Thread: Any thoughts???

Looking at getting a Tikka 6.5x55 what do people think of them

Tikka build good rifles.

6.5x55 is a bloody good hunting caliber

But what really counts is what do "You" think of them.

Cheers
Pete

Originally Posted by P38

Tikka build good rifles.

6.5x55 is a bloody good hunting caliber

But what really counts is what do "You" think of them.

Cheers
Pete

I don't really know what i think of them currently have a 7mm08

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Is this a trick question????

No may I ask why you ask if this is a trick question Shearer

It is a reloaders caliber if ever there was one,if you dont reload perhaps look at other calibers.
I dont like the T3 myself but it is a quality rifle for the money.

Yup as Cam said, to get the best out'a em performance wise you need to reload, they are accurate as & a good alround cal for most of NZ's big game beasties. If you'll guna use it in the bush alot then get a second safety hole or known as a "half cock" hole drilled in the bolt, best thing you can do to a T3

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

It is a reloaders caliber if ever there was one,if you dont reload perhaps look at other calibers.
I dont like the T3 myself but it is a quality rifle for the money.

you have me very intrigued, yes i do reload but may i ask why it is a reloaders caliber?

Originally Posted by Kiwiman

you have me very intrigued, yes i do reload but may i ask why it is a reloaders caliber?

Factory loads are fairly mild due to the older rifles available in that chambering.

Originally Posted by Kiwiman

you have me very intrigued, yes i do reload but may i ask why it is a reloaders caliber?

Factory ammo is mildly loaded due to all the older weaker actions out there chambered in the caliber.

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Good rifle in a great calibre. If you like the 708 you will love the 6.5.

I regret selling mine, and will own another one when funds allow.

Originally Posted by veitnamcam

Factory ammo is mildly loaded due to all the older weaker actions out there chambered in the caliber.

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Depends on the brand of ammo. Some of the European brands of ammo load their 6.5x55 for modern rifles as it is a popular cartridge there. American stuff tends to be loaded lighter as they dont use the modern rifles in that calibre and most of the 6.5s there are older. But I would also agree that reloading allows for more out of this calibre but that is no different from almost every other calibre.

Sorry. If that is in reference to my comment, asking if a certain brand of rifle or certain cartridge is any good is opening the can of worms and waiting for the fish to bite. If you search the forum for Tikka or 6.5x55 I am sure you will have enough reading and debate to last you a week.
Personally. I own two T3s and love them and wouldn't hesitate to take any big game animal in NZ with a 6.5x55.

Originally Posted by Shearer

Sorry. If that is in reference to my comment, asking if a certain brand of rifle or certain cartridge is any good is opening the can of worms and waiting for the fish to bite. If you search the forum for Tikka or 6.5x55 I am sure you will have enough reading and debate to last you a week.
Personally. I own two T3s and love them and wouldn't hesitate to take any big game animal in NZ with a 6.5x55.

Haha I see your point, I haven't had a Tikka or a 6.6x55 but the Tikka seems popular and as far as caliber go I've had nothing to do with this one, just knew it's an older caliber but still seems popular. Thanks for your comment