Considering getting a Tikka T3X…

[Q_Sertorius]

I’ve never reloaded for the 6.5 CM. I have a good idea what bullets I want to use (147-grain ELDM), but not the best powder. I need to research that some, but in the meantime, any suggestions as to the best powder to use?

And, ideally, will any of these work well in it?

H380 - currently only for my .22-250
H4350 -
H4831 -
N140 -
N130 -
Varget -


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[Q_Sertorius]

Okay, so it looks like the H4350, which I already have in abundance, is a great option.


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[jshperdue]

I have been hunting a t3x in 308 for four years. I use factory and my own loads. It's just an accurate gun. I kept the synthetic stock on it because it is light. I have a limbsaver recoil pad on it. I don't feel any recoil. I'm not kind to her. She gets bumped and dragged all over the place. It never let's me down. And it gets shot a lot because I practice with it quite a bit.

I purchased the t3x in 308 because you have so many loading options, especially with a 165 to 168 grain bullet

Do you have a particular load the gun shoots well? I recently got one and am having a little trouble.
Thanks

 

[peterk123]

Do you have a particular load the gun shoots well? I recently got one and am having a little trouble.
Thanks

42.5 grains of imr4895. It's a great powder for 308. Also, if got haven't tried it yet, varget.

 

[jshperdue]

42.5 grains of imr4895. It's a great powder for 308. Also, if got haven't tried it yet, varget.

Thanks I appreciate it. I have been using varget ill give the imr4895 a try.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I’ll revive my own old thread to post a picture of the rifle I ended up getting and to ask a couple of follow-up questions.

1. Should I get a RokStok for it? If so, is there a particular configuration I should purchase?

2. I am interested in a reflex suppressor (over the barrel). I know the UM folks are about to release one, but are there any other good alternatives to consider? I have nothing against UM, I just want some good comparison points. I already have a Scythe Ti, but the safety record doesn’t inspire me with confidence. To be blunt, even though I am only using it on a bolt action 6.5 Grendel, every time I pull the trigger I think about whether it’s going to blow up.


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[Q_Sertorius]

Oh, by the way, the one I got was 6.5 Creed.


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[KenLee]

I’ll revive my own old thread to post a picture of the rifle I ended up getting and to ask a couple of follow-up questions.

1. Should I get a RokStok for it? If so, is there a particular configuration I should purchase?

2. I am interested in a reflex suppressor (over the barrel). I know the UM folks are about to release one, but are there any other good alternatives to consider? I have nothing against UM, I just want some good comparison points. I already have a Scythe Ti, but the safety record doesn’t inspire me with confidence. To be blunt, even though I am only using it on a bolt action 6.5 Grendel, every time I pull the trigger I think about whether it’s going to blow up.


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Answer to 1 and 2 is NO.
Wait til you use the rifle and know if you really like the rifle and caliber. Spending all that $ on a hunting rifle for relatively short shots seems crazy to me...but it's not my money.