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  1. 31-12-2018, 03:46 PM #1
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    Tikka .260

    After getting my so in-laws. 260 going it was time to sort mine out.
    Using Hodgdon superproformance powder and Hornady 143ELDX.
    Hard to beat the good old T3.

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    What velocity are you getting, did you chrono it?

    It would be really interesting to see some longer range drop tests with the 143gr ELD-X. I found it performed better at 300, 400, 500, 600m than any of the ballistics apps predicted. Less drop. I had to back calculate velocity to get an accurate hold calculation. Always possible the chrono is wrong of course. Either way, great bullet in 6.5mm.
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    Nice. What speeds were you getting?

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    Awesome work neil. Rifle looks good and is shooting awesome! Happy new years mate
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    Quote Originally Posted by josh86 View Post
    Nice. What speeds were you getting?

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    Yea I did with new brass which was 2820fps once fired seem to be a bit faster.
    I tried the RL16 but it wasn't as good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 25/08IMP View Post
    Yea I did with new brass which was 2820fps once fired seem to be a bit faster.
    I tried the RL16 but it wasn't as good.

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    Has the barrel been cut down?
    That DPT looks awfully long.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Beetroot View Post
    Has the barrel been cut down?
    That DPT looks awfully long.
    Barrel is 20" with standard DPT it does have my chrno hanging on the front of it.

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    My 260 Tikka is pretty slow as well, & it has a 24" barrel....
    Contact me for reloading components, brass, projectiles, powder, primers, etc

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    Mines even slower poxy tikka

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    Quote Originally Posted by 199p View Post
    Mines even slower poxy tikka

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    Yeah its frustrating when a better (more expensive) shorter barrel & smaller cartridge is faster & more accurate in the same action, compromises everywhere....

    You can't expect something worth under half as much to go as just well or better than something that's worth over twice as much....unfortunately some do....
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    I think the speed I'm getting is pretty good my other one is a 18" barrel and is doing 2811fps with the 143ELDX.
    I've seen others running a 22" Bartlian that are only getting 2900fps.


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    Its not always about speed though is it?
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    Nope ask my misses
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    Quote Originally Posted by Marty Henry View Post
    Its not always about speed though is it?
    No both these rifles shoot so well I might not need my 7mmsaum now

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    Can't beat the T3!
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