Thread: advice on buying

Tikka T3 6.5-284 | Trade Me

hi this rifle has the factory tikka t3 barrel assume it was a 6.5 x55 orignaly, do you think this is a good buy or should i wait for something with a costom barrel to come along for sale (looking for a hunting, 284)

However many here will "slam" me and probably you for this comment, if you don't want a 6.5x55 just get the 7-08, it is your "284" caliber ready to go with no hassle.
Just my opinion, then, if you looking for something a bit more "refine or custom" wait for the right opportunity or buy one new made to your "needs/likes"

Good luck.

By the way, 6.5x284 is an awesome caliber too, even better for those who reload for it.

I personally think that is overpriced.

Yep if you are going to reload that is a fine calibre...if not I have set up 3 T3's in 7mm08 and all are 0.5MOA or better. Resale will be easier with a standard calibre too.

Hi I have the same rifle but with a 20" fluted barrel but are wishing it had a 22" I guess you need to look at new price as a lot of places will do you a 6.5x55 at $1100 then it is just a simple rechamber which won't cost a lot.
I paid $1500 for mine with suppressor and dies as well as fluted bolt and barrel. So i will let you decide if it is a good buy or not, if I did it again I would prob get a .260 and leave barrel at 22" as there is not a lot of difference between the two for the extra 10 grains of powder used.

^ Good advice.

yea im thinking i mite just get a 6.5x55 tikka but know il regret not haveing that extra fps after a while,am going to start reloading and want something i can shoot a bit futher with and seems like 6.5mm 130-140 grain bullet have the best weight/BC for deer/pigs, if i go to 7mm to something like 7mm wsm then im going to a 168grain bullet to get the same bc and dont really plan on trying to shoot that far

Yea 130 and 140 in 6.5 are good but my 6.5/284 are only getting 2800fps with 130grn so almost the same as a good .260 with 22" barrel with less recoil and less noise.

6.5-284 | Trade Me

this just came up for sale what ya think its worth?

Stick with 6.5x55, deer iv shot couldn't tell the difference between
A few 100fps,

A fluted bolt and spare mag is not worth over a grand

Over priced I think new Tikka $1100 new True flight fitted $820 all up $1920 New price

Originally Posted by 1justin

yea im thinking i mite just get a 6.5x55 tikka but know il regret not haveing that extra fps after a while,am going to start reloading and want something i can shoot a bit futher with and seems like 6.5mm 130-140 grain bullet have the best weight/BC for deer/pigs, if i go to 7mm to something like 7mm wsm then im going to a 168grain bullet to get the same bc and dont really plan on trying to shoot that far

if at some point you feel that 6.5x55 doesn't cut it its just as easy to rechamber to 6.5/06 to get the same performance as the 6.5x284 personally nothing wrong with the 55 it will serve you well for many years and still kills deer dead.

yip both over priced bet they dont sell