Tikka t3x .243 win 108 eldm vs 6.5 creedmoor 130 tmk

[eric1115]

To use the longer 108ish bullets in the 243 tikka, which magazine needs to be used and I would presume the bolt stop needs to be changed to a long action stop?

Thanks

I use the M+ mags and factory bolt stop to get all the COAL I need with my .243AI and 106TAP and 108ELDM's.

 

[AZ_Hunter]

Is m+ a rokslide term? When I Google for m+ mags I get all rokslide threads.

 

[ThatDUDE]

The Tikka 6.5 Creedmoor magazines have an "M+" on the magazine. They have a longer COAL.

 

[ThatDUDE]

Tikka 6.5 Creedmoor T3 Extended 5rd Magazine S58569828

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If you look at this picture you can see the "M+"

 

[AZ_Hunter]

Got it. Thank you.

 

[Hnthrdr]

Man I really want tikka to make a 6mm creed with the 1-8 twist in a threaded 20” barrel… and then maven to make a 2-10x 40 power scope that is bomb proof to go with it…

 

[Alder_]

I'd be all over that with you Hnthrdr.

 

[Fireflyfishing]

Between the two choices, I’d do a 6.5 CM in a the CTR model. I have the 20” .308 version and it’s the best rifle I’ve ever owned. And I’ve owned quite a few.

 

[eric1115]

Is m+ a rokslide term? When I Google for m+ mags I get all rokslide threads.

That's Tikka's designation.

"S" mags come with rifles chambered in .223 and accommodate about a 2.26 COAL

"M" mags are standard short action, included with rifles chambered in .308, .243, etc. and accommodate a 2.80ish" COAL

"M+" mags come with rifles chambered in 6.5CM and accommodate a 2.95ish" COAL

"L" (I believe) mags come with .30-06 length chamberings and I don't know or care what COAL they allow. 3.34ish maybe?

 

[Marbles]

Man I really want tikka to make a 6mm creed with the 1-8 twist in a threaded 20” barrel… and then maven to make a 2-10x 40 power scope that is bomb proof to go with it…

I like your dreams, so long as that scope is FFP/mil

 

[Marbles]

How much more brass life we talking? 200 pieces should get me through the life of a barrel in either chamber? Every 243 post I see people say "send it in to get ackleyed". I get it if changing barrels, but have a hard time seeing the point on a brand new $850 tikka.

Hard to drop close to the price of a new barrel to AI it. I figure shoot out my current one, then the new one might be AI or perhaps 6 SLR, or just Creedmoor.

 

[brockel]

I will be using a 20” tikka 243 8” twist shooting 108eldm at 2900 for everything this year

 

[Hnthrdr]

I like your dreams, so long as that scope is FFP/mil

I am an MOA guy but I don’t see why they can’t have that as an option

 

[AZ_Hunter]

Man I really want tikka to make a 6mm creed with the 1-8 twist in a threaded 20” barrel… and then maven to make a 2-10x 40 power scope that is bomb proof to go with it…

That would be sweet… though I would add a manners stock to the equation.

 

[AZ_Hunter]

I want a 6CM, but it really does seem like the easy button to just get the 243 1/8, use m+ mags and call it a day… then shoot the barrel out, then go 6CM barrel.

The wildcatter spirit in me whispers “A.I. it, A.I. it….” But I would try to fight that. I’ve done enough wildcats I told myself it would have to be something real special to do it again…. But AI just seems so easy… haha.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

That's Tikka's designation.

"S" mags come with rifles chambered in .223 and accommodate about a 2.26 COAL

"M" mags are standard short action, included with rifles chambered in .308, .243, etc. and accommodate a 2.80ish" COAL

"M+" mags come with rifles chambered in 6.5CM and accommodate a 2.95ish" COAL

"L" (I believe) mags come with .30-06 length chamberings and I don't know or care what COAL they allow. 3.34ish maybe?

There is also the WSM magazine “SM” and a 4rd 6.5PRC one.

 

[Mjay6k]

I’ve had quite good luck with 130 and 95 tmks in 6.5 and 243. Shouldn’t have too much trouble finding ammo for either cartridge but the 6.5 would be a bit easier. I do seem to use my 243 more often than the 6.5 but it’s a toss-up honestly.

 

[Hnthrdr]

I want a 6CM, but it really does seem like the easy button to just get the 243 1/8, use m+ mags and call it a day… then shoot the barrel out, then go 6CM barrel.

The wildcatter spirit in me whispers “A.I. it, A.I. it….” But I would try to fight that. I’ve done enough wildcats I told myself it would have to be something real special to do it again…. But AI just seems so easy… haha.

This is true. I have a .308& 6.5cm tikka that are basically brand new in terms of round count and shoot great so that’s what’s keeping me from making the leap just yet, I get you can never have too many rifles but it’s getting hard to pick what will get the nod on a hunt. Which is a good problem to have

 

[Marbles]

This is true. I have a .308& 6.5cm tikka that are basically brand new in terms of round count and shoot great so that’s what’s keeping me from making the leap just yet, I get you can never have too many rifles but it’s getting hard to pick what will get the nod on a hunt. Which is a good problem to have

Take off barrels and a few tools. Though, once cut/thread is added, take offs are no longer as cheap. $150-200 for barrel, $150 to cut/thread, $50 for adapter and thread protectors.

Cheap barrel vice $90, international action wrench $90, external action wrench $90, torque wrench, bottle of rockset $15, anti seize $5.

 

[sjredwings]

Man I really want tikka to make a 6mm creed with the 1-8 twist in a threaded 20” barrel… and then maven to make a 2-10x 40 power scope that is bomb proof to go with it…

Perfect combo