Richiew Posted February 14 Report Share Posted February 14 Hi all Anyone got a .223 sako 85 varmint laminate stainless with 20” barrel . I’m wanting to know the length of barrel in front of the stock regarding how big a wildcat moderator can be fitted . Otherwise it’s go for a 24” barrelled tikka tac or super varmint with KRG or MDT chassis ?? . Thanks in advance . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
owdnorthener Posted February 17 Report Share Posted February 17 Hi, I hope this helps. Mine is as above, BUT with a 24" barrel. The length of barrel after stock is 12 1/2". Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richiew Posted February 17 Author Report Share Posted February 17 Thanks for reply Alan looks like might have about 8 1/2” inch spare just enough to get a standard size T12 mod to fit . Cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richiew Posted February 18 Author Report Share Posted February 18 Next line of thought regarding tikka 223 super varmint . Could anyone measure theirs to see how much free space for a moderator in front of the stock . Thanks ps any moderator recommendations that fit said rifle s Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stovies Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 I have a T3 varmint in 6.5x55 and it measures 9" from the fore-tip to the end of the barrel, hope this helps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maximus otter Posted February 24 Report Share Posted February 24 On 2/18/2021 at 6:41 PM, Richiew said: Next line of thought regarding tikka 223 super varmint . Could anyone measure theirs to see how much free space for a moderator in front of the stock . Tikka T3 Super Varmint in .223: 12⅜" from tip of forend to (screwcut) muzzle crown. maximus otter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richiew Posted February 24 Author Report Share Posted February 24 Thanks for the replies much appreciated. Having a fart on finding suitable rifles for sale and actually in stock . Don’t want to wait till next year. But have a man on the case . cheers Rich Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richiew Posted February 26 Author Report Share Posted February 26 Tikka varmint 20” barrel in stainless on its way from gmk and wildcat mod to suit . happy days thanks for your replies Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maximus otter Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 7 hours ago, Richiew said: Tikka varmint 20” barrel in stainless Thing of beauty. l load 52 grain Berger HPs, 20 thou off the lands, over - IIRC - 24.6 grains of Vihtavuori N133. 3350 fps and ¼ MOA groups off the bench. maximus otter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richiew Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 Thanks very much for the load info . Got some N135 so was going to try that once I’ve got some loading gear . Full length resize or neck only ????. With 308 I’m only doing bushing bump and neck with forster dies . cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maximus otter Posted February 27 Report Share Posted February 27 2 hours ago, Richiew said: Thanks very much for the load info . Got some N135 so was going to try that once I’ve got some loading gear . Full length resize or neck only ????. With 308 I’m only doing bushing bump and neck with forster dies . cheers FL resizing. Lapua brass; CCI BR4 primers. maximus otter Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richiew Posted February 27 Author Report Share Posted February 27 Thanks very much. Always go lapua route . gonna cost a bit more but small groups are worth it. cheers Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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