really go wrong with .243 honestly but the suggestion for an 8 twist Tikka .223 is also a great choice.

I’d say go with the .223.

It’s much cheaper and longer barrel life to shoot the piss out of — which OP should be doing as a new rifle hunter.

 

[omicron1792]

Since you live in a 6mm minimum state I’d honestly just buy a Tikka in .243 with an 8 twist barrel. The factory 20” stainless cerakoted threaded 5/8 barrels have been hammers for me. That’s a decent length to average good velocity while not being too long with a suppressor on it.

Buy that gun, throw it in a Rokstok when they become available to order again, buy a suppressor for it, get some UM Tikka rings, properly mount up a scope that actually works, buy a bunch of factory ammo with heavy, high BC bullets and shoot the piss out of that thing.

It says greater than or equal too .22. Or that’s at least the way I read it.

 

[omicron1792]

It says greater than or equal too .22. Or that’s at least the way I read it.

You tried the 62 eldvt out of your 22 creed?

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

You tried the 62 eldvt out of your 22 creed?

Off topic a bit, but my father in law loaded up some 174 ELDVTs in his Tikka .308. Factory 20” barrel suppressed. Holy hell are those things accurate in that gun.

 

[omicron1792]

Off topic a bit, but my father in law loaded up some 174 ELDVTs in his Tikka .308. Factory 20” barrel suppressed. Holy hell are those things accurate in that gun.

The 100s are super accurate for me

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

The 100s are super accurate for me

I’m really tempted to load up some reduced loads in my .260 Rem with these and see how they do in gel.

I’m also really tempted to load up some super hot loads in my .260 rem and slap some deer and elk with them.

But then I’d have to go back to reloading ammo. Ew.

 

[Formidilosus]

Off topic a bit, but my father in law loaded up some 174 ELDVTs in his Tikka .308. Factory 20” barrel suppressed. Holy hell are those things accurate in that gun.

Stay off of bone if he hunts with it.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

Stay off of bone if he hunts with it.

That’s what I’ve heard.

 

[Formidilosus]

That’s what I’ve heard.

They make a mess of meat. Effective though.

 

[mustelid_master]

Since I am the OP, an update is probably due. Bought a tikka t3x in 223. and chopped the barrel back to 16". Figured more shooting is far more valuable.

 

[BKM]

Yes, a 6 ARC on a Tikka.

What do you do about bolt face size since it’s in between .223 and a standard?