Snowz Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Thought i'd post a picture of my Tikka .223 that I've thinking of getting a new barrel for. I bought the Burris scope off of a - and just sorted some new rings out and fitted the scope, so thought i better go zero it in yesterday as the weather was perfect, Only using factory ammo at the moment as still sorting out the .223 reloading equipment and i found that the Feds shoot well enough for foxing before. we was shooting at 100yds for zero then at 170 yards at some targets and clays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streeker59 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Sweet bit of kit sniper. What groups are you achieving with the factory ammo ? I guarantee you'll do better if you reload for it.. 8" or 12" twist barrel ? Grant.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowz Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Sweet bit of kit sniper. What groups are you achieving with the factory ammo ?I guarantee you'll do better if you reload for it.. 8" or 12" twist barrel ? Grant.. with the factory ammo i get a good thumb nail group @100yds, its a 1:12 twist barrel but saving up for a custom 1:8 twist after xmas. Just getting the reloading dies for xmas and will reload the .223 as i already reload my .22k hornet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streeker59 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Before you go spending cash on a new barrel, try the following. Berger 60 grn match flat based hollow point over 24 grains Varget. Other 60 grn bullets that work nicely are Sierra 60's and Hornady 60's. I've used all of them out to 300 yards and they hold the V bull very nicely indeed. The Berger does it far tighter though. Few gunnies stock the Berger but Bushwear will post them out at £29.95 a box plus post and i believe Norman Clark does them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowz Posted December 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Before you go spending cash on a new barrel, try the following. Berger 60 grn match flat based hollow point over 24 grains Varget. Other 60 grn bullets that work nicely are Sierra 60's and Hornady 60's. I've used all of them out to 300 yards and they hold the V bull very nicely indeed. The Berger does it far tighter though. Few gunnies stock the Berger but Bushwear will post them out at £29.95 a box plus post and i believe Norman Clark does them too. will try them for now but want to try shooting out to further ranges thats why i wanted a tighter twist for heavier bullets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil Posted December 26, 2009 Report Share Posted December 26, 2009 hi what twist is the barrell my t3 is 1in8 and i have shot 600 yards using 69 grain tips neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streeker59 Posted December 27, 2009 Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 hiwhat twist is the barrell my t3 is 1in8 and i have shot 600 yards using 69 grain tips neil Snipers is a 1 in 12" Neil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowz Posted December 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 27, 2009 hiwhat twist is the barrell my t3 is 1in8 and i have shot 600 yards using 69 grain tips neil Snipers is a 1 in 12" Neil yes its a 1:12 twist, and just found out its been re barreled sometime so going to get it checked out by a gun smith to see what condition the internals are. Had some Redding comp bullet seating die, type "S" neck sizing die and body die for Xmas along with other bits so will be ready to reload now and going to try to see if i can stabilize some 60grn bullets or heavier also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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