Factory Rifle that likes 77gr TMK?

[BLJ]

You live too far away! I could get you onto some desert dogs as we speak. This cottontail infested alfalfa field will have coyotes running through it in about an hour. Shots from 50 yards out to 800 yards.

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You THINK I live to far away.

 

[mxgsfmdpx]

You THINK I live to far away.

Shoot me a PM if you’re around AZ and want to kill some coyotes.

 

[Formidilosus]

If I could find someone to go coyote hunting with I may need a new barrel…………

Can’t speak to the dust and debris. I’ve never had any issues with them riding in the back of the truck or normal hunting conditions.

But I will say that my stocks aren’t “stock”. View attachment 782654View attachment 782655View attachment 782656

Haha. Those are near as “pretty” as my rifles.

 

[Formidilosus]

Ok Form, I’m going to take this in a totally new direction: any downside to buying a rifle in 5.56 instead of 223 for use with those bullets?

Nope.

 

[Southernfried]

I also want to make the purchase through Cabelas (Ive got GC's to use), and they don't have that model Tikka in that price range. I feel that one of the above rifles will kill a deer just as dead as that Tikka would.

You do know, you can buy a used/new Tikka through Cabelas/Bass Pro? Ive bought my last 2-3 guns this way. You can use your gift cards, bass pro cards, etc even your points if you have a credit card through bass pro. IF you dont know, just go to their website, click on shooting, then on the right, click on used guns, and then search how ever you want. Most times they will take 10% off if you just ask for a deal, shipping is free from anywhere in the US, to whatever Cabelas/ BP is near you. Easy peasy .....here is one in Colorado T3X 223 also a lot of their stuff isnt even actually used, just store guns that have scratches etc and they want to sell them. So far I have been pleasantly surprised, good luck and I hope it was ok I posted a link?

 

[Megastink]

I walked into a local gun shop today to look for powder and saw a Ruger Gen2 on the wall in .223. I was able to handle it and compare it to my gen1. The action alone feels a lot smoother than the gen1. It’s very noticeable. I don’t care for the stock, but I like the ergonomics of it far better than gen1. Didn’t dry fire it so can’t speak on the trigger, but not a deal breaker if it’s a little heavy. I really like the way it fit me.

I did see that used Tikka, as another member suggested it in an earlier post. My only concern is they describe the bore as “90% or better.” I don’t know what that means for accuracy. May not be a big deal, but that’s not the rifle for me.

 

[Billy Goat]

My only concern is they describe the bore as “90% or better.” I don’t know what that means for accuracy.

In my experience, it's covering their ass.


I doubt it shows anything(it's a 223).


It's a used gun, something will be marked on it, or in some way you will be able to tell that it's used, but I doubt it has really seen much use at all, and if it has?
Like I said, it's a 223. If it has 4k rounds through it, should still have that many more.


I have purchased several through the gun library, I found they made them sound worse than they were.
I don't think I have gotten more than 5 guns through them tho, and it's probably more the individual locations and how they decide to describe them.

 

[Southernfried]

In my experience, it's covering their ass.


I doubt it shows anything(it's a 223).


It's a used gun, something will be marked on it, or in some way you will be able to tell that it's used, but I doubt it has really seen much use at all, and if it has?
Like I said, it's a 223. If it has 4k rounds through it, should still have that many more.


I have purchased several through the gun library, I found they made them sound worse than they were.
I don't think I have gotten more than 5 guns through them tho, and it's probably more the individual locations and how they decide to describe them.

I think this is highly likely. I’ve been searching the gun library for 2 years now and this particular one in Colorado, I have never seen a posting with 100% on the bore. BP has a money back guarantee, when it comes to whatever BP you pick it up at, they give you ample time for inspection, if you don’t like it, they refund. I trust them more than gunbroker lol . Good luck in your search.

 

[Veloci_Wrench]

If I could find someone to go coyote hunting with I may need a new barrel…………

Can’t speak to the dust and debris. I’ve never had any issues with them riding in the back of the truck or normal hunting conditions.

But I will say that my stocks aren’t “stock”. View attachment 782654View attachment 782655View attachment 782656

What did you use to build up the vertical grip?

 

[BLJ]

What did you use to build up the vertical grip?

Ruger American Vertical Grip

I looked for a long time to try and figure out a good way of modifying a Ruger American stock to have a vertical grip. I found a thread on Rimfire Central where a man had modified a factory stock using basically just the bedding blocks. Thumbhole, high roll over cheek piece, and wide fore end. A...

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This is the write up on what I did to the grip.
Hopefully that will answer your questions.

 

[Mike D Texas]

All this success on game with the 77gr TMK made me realize that I don't have a 223 bolt gun. And after reading some of the key points of the thread over in the firearms section, I have the urge to fill that void. I just want to make it easy and buy a factory rifle. I've narrowed my search down to two contenders: The Ruger American Gen2 and the Howa Mini. Both have the 8 twist I'm looking for for that bullet. I'm hoping someone else has one of those rifles and shoots that bullet and can give me a recommendation. I appreciate your help in advance.

I know I’m late to the party but if those were my only 2 choices right now, I’d wait, save more and buy a Tikka.

It doesn’t have to be an $1100 model, functionally they will all be the same. And Cabela’s can order anything they sell in their stores.


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[Athens]

I'm hearing a lot about the terminal ballistic performance of the TMK. Who makes the best round for defense or for a match if I end up not having time to reload? Do you have a different preference (other than trying to hunt down M855A1)?

I understand that stock right now might be incredibly limited. So I'm mainly asking for when things get "back to normal" whenever that might be.

 

[RockAndSage]

I'm hearing a lot about the terminal ballistic performance of the TMK. Who makes the best round for defense or for a match if I end up not having time to reload? Do you have a different preference (other than trying to hunt down M855A1)?

I understand that stock right now might be incredibly limited. So I'm mainly asking for when things get "back to normal" whenever that might be.

Black Hills Ammunition loads the 77gr TMK, and it's pretty hard to beat in terms of performance. Accuracy is excellent, and it's loaded hot. They're out of stock everywhere at the moment, but one of their dealers is a member here, @h2so4 . IIRC, I think he mentioned they'd available again in March or April, but I need to get a couple of cases again and would like to know myself.