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Tikka 25-06
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<blockquote data-quote="tlshootst" data-source="post: 157409" data-attributes="member: 7375"><p>I just did some shooting this evening, no wind perfect conditions. I started out with 52.2 grains IMR 4350, 100 grain Nosler BT. Clean bore and 5 shots about 1 inch. I started moving the powder charge up 1/2 grain and then back down 1/2 grain and the groups instantly opened up 1 1/2 to 2". So after 14 shots of different loads I ran a couple of patches of Shooters Choice copper remover,followed by 5 dry patches, I didn't want to wait for the Wipe Out. I then shot 3 rounds of my first load of 52.2 grains into a .75 group. I have run about 120 rounds through this gun with a variety of loads through it and it seems to foul after 5 shots or so. So I have figured out how to get this thing to group ok but it sucks the barrel fouls so quickly. Maybe It will shape up after another 100 rounds or so. I wasn't expecting a 1/2 moa from a sporter weight rifle. I do believe any factory sporter should put 3 shots .75 to 1.00</p><p>with good reloads or there is something wrong with it.</p><p>I do agree they should have atleast a 24" tube. I have varmint weight barrels for prarie dogs but I was looking for a deer/coyote rifle to carry. The Tikka has a great trigger, that was the main reason I bought it. I would rather have a floor plate magazine instead of the clip. Just something else to lose.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="tlshootst, post: 157409, member: 7375"] I just did some shooting this evening, no wind perfect conditions. I started out with 52.2 grains IMR 4350, 100 grain Nosler BT. Clean bore and 5 shots about 1 inch. I started moving the powder charge up 1/2 grain and then back down 1/2 grain and the groups instantly opened up 1 1/2 to 2". So after 14 shots of different loads I ran a couple of patches of Shooters Choice copper remover,followed by 5 dry patches, I didn't want to wait for the Wipe Out. I then shot 3 rounds of my first load of 52.2 grains into a .75 group. I have run about 120 rounds through this gun with a variety of loads through it and it seems to foul after 5 shots or so. So I have figured out how to get this thing to group ok but it sucks the barrel fouls so quickly. Maybe It will shape up after another 100 rounds or so. I wasn't expecting a 1/2 moa from a sporter weight rifle. I do believe any factory sporter should put 3 shots .75 to 1.00 with good reloads or there is something wrong with it. I do agree they should have atleast a 24" tube. I have varmint weight barrels for prarie dogs but I was looking for a deer/coyote rifle to carry. The Tikka has a great trigger, that was the main reason I bought it. I would rather have a floor plate magazine instead of the clip. Just something else to lose. [/QUOTE]
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