Thread: Tikka 3.715 Magazine

Originally Posted by Kelton

Not to say it wont work but twist is probably a little slow. I managed to get the 175 eldx to shoot in my finnlight 7mmrm at 3050ish fps 100mtr .3moa group then out to 400 600 800 all first shot hits but they were hot as hell looking back and i think I was cooking the brass after one firing did it with not alot of no how or respect for reloading and am thankful I didn't hurt my self I could never get them to shot again in the same brass they wouldn't shoot an apple at 100 yards at best . It's a shame sako/tikka choke the 7rm with a 1-9.5 twist . If i were you I'd test it single feeding before investing the money in the new set up and hopfully you crack a load the 180 vld is a favourite of mine keep us posted good luck mate

Thanks @Kelton. I also have some 175 eld x to try as well. They state a minimum twist rate of 1-8.5” where as the Berger’s specify 1-9”. Have been reading of a few people shooting the Berger’s with success from a 1-9.5” twist but not a lot online about the 175 eld x. Will load few single loads up to try then. I would be happy with anything over 2900fps if they will stabilise and shoot accurately. Cheers