Tikka 3tx--Field ready

[coyoteman]

The tikka 3tx,is without a doubt, a hard hitting long distance hunting rifle.Also holds its own on the target range.Low recoil,you can shoot it all day.This fairly rapid fire 10 shot group at 100m was the 1st shots since last fall.The 22-250 used all winter ,on yotes--The 6.5 hard on fur.Next trip will move out to 200m-300m.The trigger crisp---ideal.At 300 plus its a fun gong ringer.The bullet used Hornadys 147 ELD match.The light hunting model in this caliber,an idea beginners rifle.

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by coyoteman

The tikka 3tx,is without a doubt, a hard hitting long distance hunting rifle.Also holds its own on the target range.Low recoil,you can shoot it all day.This fairly rapid fire 10 shot group at 100m was the 1st shots since last fall.The 22-250 used all winter ,on yotes--The 6.5 hard on fur.Next trip will move out to 200m-300m.The trigger crisp---ideal.At 300 plus its a fun gong ringer.The bullet used Hornadys 147 ELD match.The light hunting model in this caliber,an idea beginners rifle.

Umm, which chambering shot the group pictured?

[Groundhogger]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Umm, which chambering shot the group pictured?

I was wondering the same thing.

My most recent rifle purchase was a new T3X varmint in 204 Ruger, but I've only had 1 opportunity to get it out. Great shooter, crisp trigger...but I found it too heavy for my liking. (even dialled out) I put a YoDave trigger spring in place of the factory one, and wow....now she's good! ($15 shipped)

Needs some load development time...but factory ammo was sub MOA, so I haven't exactly rushed into it. lol

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Groundhogger

I was wondering the same thing.

My most recent rifle purchase was a new T3X varmint in 204 Ruger, but I've only had 1 opportunity to get it out. Great shooter, crisp trigger...but I found it too heavy for my liking. (even dialled out) I put a YoDave trigger spring in place of the factory one, and wow....now she's good! ($15 shipped)

Needs some load development time...but factory ammo was sub MOA, so I haven't exactly rushed into it. lol

I met a hutterite farmer east in the Mountainview area,who shot a large number of yotes with the 204--I never knew his name I just called him the 204 man.Many shots at extreme long range,with very little fur damage.

[Wrongside]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Umm, which chambering shot the group pictured?

147ELD for projectile. I'm guessing 6.5CM.

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by Wrongside

147ELD for projectile. I'm guessing 6.5CM.

For an outdoors blogger he writes more like the person who makes the directions for IKEA furniture.......

[Wrongside]

Originally Posted by Dick284

For an outdoors blogger he writes more like the person who makes the directions for IKEA furniture.......

LOL. That may be a little harsh... and true.

As long as he's having fun.

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Wrongside

LOL. That may be a little harsh... and true.

As long as he's having fun.

Oh yes haveing lots of fun,I finally found a rifle thats hits were I am pointing--Did I show you the picture of the whitetail buck that dropped at 270m,like a rag doll,never moved--The 143gr ELDX hit him like a freight train.

[Kurt505]

Originally Posted by Dick284

For an outdoors blogger he writes more like the person who makes the directions for IKEA furniture.......

I refuse to go back to ikea specifically because of the maze they make you walk through to make sure you see every Swedish piece of junk you can bring home and figure out how to assemble.

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Kurt505

I refuse to go back to ikea specifically because of the maze they make you walk through to make sure you see every Swedish piece of junk you can bring home and figure out how to assemble.

Lets keep on track, this subject guns and ammo.the mods are watching---Maybe better to comment on the fantastic accuracy of the creedmoor.

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Dick284

For an outdoors blogger he writes more like the person who makes the directions for IKEA furniture.......

Now now, dont be rude--6.5 creedmoor.Lets keep on track the mods are watching.More than one has disappeared by takeing that tack.

[Dick284]

Originally Posted by coyoteman

Now now, dont be rude--6.5 creedmoor.Lets keep on track the mods are watching.More than one has disappeared by takeing that tack.

The nuances of metaphoric prose is easily misconstrued it seems.

Anyway let us know how cold bore single shot repeatability in your rifle fairs at extended ranges.

I know I’ve got quite a few Savage and Remington rigs that can do it, and my long ago sold T3 in 7-08 was a true top performer.(still kicking my arse over that sale)

Life of a polygamist gun owner.....

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Dick284

For an outdoors blogger he writes more like the person who makes the directions for IKEA furniture.......

You should consul forum rules.you have clearly violated more than one.Many have disappeared,who have chose this route.

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Dick284

Umm, which chambering shot the group pictured?

6.5 Creedmoor

[Wrongside]

Originally Posted by coyoteman

6.5 Creedmoor

That’s some mighty fine shooting Sir. Not many people or rigs can pile 10 into a target like that.

I’ve seen the results from a handful of 6.5CM Tikkas now, and it’s crazy how well they shoot. I’ve also been shooting the 147ELD in my LH version. A very fun combo!

[coyoteman]

Originally Posted by Wrongside

That’s some mighty fine shooting Sir. Not many people or rigs can pile 10 into a target like that.

I’ve seen the results from a handful of 6.5CM Tikkas now, and it’s crazy how well they shoot. I’ve also been shooting the 147ELD in my LH version. A very fun combo!

A few years ago a gentleman, target shooter let me shoot his custom rifle,with a top of the line scope.At 400m I hit the small gong two out three times.he has hit the gong at 1000m.I took his advice and here we are today.

[marky_mark]

What velocity are you getting with the 147’s?
What’s your es and sd’s?

[marky_mark]

Originally Posted by coyoteman

A few years ago a gentleman, target shooter let me shoot his custom rifle,with a top of the line scope.At 400m I hit the small gong two out three times.he has hit the gong at 1000m.I took his advice and here we are today.

What advise did you take?
Lots of gaps in your story here?

[dave99]

I haven’t shot a T3x, but here is a 10-shot 100yd group from my lowly factory T3 in 30.06.



Gonna get my paws on a T3x one of these days.

Nice shooting BTW.



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