Show your Tikka ten round groups

[mad_angler]

I'm just getting started...

This is a 10 round group with 556 Frontier 55 gr FMJ through a Tikka 223.

Can I blame any of the spread on the ammo or do I just stink?


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[Harvey_NW]

I'm just getting started...

This is a 10 round group with 556 Frontier 55 gr FMJ through a Tikka 223.

Can I blame any of the spread on the ammo or do I just stink?

Oh it can definitely be ammo. I have a barrel on a gasser that will shotgun pattern PMC FMJ ammo about 10", and then put a string of Hornady V-Max into about 1". The first time I shot it was so bad I thought the barrel was loose or something. Try a different ammo for sure!

 

[RancherJohn]

I'm just getting started...

This is a 10 round group with 556 Frontier 55 gr FMJ through a Tikka 223.

Can I blame any of the spread on the ammo or do I just stink?


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My trainer .223 did not like a lot of factory loads. I don't have a picture of any of the 55 or 75 (?) gr Frontier loads, but they were similar to the first picture here.

It really likes ADI 55 gr Blitzkings and 69 gr SMKs. Second picture is a 20 rd group with Blitzkings.

 

[NeHunter13]

Here is my contribution. Worked up some loads for the .223 to see what a new bullet liked.
Bullet: Hornady 68gr BTHP
Powder: 8208 XBR
Gun: Stock .223 Tikka 1:9 twist

From left to right, 22.5gr - 23gr - 23.5gr

I believe the "flyers' on the far left group were from me.

 

[stan_wa]

My trainer .223 did not like a lot of factory loads. I don't have a picture of any of the 55 or 75 (?) gr Frontier loads, but they were similar to the first picture here.

It really likes ADI 55 gr Blitzkings and 69 gr SMKs. Second picture is a 20 rd group with Blitzkings.

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That spread is crazy , from Terrible to amazing. Good on you for trying so manny different bullets and not giving up

 

[Falon]

First off I take zero credit for any of this, I had a buddy build my T3 6.5CM as well as the ammo. But that being said its an awesome gun. 130 TMK's

 

[sevenson988]

Am I doing this right? Bought a used UPR and this is what it put up.

 

[Bluumoon]

Am I doing this right? Bought a used UPR and this is what it put up.

I wouldn’t tolerate it, best to send off to someone like me to work on.

Kidding aside, looks like a winner, enjoy.

 

[Castle Rock]

Tikka Superlight 223
Load test with 80 sierras and 8208

 

[ID_Matt]

Tikka CTR 6.5 creed bought in the classifieds here. No load development, just using the 140 eldm load from my previous gun. Take out the “flyer” and it was under a half minute. Nothing done to the gun except some sanding to make sure barrel was fully floated. Bonded a pic rail, and paint pen action screws at 65 in lbs.

 

[ztc92]

My best group to date. Tikka 223 with handloads made of 77SMK factory seconds, CFE 223 and reused AAC brass.
The dot is 1.5” for reference.

 

[freezerfull]

Modified my zero today for a load change on the .308. Did its usual thing.

Took a new 20” .223 out as well. Put the first 70 rounds through it. Shot groups with 77gr SMK handloads, IMI 5.56 77gr SMK factory, 55 gr HDY sp handloads and some M193. Honestly I’m pretty underwhelmed. 77 SMKs shot the best, as expected. IMI and handloads were about on par but the IMI factory had the best 10 round group of the day by a tiny margin. Interestingly enough, the 20” tikka doesn’t push either SMK load any faster than my 16” and 18” 5.56 chambered gas guns. The gas guns shoot both loads tighter too.

 

[Jellymon1]

100yds. T3X. Stock 30/06. 1/64 moa all day long.

 

[Castle Rock]

Keep dreaming

 

[Matt5266]

Switched scope on my 223 to a maven. 23.5 grains XBR. Lake city brass CCI 400 primers, 77 tmk

 

[43.6N]

100yds. T3X. Stock 30/06. 1/64 moa all day long.

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How?
Ransom rest?
Or just poking a bit of fun ?

If legit that is world record benchrest accuracy, especially since they shoot 5rd groups.
For example (not my group):

 

[solarshooter]

100yds. T3X. Stock 30/06. 1/64 moa all day long.

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Umm sir this looks like a hole punch...

 

[Jellymon1]

How?
Ransom rest?
Or just poking a bit of fun ?

If legit that is world record benchrest accuracy, especially since they shoot 5rd groups.
For example (not my group):
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Thats cute. I wont enter my 06 tikka in competition cause it wouldnt be very sporting.
Not gonna mention the nockdown power it has in the elk woods.

 

[walk2112]

Thats cute. I wont enter my 06 tikka in competition cause it wouldnt be very sporting.
Not gonna mention the nockdown power it has in the elk woods.

Alright, I’ll bite, why ya being so coy with the info? Got any info on the rifles favorite load or what stock and scope setup your running or any velocity data? Not challenging your results, I’m skeptical, but if the intent is to generate curiosity by showing a 10-shot group that looks like 1 round from my 375 and not spilling the beans even a little… congrats, you did it!
If the intent is to troll or be a smartass, well that’s just uncouth sir

 

[Formidilosus]

Alright, I’ll bite, why ya being so coy with the info? Got any info on the rifles favorite load or what stock and scope setup your running or any velocity data? Not challenging your results, I’m skeptical, but if the intent is to generate curiosity by showing a 10-shot group that looks like 1 round from my 375 and not spilling the beans even a little… congrats, you did it!
If the intent is to troll or be a smartass, well that’s just uncouth sir

He’s being sarcastic.