Tikka T3 270 WSM velocities?????

I have the same rig and have had great success. no issues other than barrel heat up. I am running 61 gr of RL-19 at mag length in Win brass, fed 215m primer, noz 140gr ballistic tips, full length RCBS dies. 3080fps is the sweet spot for my Tikka. with this load i am able to get .435 inch groups at 100, .68 at 200, .75 at 300 and 2 inch at 400 (nut behind the wheel problem , I do believe).

I have been waiting for the funds to finish the rebuild of the gun for going on 2 years. I have a Brux 8 twist, in #10 contour waiting in the safe, and 100 Matrix 175gr VLD's, that will be single fed do to being to long for factory mag and I dont feel like making the switch to ASICS system. The man you really need to talk to is Tikka Mike and BignGreen. both of those have t3's in 270wsm i do believe and are a cornucopia of information.

Good luck, stay safe, have tons of fun
Craig

tikkat3279WSM, thanks for posting your info. Nice to know others are looking for the same accuracy that i seek. Those figures are impressive. You are confirming my belief that this rifle/cartridge combo can produce exceptional accuracy. My rifle would only print 1.5" 3 shot groups with the 130 gn Hornady SP and Magpro. I just decided to use H414 and try it again. The starting load of 54 gn, new win cases, seating depth at the cannelure produced .52" for 3 shots. I throw all powder charges and weigh/check every fifth charge.

About your rifle build, please tell us more. Please keep us posted on the results. I for one think it has real possibilities. Good Luck.
 
Ezekiel, the rifle is being built as a just to see if if I can kinda deal. I live in eastern Pa and will be trying to get to the 1000 yds ranges here . I want to see if I can shoot accuracy a that range. The Tikka action is really great. So, I decided, what the heck. With the matrix 165 and 175 pills, it should be great. Stock will he a manners t4 Tikka, heavy fill with the upgraded stainless block.
 
Trm82, thanks for posting on RL17. I read somewhere else that RL17 was "THE" powder. Thanks for confirming it's usefulness. I will try it. I can't say enough good about this rifle/cartridge combo. After 4 nice Blacktail Bucks and 3 Black Bear to 400 lbs all one shot kills it's effectiveness has been confirmed. Thanks for all the info. Never had a problem with the Tikka T3 in a hunting situation. I would not hesitate to take larger game with it.
I would hunt anything in North America that stands on hooves with the 270 wsm.
 
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