6mm creedmoor tikka build

[_MountainBum]

I'm interested to hear more on the terminal performance with these ELDm on big game. We have pretty big bodied deer here and would love hear some first hand experiences.

I have firsthand experience on several different rifle platforms with several different animals from yards of 100 out to 600+ with ELDM - they are extremely deadly.


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[_MountainBum]

Should be done with my tikka build in a week! T3X 6CM, proof barrel and Peak 44 stock!

I’ve ran custom 700 clone builds, all the factory rifles, and everything in between. The fact of the matter is the tikka action is nearly, possibly, impossible to beat.


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[JohnJohnson]

Should have my Tikka 6CM build ready to go in a month. It seems to be one of the most popular cartridges right now.

 

[_MountainBum]

Indeed it is! First three round group out of the gun was quite under a half an inch, immediately moved down to a six round group. Through the first round because I was settling onto a new target, but stacked five. Even with the first round, it is still a half inch group. Crazy.


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Also should add there was no break-in procedure done, no cleanings, literally just slapped it on the bench and sent rounds.


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[Tanner]

Awesome, thanks for the data. Getting components together, so I can start unloading after I spend this factory brass.


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Starting over I would consider using the 112 MB’s over the DTACS as it sounds like they may be more appropriate for Creedmoor velocities.
Once my box of 500 DTAC NR’s is spent I will likely make the switch, unless performance on game is really really good…

 

[_MountainBum]

Should have my Tikka 6CM build ready to go in a month. It seems to be one of the most popular cartridges right now.

After shooting it, I can see why it is so popular. Excited to see its performance on dear this fall.

 

[DLIP]

Curious, did trimming the factory stock reduce the stiffness of the fore end?

 

[_MountainBum]

Curious, did trimming the factory stock reduce the stiffness of the fore end?

Not really, at least I didn’t notice anything flexing it with my hand after. You aren’t really trimming down into the bottom parts where the rigidity comes from but the outer lips of it

 

[2Stamp]

I'm interested to hear more on the terminal performance with these ELDm on big game. We have pretty big bodied deer here and would love hear some first hand experiences.

@aledbetter05 start here. Lots of data on the ELDM

Thread '6mm /.243 hunting success on Big Game'

Oct 28, 2022

With the success of .223 and 6.5 threads on big game, thought I’d throw this one into the mix.

Show and detail your results harvesting big game (deer, bear, elk, moose, African game) using 6mm/.243 cartridges. Please detail bullet, MV, impact velocity, and whether hand load or factory ammo.

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[Stache Attack]

Should be done with my tikka build in a week! T3X 6CM, proof barrel and Peak 44 stock!

When did you order your barrel?

 

[Yooper906]

When did you order your barrel?

I found one online out of a store in Texas.

 

[lintond]

I've been trying to make a leap to the 6cm, heard they are great to shoot but barrel life is a draw back. Any experience with this? Or would keeping the barrel shorter extended the life?

Realistically how many rounds do you shoot a year from a single gun? I personally don’t shoot enough volume to consider barrel life a major factor. Partly because my OGD (obsessive gear disorder) has me fancying a new gun/caliber after a few years anyways.

I love shooting my 6CM. I can paint little groups & reach out and touch things at moderate distance. Yes my 28N & 300WM are sexy but I’m a far less capable shooter with them.


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[Yooper906]

Built one off a tikka action. 6CM proof barrel, peak 44 bastion stock, maven rs 1.2, scythe ti suppressor

I lacked patience in a few areas. One being settling on a longer barrel(24”) than I wanted. But I didn’t want to wait (typical in today’s world!)

Total weight is 9 lbs

 

[_MountainBum]

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Built one off a tikka action. 6CM proof barrel, peak 44 bastion stock, maven rs 1.2, scythe ti suppressor

I lacked patience in a few areas. One being settling on a longer barrel(24”) than I wanted. But I didn’t want to wait (typical in today’s world!)

Total weight is 9 lbs

That’s an awesome build! And I believe 9 pounds is right in the sweet spot for weight on cartridges in this realm. Ultralightweight is a marketing scam in my opinion. All things considered, 9lbs with can and the RS1.2 IS light. I am definitely a fan of shorter barrels, but also understand the lack of patience.

 

[Yooper906]

That’s an awesome build! And I believe 9 pounds is right in the sweet spot for weight on cartridges in this realm. Ultralightweight is a marketing scam in my opinion. All things considered, 9lbs with can and the RS1.2 IS light. I am definitely a fan of shorter barrels, but also understand the lack of patience.

I will get it zeroed this weekend and get some time behind it!

 

[Schmo]

That’s an awesome build! And I believe 9 pounds is right in the sweet spot for weight on cartridges in this realm. Ultralightweight is a marketing scam in my opinion. All things considered, 9lbs with can and the RS1.2 IS light. I am definitely a fan of shorter barrels, but also understand the lack of patience.

Just as a reference, this configuration, with an AB A-10 7.62 can attached, will be 8 lbs, 12 ounces.

 

[_MountainBum]

Beautiful setup, 18” barrel? - mine comes in right over 9

 

[Schmo]

Beautiful setup, 18” barrel? - mine comes in right over 9

Yes, 18” .750” taperless PBB. It’s a 6 PRC

 

[_MountainBum]

Yes, 18” .750” taperless PBB. It’s a 6 PRC

What bullet are you pushing and what speeds? sounds like an awesome setup

 

[Schmo]

@_MountainBum, very nice setup yourself! Just fyi, get a UM 1” knob and standard short bolt handle. They are the cats meow! When cycling the action fast and hard, it’s like you can’t miss the knob!