Ammo info for new Tikka T3x ss 30-06

[curt7mm]

I have a new Tikka 30-06 that I will be breaking in this spring. Looking for advise/suggestions as to which factory/off the shelf bullet shoots the best out of this gun. Thanks and stay safe everyone.

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[brewster29]

FWIW, My neighbour's T3 shoots tiny cloverleaf groups with Remington Premier bonded 180's.

But it's a Tikka, so it will likely shoot most loads very well.

[Dick284]

30’06 ammo would be my choice.

Every rifle is unique unto its self, so what works for me in my rifle might not do so well in your rifle, even if we both have the same make and model of rifle.

Go buy what is available and will be available in the future. Try different weights and manufacture, and find out what shoots best in your rifle.

To this end, getting familiar with your new rifle is always a good thing, and practice always makes perfect.

[Buckhead]

A Nosler Accubond is usually my first try in any of my Tikka's.
They have been quite accurate in a number of different rifles.

If that doesn't work I will move down the line as Dick says.

[lone wolf]

Originally Posted by Dick284

30’06 ammo would be my choice.

Every rifle is unique unto its self, so what works for me in my rifle might not do so well in your rifle, even if we both have the same make and model of rifle.

Go buy what is available and will be available in the future. Try different weights and manufacture, and find out what shoots best in your rifle.

To this end, getting familiar with your new rifle is always a good thing, and practice always makes perfect.

x2 .... I have a Tikka that shoots tiny groups consistently with cheap Federal factory. I have had others that prefer the more expensive stuff. They are all slightly different. Bottom line though is that you will become familiar with the new gun.

[wwbirds]

Before I started reloading I looked at reasonably priced readily available ammo. You need something reasonable so you can practice lots. Not going to do that with a premium bullet. Once you are very competent shoot a few premium loads for sight in for that particular hunting but keep your cheap ammo settings for future cheap practice. I used 165 hornady rounds for practice and both my son and I found 165 gr Nosler partition reloads had almost the exact POI before heading out for elk or moose.

[curt7mm]

Great suggestions, guys. I will definitely use inexpensive ammo for the break in phase then move to a better quality ammo for my final sight in. 165gr accubonds seems to be a popular choice for the 30-06. But you're right, there might be another bullet that best suites this rifle.

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[Tronneroi]

Originally Posted by curt7mm

Great suggestions, guys. I will definitely use inexpensive ammo for the break in phase then move to a better quality ammo for my final sight in. 165gr accubonds seems to be a popular choice for the 30-06. But you're right, there might be another bullet that best suites this rifle.

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Not sure where you're located but I have a pile of 150gr Winchester Deer Season XP's. I stocked up a couple years before I started handloading and they're surplus to my needs. PM me if you're interested in making a deal.

[bpk1982]

My buddy bought the exact rifle as yours last season and it shot 165 Fusions very well.

[karateka]

I have had good success with 165 gr. from Winchester.

[Jerry D]

Federal fusions are probably the most economical for a bonded bullet.

What are you hunting?

Deer go with 150s or 165gr

Bigger go with 165s or 180s

Start with affordable ammo, remington corelokt or federal powerpoints probably... $25.00 per box of 20

[brewster29]

Fusions shoot well, but they are not really a bonded bullet. Despite the advertising mumbo jumbo what they are is an electroplated bullet. Think heavy duty Berry's bullet...don't expect them to perform like an Accubond on game.

[curt7mm]

Originally Posted by Jerry D

Federal fusions are probably the most economical for a bonded bullet.



What are you hunting?



Deer go with 150s or 165gr



Bigger go with 165s or 180s



Start with affordable ammo, remington corelokt or federal powerpoints probably... $25.00 per box of 20

I will definitely start with a blue box of Federals. Half the cost of the Accubonds or SST's.

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[caltheim]

I have a Tikka 30-06 and it's always shot Hornady well. I used to shoot the superformance interbond 180's, and then I switched to the Hornady Precision Hunter 178gr ELDX - excellent accurancy and performance on the deer I've shot so far!