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.264 bullet choice for deer at extended ranges with 6.5x55?
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<blockquote data-quote="Dano1" data-source="post: 901046" data-attributes="member: 14209"><p>You are lucky that you have a 1-8"twist bbl so you can shoot anything that's out there as far as bullet weight goes. </p><p> </p><p>I built a 6.5-06AI a few years back and when I did, I had bought a discounted Shilen 1-9 twist bbl that saved me $200, I wish I had waited and bought a 1-9 because I wanted to shoot 140g Berger VLDs, I tried for a year to "make them" shoot, but the rifle knew better, I also tried 130g Berger VLDs with no luck either. Fustrated, I tried Hornady 129g SSTs and what do you know. 1 hole groups! It shot them consistently. I was also pleased to see that the 129g Interbond had the exact same BC.</p><p> </p><p>As far as longrange accuracy, I have shot this bullet out to 1000yds as I am indeed pleased with the accuracy of this bullet. I was able to shoot a 10" group with 10 shots. Quite pleased. The Interbonds had enough energy to punch through a 5" wooden post that we used to hold the target at that distance as well.</p><p> </p><p>I am concerned with the magazine length of your Tikka, The Bergers really need to be seated out to the lands of the rifling and may be too long for your short action.</p><p> </p><p>While the BC of the Hornady isn't as high as the Berger, they are a good compromise when you can't get them.</p><p> </p><p>Hope this helps,</p><p> </p><p>Dan</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dano1, post: 901046, member: 14209"] You are lucky that you have a 1-8"twist bbl so you can shoot anything that's out there as far as bullet weight goes. I built a 6.5-06AI a few years back and when I did, I had bought a discounted Shilen 1-9 twist bbl that saved me $200, I wish I had waited and bought a 1-9 because I wanted to shoot 140g Berger VLDs, I tried for a year to "make them" shoot, but the rifle knew better, I also tried 130g Berger VLDs with no luck either. Fustrated, I tried Hornady 129g SSTs and what do you know. 1 hole groups! It shot them consistently. I was also pleased to see that the 129g Interbond had the exact same BC. As far as longrange accuracy, I have shot this bullet out to 1000yds as I am indeed pleased with the accuracy of this bullet. I was able to shoot a 10" group with 10 shots. Quite pleased. The Interbonds had enough energy to punch through a 5" wooden post that we used to hold the target at that distance as well. I am concerned with the magazine length of your Tikka, The Bergers really need to be seated out to the lands of the rifling and may be too long for your short action. While the BC of the Hornady isn't as high as the Berger, they are a good compromise when you can't get them. Hope this helps, Dan [/QUOTE]
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