Okay, I was gonna say if you're on the front range I have some 30-06 loaded up with 168gr ttsx that works well, but you're way over there. Just pick up a box of vortx ammo loaded with the 168s to try out.
Hammers kill fine, but there's other copper bullets with BC's that will really extend your effective range, and they kill fine to.Guys, this is awesome. This gives me a great place to put my efforts. I will get that barrel all cleaned out and pick up a box of the Barnes TTSX in 168. I live in Steamboat, which is pretty fantastic for the outdoors.
I started out as entirely a fly fisherman. My fishing buddy, who is much more well rounded than myself, had his hunting partner move away. At that point he told me I was his new hunting partner... although I never owned a rifle or shot one for that matter. Now, the fly rods collect dust in the fall and I hunt much more than my buddy.
My next steps are to learn to reload, as this seems like the best way to get the most of a rifle and ammo. I really like the idea of those hammer bullets. Once I get that box of ammo in, I will post an update. Again, thanks.
What did the 150s not do well? I know they have a higher minimum expansion then the 168sAnother vote for the Barnes TTSX in 168gr. I didn't care for the results of the 150s, but the 168s shot very well.
Which powder are you using? I loaded some up but haven’t been able to get to the range yet.I shoot 130 gr. Barnes TTSX out of mine for whitetails.
H4895Which powder are you using? I loaded some up but haven’t been able to get to the range yet.
Sorry for the late response but wanted to circle back after trying out all of your suggestion. First off you all nailed it. The 168 ttsx and the 175 LRX were great. Both were accurate and I found that both carried a bit more than my 180 in lead. I had good success this season with these. Took my first bull, I have taken a few cows, and this will likely be my largest bull ever. I’m really in it for the meat but to take an incredible specimen was very special.
I am thinking of a couple upgrades to my set up and wanted advice. So far the 06 does what I need from speedgoats to elk. I’m not sure what I’d gain from another caliber but I would like to go with the silencer and a vertical grip in order to improve accuracy. I would like to be able to feel confident out to 350 or so. So far I’ve liked the tikka, other than the safety, so I’ll probably stay that route. Am I missing anything that would benefit my set up? I’m good with being a one rifle guy as well. I have at least one of every fly rod so a single rifle is about alll I want to commit to. Thanks again… you all rock!
A better stock, have it threaded and a collar put on for 5/8 threads. Though you can just run 1/2" threads on a tikka barrel as well. My 30-06 is threaded 1/2x28 and it works fine.Sorry for the late response but wanted to circle back after trying out all of your suggestion. First off you all nailed it. The 168 ttsx and the 175 LRX were great. Both were accurate and I found that both carried a bit more than my 180 in lead. I had good success this season with these. Took my first bull, I have taken a few cows, and this will likely be my largest bull ever. I’m really in it for the meat but to take an incredible specimen was very special.
I am thinking of a couple upgrades to my set up and wanted advice. So far the 06 does what I need from speedgoats to elk. I’m not sure what I’d gain from another caliber but I would like to go with the silencer and a vertical grip in order to improve accuracy. I would like to be able to feel confident out to 350 or so. So far I’ve liked the tikka, other than the safety, so I’ll probably stay that route. Am I missing anything that would benefit my set up? I’m good with being a one rifle guy as well. I have at least one of every fly rod so a single rifle is about alll I want to commit to. Thanks again… you all rock!
Nice Bull!!Stupid question… how do you clean with barrel positioned so low? From the muzzle?
Take the bolt out and from the muzzle. Or some cleaning rods have enough flexibility to go from the action as well.Stupid question… how do you clean with barrel positioned so low? From the muzzle?
Absolute stud of a bull!