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    Quote Originally Posted by deye223 View Post
    Nope the main reason to go 308 is barrel life it's nearly twice the creed in accuracy life
    True.

    But for the average hunter/casual target shooter barrel life isn't a concern unless you are talking real barrel burners (600-1000 rounds etc).
    The amount of rifles you see listed here and TM with burnt out barrels (very very few) is proof enough.

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    Quote Originally Posted by caberslash View Post
    Another beginner dead set on burning money.

    Classifieds incoming in 6-8 months
    If you buy shite, you buy twice.

    Why is the Tikka T3x Tac A1 something that a beginner would want to sell... and why?

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    Quote Originally Posted by zeropak View Post
    but if you want a rifle for long range shooting at gongs and the like then go for the TAC A1 they are a fantastic piece of Kit for that sort of thing.
    Yes that is what it will be for... then in time when I begin to hunt, I will get something specifically for hunting... but at the moment I am happy to learn the trade with target shooting.

    So you would go for 6,5 Creedmore rather than .308?

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    yes. 100% get a 6.5 cm.
    Im fan on the 260rem but would never tell anyone to buy one. Just get the creed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Eamonn View Post
    Yes that is what it will be for... then in time when I begin to hunt, I will get something specifically for hunting... but at the moment I am happy to learn the trade with target shooting.

    So you would go for 6,5 Creedmore rather than .308?
    Definitely the Creedmoor. Better ballistics when the ranges get longer, lighter recoil and you can load with either small or large rifle primers.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blair993 View Post
    yes. 100% get a 6.5 cm.
    Im fan on the 260rem but would never tell anyone to buy one. Just get the creed.
    Thank you for this, as I then went and found a video on the Hornby podcast talking of this fact, saying the 6.5 Creedmoor is great in the longer distances. Given my Tikka Tac 3 will mostly be a long range shooter that sounds perfect. The low recoil, flat travel, etc...

    Also I heard them talk of the "6.5 PRC"... which was quite interesting, from the long range side of things.

    I can always get a super light weight .308 for hunting, once I've learnt the trade.

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    Thanks for this.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zeropak View Post
    Definitely the Creedmoor. Better ballistics when the ranges get longer, lighter recoil and you can load with either small or large rifle primers.
    I'll get into the reloading side of things all in good time. At the moment, I'm just trying to get the whole picture of gun, scope, bullet performance, etc...

    Thanks.

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    Hi Eamon,

    I'm just wondering a few things here. I'm not having a go at you, just wondering about how it was you came around to wanting a tactical rifle, and how you came to that decision. Have you ever handled or used one of these ??

    They are a cool rifle, incredibly accurate in the right hands. Deadly out in the field with the right optics and operator.

    BUT!!, they are very heavy once you get said optics on them. It's not the sort of rifle you cart through the bush. The skills that you may learn from shooting this rifle at longer range are cool, but because the rifle is so technical and sensitive, you may struggle to transfer those skills to a hunting rifle unless you are going to shoot a LOT of ammunition down the range.

    I don't think they are a 'beginners' rifle. Yes, you have to start somewhere, I know that.

    Having said that I think you're being a bit hard on the guy 'Caberslash'.

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    Quote Originally Posted by tac a1 View Post
    Hi Eamon,

    I'm just wondering a few things here. I'm not having a go at you, just wondering about how it was you came around to wanting a tactical rifle, and how you came to that decision. Have you ever handled or used one of these ??

    They are a cool rifle, incredibly accurate in the right hands. Deadly out in the field with the right optics and operator.

    BUT!!, they are very heavy once you get said optics on them. It's not the sort of rifle you cart through the bush. The skills that you may learn from shooting this rifle at longer range are cool, but because the rifle is so technical and sensitive, you may struggle to transfer those skills to a hunting rifle unless you are going to shoot a LOT of ammunition down the range.

    I don't think they are a 'beginners' rifle. Yes, you have to start somewhere, I know that.

    Having said that I think you're being a bit hard on the guy 'Caberslash'.
    I totally disagree.
    The OP just needs to finds the right mentor(s).
    First time shooters zap an egg @415m at our club shoots with little tuition from the owner of a well dialled in Tac A1 at. The fundamentals learnt range shooting can only make someone a better field marksman. The op will learn soon enough shooting is the lesser skill set to stalking and animal behaviour along with the caveats of application specific gear etcetera.
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    There's been no mention of any 'mentor' involved in any of these posts.

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    Do you have a gun license @Eamonn?

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    Quote Originally Posted by tac a1 View Post
    There's been no mention of any 'mentor' involved in any of these posts.
    I guess my post was referencing your statement about it not being a beginners rifle.

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    Oh don't get me wrong, if you can learn from someone who is experienced, so much the better. There's just been no mention of assistance with it, that's all.

    And with this rifle and its capabilities, that would be so much better.

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    Not sure how to tag, but where are you based Eamonn?
    In Taranaki we have a few field shoots and long range shoots, you should come along to one and see what people are using and you'll be able to soak up some knowledge and experiance as well
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