Can anyone speak with actual knowledge about the barrel on the Tikka Bush Hunter rifle? Is it a standard Tikka barrel or something with a heavier profile? I would have assumed a standard barrel, but someone who should know thinks the latter.
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Can anyone speak with actual knowledge about the barrel on the Tikka Bush Hunter rifle? Is it a standard Tikka barrel or something with a heavier profile? I would have assumed a standard barrel, but someone who should know thinks the latter.
It is the new D18 barrel that is found on the Veil Alpine, Wideland, S20s and Roughtech.
It is heavier than the standard lite or super lite barrel. This was the only way we were getting sign off from Sako product development for the 16” barrel run. It has more meat around the throat than standard to allow for a shorter stiffer barrel and more shots before groups open
@mcche171 what is the weight of the Tikka bush hunter?
Edit, i see it is 2.55kg
I would say it’s every bit as heavy or lite (glass half full or half empty) as the standard T3 I did not find it light at all and poorly balanced that was before the can will make for a very muzzle heavy rifle
"Balance" can be a bit of a personal thing. Personally I prefer something with a bit of weight in the nose. I don't shoot muzzle light rifles well.
Once you put a can and optic on it, it is a very nicely balanced rifle that points great and is easy to shoot off hand.
When holding the rifle alone, you are holding it on the heaviest part (the throat) so that’s why you feel the weight. They shoot the 123gr, 150gr and 165gr into less than half an inch.
Thank you.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcche171
Any one running one of the new 308 bush hunters?
Yep. Shooting Sako 150gr into 1/2” at 2670fps.
@mcche171 take it you are running a suppressor? read the 16" can be a bit noisy. Whats the recoil like?
Yep. I have a Hardy Gen 6 on it. Works well and recoil is light. Noise without it would be bad, but good as gold with it on
Sorry to dredge up an old thread, but saves a new one,
Anyone know what twist rate is on these? The standard t3 308 is 1:11? Did these get a faster one by chance?
yap. Shooting Winchester Deer extreme copper impact 150gr less than 0.5" with DPT. MV detected by Labradar 2530 fps. Recoil is ok with the DPTQuote:
Originally Posted by bigbear
Got a red double lungs shot 160++ meters. It dropped within 5 meters after impact.
I am happy with the bush hunter to be honest.
@mcche171 can you help this Southerner out with the twist rate?Quote:
Originally Posted by Southerner223
I am also interested as I just presumed 1:11 [emoji106]
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Hi. Yep 1:11
Pretty much can't buy one new now. Beretta NZ are considering doing another run.
Still new ones in stores must just be whats in stock is in stock
Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by mcche171
Was expected but thought I'd check. Was hoping abit faster to try build a sub shooter. Then again, any excuse to own a 308 regardless is a good one!
the standard tikka barrels work fine for roberts 151gr cast bullets at subsonic speedsQuote:
Originally Posted by Southerner223
My 16" T3 shoots 190gn Sub-X very well.Quote:
Originally Posted by Southerner223
If you could find a cheap second hand tikka probably only work out a couple of hundred dollars more to rebarrel it to a faster twist.Quote:
Originally Posted by Southerner223
Might I ask what load you are using and at what speeds? thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill999
Correct. We have just finished taking store orders for another run early next year for 16” .223 and 308. This time with a standard profile barrel and an enlarged bolt knobQuote:
Originally Posted by MB
I'm sure they will sell well. It's what the people want.Quote:
Originally Posted by mcche171
TrailbossQuote:
Originally Posted by STC
My data isn’t clear enough in my reloading book to repeat
Start at 8gr work down
Make sure to crimp
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