Show your Tikka ten round groups

[The Harbor Master]

After fixing light strike issues and changing scope mounts, took the T3 Varmint .223 out to function test. Works great now, except the 6rd magazine follower spring sucks... 10rds of cheap PMC X-Tac 55gr at 100yds. I have some 77gr SMK heading my way and I'm hoping to see it tighten up some.

 

[ljalberta]

From the weekend. My best 10 rounds were from the 17 HMR, but I also have the worst group from my .223 posted. With the .223 I tried shooting from a couple different positions, breaking position and through the barrel mirage. Lots to improve on for me for actual practical shooting.

 

[The Harbor Master]

Not ten rounds but I thought I'd share for fun... brought my oldest (8yo) with me, and after shooting some .22lr he decided he was ready to try the .223 for the first time. After a couple shots on cardboard at 50yds, he said "it's loud but it doesn't actually hurt!" He demanded I draw him a box on paper and to shoot at 100yds. I would've been proud if he just hit the paper, but he put all 5 in the 3"-ish box, from an awkward sit/stand position. Not sure how that compares to other 8yo kids but I'm extremely proud for his first time pulling the trigger on a centerfire.

 

[B_Reynolds_AK]

New 18” Suppressed Tikka 223 20 rd group after initial bore sight & zero. ADI 55g Blitzkings.

 

[Schmo]

10 round group with hand loaded 77TMK. Factory Tikka barrel.

This zero is after 4 flights, riding in a truck for 1,000 miles, being hiked with, dialed, and shot with.

 

[philcox]

10 round group with hand loaded 77TMK. Factory Tikka barrel.

This zero is after 4 flights, riding in a truck for 1,000 miles, being hiked with, dialed, and shot with.

Did you share load data? Appollogies as I did not find it. Just curious.

 

[Lawnboi]

New 18” Suppressed Tikka 223 20 rd group after initial bore sight & zero. ADI 55g Blitzkings.
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Pictures like this are going to make the supply disappear!

 

[Schmo]

Did you share load data? Appollogies as I did not find it. Just curious.

I did somewhere in the forum, but can’t remember where, so I’ll repost.

Note: I did rent a Uni-Throater and lengthen the throat, so I have a long COAL. Adjust your loads appropriately.

77TMK Load:
COAL: 2.550”
Primer: CCI 400
Brass: Starline
Powder: 24.5 grs TAC
Avg Velocity: 2,771 @ 1,230’ ASL

I will be running a powder ladder to find pressure. This load is under pressure, and on the slow side, but was extremely accurate, so I used it for my hunting load in Montana, since I didn’t have much time for load dev before my trip. Also, primarily switching to CCI 450 primers. The cups on the 450 are harder than on the 400.

 

[DisplacedHusky]

10 round group with hand loaded 77TMK. Factory Tikka barrel.

This zero is after 4 flights, riding in a truck for 1,000 miles, being hiked with, dialed, and shot with.

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What scope?

 

[Schmo]

What scope?

Trijicon Tenmile 3-18 FFP Mil. I have two of them and they are awesome!

 

[ztc92]

My dad has been talking about getting a new rifle with a shorter barrel to use with a soon to be purchased suppressor. He can’t imagine using a creedmore as his trusted 270 is already “marginal” if he ever goes after elk with me. I have a 6.5 Creed CTR in a bravo that shoots great, but despite my best efforts, I couldn’t convince him to use it.

For an early Christmas gift, I picked up a T3x Lite .308 barrel from JA outdoors that was already cut and threaded at 20” and had a gunsmith swap it onto the CTR action.

After getting it zeroed, here’s the next 10 shots with cheap federal blue box ammo (my dad doesn’t like the damage he’s seen from match bullets and never shoots past 300 yards).

I usually shoot prone from a pack but just went to a range and used a bench today to make it easy. Apparently I forgot how to shoot off a bench, as this would have been a ~1.8” 10-shot group if I hadn’t let the rear bag slide off the bench causing the low-left shot.

Pretty happy with it so far, balances better than the heavy CTR barrel and clearly shoots better than I can. Can’t wait to see what it can do with heavier bullets and a suppressor when we decide to stretch its legs.

 

[The Harbor Master]

I've gone through 7 different bullet types trying to get my 7mmRM superlite to shoot decent, and have always gotten 1.75"-2.0" 10rd groups. Tried Berger 168gr Hybrid Hunters (Federal Premium factory... not handloading *yet*) for the first time and had way better results. First 3 touching, then turned out right at an inch. I'm hoping to shrink this down with practice this year- I'm still getting beat up a bit by the recoil and need to learn to control it better.

 

[mt100gr.]

I've gone through 7 different bullet types trying to get my 7mmRM superlite to shoot decent, and have always gotten 1.75"-2.0" 10rd groups. Tried Berger 168gr Hybrid Hunters (Federal Premium factory... not handloading *yet*) for the first time and had way better results. First 3 touching, then turned out right at an inch. I'm hoping to shrink this down with practice this year- I'm still getting beat up a bit by the recoil and need to learn to control it better.

My 7mmRM Superlite shot the 168 Berger VLD and the 168 Classic Hunter really well. I handloaded both, but did test the HSM VLD factory offering and it was very good.

That Superlite was the first rifle I really shot with a purpose and got a lot of trigger time with. I think I was close to 300 rounds before we really settled down and found the Tikka reputation for accuracy.

 

[wind gypsy]

My buddy wanted to shed weight on his CTR with a proof prefit so I scooped up his factory 24” ctr 6.5 barrel for $170 and found a donor rifle to use it on. Put it in a spare bravo I had sitting unused

5 and 10 shot groups at 100 with factory Berger 140 hybrid target ammo. 1” stickers. I yanked one on the 10 rd group, really want to needle him about if his $800 barrel shoots any better

 

[The Harbor Master]

My 7mmRM Superlite shot the 168 Berger VLD and the 168 Classic Hunter really well. I handloaded both, but did test the HSM VLD factory offering and it was very good.

That Superlite was the first rifle I really shot with a purpose and got a lot of trigger time with. I think I was close to 300 rounds before we really settled down and found the Tikka reputation for accuracy.

I've seen some of the HSM stuff and I might give those a shot as well, pun intended. I used to reload and intend to eventually, funds permitting. I do have some 150gr TGK coming and will see if those shoot any different. I was kinda at my wits (and wallet's) end. I'm right about there with you on the 300ish round count before it seems like I (mostly) figured it out. I'll probably be shooting these 168gr Bergers at least for this spring bear season and will play with the HSM loaded options too. It's like I knew all along what the tikka could do, just couldn't quite put my finger on it. It's just money, right?

 

[brucevalley20]

Shot a couple of groups the other day to say I’m impressed is an understatement. Tikkas have kind of ruined all my other rifles

 

[wind gypsy]

Shot a couple of groups the other day to say I’m impressed is an understatement. Tikkas have kind of ruined all my other rifles

What cartridge? Sig ammo seems to frequently be on sale and has had impressive results for me in my very limited experience.

 

[The Harbor Master]

What cartridge? Sig ammo seems to frequently be on sale and has had impressive results for me in my very limited experience.

I saw a couple online vendors with sig ammo at prices I assumed were mistakes.