Thread: 18" Model Seven 223

Originally Posted by gonetropo

whats the yellowish threads over the carbon fibre ??

paint splatter, its a Manners finish they do, just what was in stock. I dont mind it

@gimp, does that Manners fit a normal Model 7 or do you have to bed/alter it at all? Rough cost of it mate?

I think the Manners comes in a model 7 inlet. Stock was $1450 I think.

tidy wee rifle indeed...looks like you putting it to good use.

Impressive rifle and performance.
I'd really like to try the same load with my T3X 223 with 1:8 twist, but don't think the magazine is going to be long enough.

Originally Posted by Synthetic

Impressive rifle and performance.
I'd really like to try the same load with my T3X 223 with 1:8 twist, but don't think the magazine is going to be long enough.

Can you not just buy a M action mag? Be worth it as your tikka will eat up those 73-80gr eldms. @GWH has a 1:8 tikka and it is ruthless with those 75gr~ eldms

Originally Posted by superdiver

Can you not just buy a M action mag? Be worth it as your tikka will eat up those 73-80gr eldms. @GWH has a 1:8 tikka and it is ruthless with those 75gr~ eldms

The feed lips on the M mag are too far apart for the 223 case

Originally Posted by Synthetic

Impressive rifle and performance.
I'd really like to try the same load with my T3X 223 with 1:8 twist, but don't think the magazine is going to be long enough.

@Synthetic A useful alternative is the 77 grn Sierra Tipped Match King which are designed for the shorter AR type mags. They perform well on deer.

Look at this: (page 10) https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...-deer-antelope

Originally Posted by Tahr

@Synthetic A useful alternative is the 77 grn Sierra Tipped Match King which are designed for the shorter AR type mags. They perform well on deer.

Look at this: (page 10) https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbth...-deer-antelope

Not wanting to hi-jack this thread about Gimp's excellent rifle that Greg put together, but Ive now tried these 77 grn Sierra TMK at Tikka mag length (2.300") with a reasonably stout load of 2206H. 2900 fps from 22" barrel. Very good groups. Prospects are looking good.

@Synthetic, look up waters rifleman magazines sold over here. He makes and sells tikka .223 mags in a range of lengths up to 2.6 inches specifically for the 80 gn projectile loads.