Tikka 223 73 vs 75 vs 80 eldm

[ID_Matt]

Looking for some opinions from guys who have tried 75 and 80 ELDM’s in a tikka. I upgraded to the waters mags and now have plenty of mag room to try the longer bullets. My 73 eldm load at factory mag length shoots absolutely fantastic…. But I like to tinker so want to see if I can gain anything with the higher BC options. Have varget and H4895 to work with. Is the 8 twist too slow for the 80’s?? Anyone tried both bullet in a tikka? BC is almost too close to worry about I guess.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Never messed with 80's, but you gotta be starting to run outta ass with them..

Think I'll stick with the 73/75's

 

[SamsonMan22]

H4895 with the 75s was exceptionally accurate for me in one of my aftermarket barrels. I have used the 75s a little in a stock barrel but only a thousand or so rounds worth. They seem to shoot just fine but are neutered a little with the short throat compared to the wylde chamber in my other barrel. I switched to using TAC with my stock barrel, since the 75s have to be seated so deep. Due to their short throats I still prefer the 73s.

 

[wind gypsy]

Never found anything consistently good with 75 eld and factory lite barrel. 73s shot great. Didn’t try 80s. Sub 1000’ DA is normal for me.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

My 73 eldm load at factory mag length shoots absolutely fantastic….

what’s your load details?

 

[SkunkCabbage]

I was told to stick with 73gr for a factory tikka mag.