Thread: Help me fix my Tikka!!

get a tikka t3 in 260rem (6.5-08) (better than 6.5x55) and don't touch it they work and shoot just fine out the box spend the extra money on good optics

don't lose the bolt though mags are not soo much of a biggie although you shouldn't lose ether in the bush carry it closed with an empty chamber and a full mag that ways its safe as but quick to load a round if need be and guess what the fuckin bolt cant fall out if you knock the release

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

get a tikka t3 in 260rem (6.5-08) (better than 6.5x55) and don't touch it they work and shoot just fine out the box spend the extra money on good optics

don't lose the bolt though mags are not soo much of a biggie although you shouldn't lose ether in the bush carry it closed with an empty chamber and a full mag that ways its safe as but quick to load a round if need be and guess what the fuckin bolt cant fall out if you knock the release

I'm very interested in why a. 260 is better than a 6.5x55

Originally Posted by thedrunkfish

I'm very interested in why a. 260 is better than a 6.5x55

Often thought when I wear the barrel out on my 243 m700 I would rebarrel in 260

Originally Posted by thedrunkfish

I'm very interested in why a. 260 is better than a 6.5x55

*sound of crickets*

Originally Posted by thedrunkfish

I'm very interested in why a. 260 is better than a 6.5x55

Me too

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

get a tikka t3 in 260rem (6.5-08) (better than 6.5x55) and don't touch it they work and shoot just fine out the box spend the extra money on good optics

don't lose the bolt though mags are not soo much of a biggie although you shouldn't lose ether in the bush carry it closed with an empty chamber and a full mag that ways its safe as but quick to load a round if need be and guess what the fuckin bolt cant fall out if you knock the release

Originally Posted by Maca49

Now there's one sick puppy, rather have a pimple on my arse!

Originally Posted by mikee

Me too

The short answer. The Swedes factory barrel is too short at 24" and you can't get anymore velocity past about 44gn. The .260 hits about 2 clicks higher at 800m when optimized (std). Comparing almost identical tikkas in swede and .260. <Administering self inflicted uppercut for joining in!>

Originally Posted by Dead is better

The short answer. The Swedes factory barrel is too short at 24" and you can't get anymore velocity past about 44gn. The .260 hits about 2 clicks higher at 800m when optimized (std). Comparing almost identical tikkas in swede and .260. <Administering self inflicted uppercut for joining in!>

Yep says it all absolutely fucken nothing, well that I can understand

Originally Posted by thedrunkfish

I'm very interested in why a. 260 is better than a 6.5x55

look at the info mate and work it out for yourself if your reloading its the better option for sure just look at speeds how much powder used etcetc
don't get me wong I love the 6.5x55 and owned a fair few from m96's to tikkas but if I was going to buy a new tikka tomorrow it would be 260 ive shot a few lately and read up on them and there's not much in it but I think (in my opinion) 260 has a small advantage over 6.5

Originally Posted by rambo-6mmrem

get a tikka t3 in 260rem (6.5-08) (better than 6.5x55) and don't touch it they work and shoot just fine out the box spend the extra money on good optics

don't lose the bolt though mags are not soo much of a biggie although you shouldn't lose ether in the bush carry it closed with an empty chamber and a full mag that ways its safe as but quick to load a round if need be and guess what the fuckin bolt cant fall out if you knock the release

Why is the 260 better than 6.5x55? I'm looking at a 6.5 for roe deer and moose over here, seems to be the done thing. An explanation in layman's terms would be appreciated if you have a second. Cheers.

Originally Posted by Boulderman

Why is the 260 better than 6.5x55? I'm looking at a 6.5 for roe deer and moose over here, seems to be the done thing. An explanation in layman's terms would be appreciated if you have a second. Cheers.

Would have thought a 6.5x55 would be a miles better choice in Scandinavia just because you can get (or you used to be able to) cheap training ammo from the FSR guys