Thread: Tikka 6x45 / 6mm-223

Finally got down to the Property today ( Weather and Work has just got in the way ) and shot the Tikka for the first time .
These groups were shot prone , Harris Bi-Pod , rear Bag at 100m ( laser Range Finder )
The first 3 shots were to get it on paper and I cleaned between each shot and adjusted scope .
I'm very happy with the results and just sent a text to Lee at Trentech to say he is now my favourite Gunsmith
I didn't bother using the Chronograph today , because all I was interested in was knowing that the Rifle went " Bang " and that it could hit the side of a Beer Carton at 100m
I'm going to load up 100 rounds of the 25.8gn load and just shoot it .
After that the barrel will probably speed up a bit and the real load development will begin ( different powders , seating depths , projectiles etc )
I know 3 shot groups aren't exactly conclusive but when my first 21 shots ( 7 x 3 shot groups ) average under 12mm with three different powder charges , I'm not unhappy .

Nice!

@Ground Control
Good stuff. That's pretty typical accuracy from the 6x45, mine were the same straight up with 85gr & under. Good case/ powder volume / bullet combination, it was a popular BR round until the PPC came along.

Just a bit of an update .

I chornographed the 6x45 the other day .
The barrel had 95 rounds through it up to that point , so the last 5 rounds of the 100 cases I had loaded were tested for velocity .

edit - should mention the load

85gn Sierra hpbt
Starline brass
CCI 450
2206H 25.8gn

2865fps AV / SD of 11fps .

This load is basically the first one tried without any development or Fecking around . After 75 Rounds of shooting groups at 200m it is averaging 30.4mm / 200m = 0.522moa ( that average is all shots and includes the odd shot that was my fault etc that ruin an otherwise great group , shot in my paddock prone with Harris Bipod and Rear Bag )
It shows no signs of pressure and the primers etc are fine .
The powder weight of 25.8gn of 2206H is the max I can cram into the case , so have reached the limit of velocity with this load .
But to be honest this has exceeded my expectations and I'm very happy .
I will be playing with other Powders / Projectiles / seating depths but for now it's fun to shoot what I've got .