Sorry for the hi jack Mac :DQuote:
Originally Posted by mayfly
So i got rid of those two plastic nubs, i can now get paper past that point but it gets stuck again well forward of the front screw. Do i start taking more off the sides?
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Sorry for the hi jack Mac :DQuote:
Originally Posted by mayfly
So i got rid of those two plastic nubs, i can now get paper past that point but it gets stuck again well forward of the front screw. Do i start taking more off the sides?
What is the length like on the 223 ACI mags? My 223 mag is to short for what I would like to do, but I'm probably going to modify it. Are the ACI ones better for length?Quote:
Originally Posted by mayfly
Would be cool to have a 10 shot mag, but I do quite like the soft, non-stabby lines of the factory mag and bottom metal/plastic.
I came across this too and subsequently got a socket that was a bit larger than the current channel, and sanded the whole thing wider everywhere and now have a very generous gap the whole way along. This is probably your best bet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
What front screw? If you can get a dollar note this far you're all good!Attachment 27585Quote:
Originally Posted by Gibo
Don't know about .223 aci mags,as far as I know they only make 308,300,338lm,but could be wrong,if yours is a tikka look up the TIKKA PERFORMANCE CENTER ,Jason is great to deal with and exports to nzQuote:
Originally Posted by Beetroot
Im good then :DQuote:
Originally Posted by mayfly
Ok second look, not quite there. Socket and sand :DQuote:
Originally Posted by mayfly
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Hi @upstalker, I got that because the places/shops I have around me didn't have it in any brand and I have a spare piccatiny rail.
Listening all of the feedback you guys gave me I just bought couple box of ammo Norma 140gr and Hornady 139gr. Also got another ring (Warne again) but this time to fit straight on the action dive tail
Let's wait and see the results.
Thank you
Good luck Mac, my T3 loved norma factory ammo as far as factory goes anyway.
Just floated me barrel a bit better. Range test this weekend me thinks :D
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Factory ammo is just like reloading; Taylor the ammo to suit the rifle. Find what works and stick to it.Quote:
Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA
I know a few guys with Tikka rifles and most seem to like the Federal Blue box stuff, but there are heaps of factory options out there.
Enjoy.
@Gibo
Is that a HS-T or a PST?
Just the HS mate. Im a bush hobit thats trying to extend the legs so wanted turret covers:DQuote:
Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA
I have 2 HST(4-16x44) and a PST(6-24x50)
Pretty good gear aye :DQuote:
Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA
i've got warnes on my tikka and there excellent all you need is to do them up and tight as you can using the short bit of the allen key in your fingers.... your fingers hurt like hell before you can do any damage to anything.
Once i've done that i back each of off at a time put a drop of lock tite on and good as gold, worked well for me. I've learnt things don't have to be uber tight to work well.
Ok everybody!
Listening all the feedback I received, and appreciated, I bought s new set of rings(still the Warne brand) but now in the ringt model for he Tikka dovetail.
I put everything back together with my Vortex Viper HS-T and so far it is looking stunning.
I have someone interested in my rifle so I am holding back for few days and see if It will go or stay. I also bought a box each of Norma and Federal blue box ammo to check it. Fingers cross I "may" give you all a feedback regards the results.
Thank you a lot for all the help and info.
Mac
Good evening!
Great "funny" news.
Had a chat with a friend and we went to his 100mt spot for some shooting today. During the drive to the site i did explain everything to him and he also gave me exactly the same advises i got from you guys, so, i really did a great job during my preparation.
Everything set and i fire my first 4 rounds with the Federal blue box 150gr and the results wasn't as expected. gave it a while to cool down and had another string of fire, still no success, photo bellow.
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After the disappoint start "we decide to swap the ammo for the Norma 140gr, huh, funny but not funny…
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had another wait for the cool down and here we go again,
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OK, it is not working, what to do? So Shaun and I start to review everything, scope rings, bedding, suppressor fitting, bipod and everything was looking good. Another while shooting tracers with the .22 at a little still plate at 100mts and i start again.Back to the Federal ammo and?!?!we could not find were the other 2 rounds end up…
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OK, so back to square zero, think and think, lets carry on playing with the .22 and our 7mm Rem Mag too. So load development and i was happy with the results.
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OK, time is running out as the bad weather is approaching and it will be dark soon. Shaun suggest to have a go and take the shooter error from the question. Boom, and he quickly said, "something is wrong with this rifle" Attachment 27779. As we didn't have time to swap targets Shaun decide to aim to the green ballon and you can see the result.
OK, it is a last go, i have just a few more cartridge in hand, Shaun suggest to take the suppressor of and he had another go with the 2 Federal we have in sight, not happy with the result he just "quit", i got the last 4 Norma rounds and had also had a go without the suppressor. LOL!
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So, resuming. We could not find a reasonable explanation for what is/was happening till the VERY LAST 4 shots, we discuss all the shooting during our drive back to his place and i decide, that is it, i will keep this rifle and will work out a load for it sometime in the near future, UNLESS, someone interested in a 7mm-08 want to buy it.
In total i put another 38 rounds thru it today, what count 78 rounds fire in this round.
Setup is, Tikka T3 Lite in 7mm-08, Harris Bipod, Vortex Viper HS-T 4-16X44 SFP, 30mm Warne rings(suitable for Tikka dovetail action rail) shooting from a rest bag under the stock.
Thank you a lot for all of you guys who kindly gave me all of those feedbacks, i really appreciate it.
Signing out for now with more updates about my hand loads in the future.
Mac
For sale is ONLY the rifle and suppressor.Quote:
Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA
I am sorry for some spelling erros and my "bad" english.
Mac
So it is the suppressor then.
Can you see any sign of bullet strike inside it?
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Suppressor by the looks of it,I've had similar issues with one of mine. What brand is it mac?
So, sounds like is the suppressor, however, even the first few(5or6) shots without it the rifle was still shooting all over the place, only after our hopes already gone it shot well.
The suppressor is a "GunCity Hushpower", cheap stuff I got in a disappointing deal with them.
My DPT should arrive today for my varmint/LR rifle and them I will work out how to pay another for this rifle.
Thank you @veitnamcam, @mayfly and everyone who help me with some advise and suggestions, very much appreciated.
Mac
Was the bore clean prior to shooting these 5 or 6? May have needed to 'foul up' a bit then settled into its work?Quote:
Originally Posted by PERRISCICABA
So @Gibo, no it was not, I did pass thru my bore snake during the afternoon in few occasions but in the last 8-10 rounds went the "results" changed it was "dirt".
