Thread: Help me fix my Tikka!!

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!>