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What do u think I should do? I need a new project!
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<blockquote data-quote="rbTanzan" data-source="post: 1649791" data-attributes="member: 53978"><p>As many have mentioned, the Tikka is basically an '06-length action. That means that you can choose any cartridge up to about 2.6-2.65". There is no limitation to .308Win/2.015"-long cartridges.</p><p></p><p>Frankly, the small calibers sound like they are more than adequately covered. Because of bullet shapes and BC, anything that you may want to do in .224" should be adequately covered by your .243"-diameter cartridges.</p><p></p><p>So go big. </p><p>338" is calling you softly. </p><p>How big?</p><p>You could do a 338 PRC in a standard Tikka action with some careful gunsmithing on the bolt, either opening or replacing. A PRC is basically a 375 Ruger. If you give a 338 PRC a long sloping "458-style" throat you could single-load the longest bullets with exceptionally high BC's for long range wind resistance. (An 8" twist would help for longest bullet options.) For hunting, your second shot could be something like a Barnes 250gn LRX with .602 BC or Nos AB or Berger. If you did not want to wildcat a 338 PRC, then a functional equivalent would be a 33 Nosler with a long sloping throat. You would have a great long-range rig that would be light enough to carry on a mountain. Not too shabby.</p><p></p><p>Of course, it would be easier to start with a Tikka 3x 338WM than converting the bolt of a 6.5CR. A 1/4" barrel set-back would still allow you to keep a 24-inch "original" barrel, should you wish. A new barrel would allow a tighter twist than a standard 10" 338WinMag. Trades or sales might get you the easier platform without too much trouble. You seem to be enjoying the planning as well as the shooting.<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="rbTanzan, post: 1649791, member: 53978"] As many have mentioned, the Tikka is basically an '06-length action. That means that you can choose any cartridge up to about 2.6-2.65". There is no limitation to .308Win/2.015"-long cartridges. Frankly, the small calibers sound like they are more than adequately covered. Because of bullet shapes and BC, anything that you may want to do in .224" should be adequately covered by your .243"-diameter cartridges. So go big. 338" is calling you softly. How big? You could do a 338 PRC in a standard Tikka action with some careful gunsmithing on the bolt, either opening or replacing. A PRC is basically a 375 Ruger. If you give a 338 PRC a long sloping "458-style" throat you could single-load the longest bullets with exceptionally high BC's for long range wind resistance. (An 8" twist would help for longest bullet options.) For hunting, your second shot could be something like a Barnes 250gn LRX with .602 BC or Nos AB or Berger. If you did not want to wildcat a 338 PRC, then a functional equivalent would be a 33 Nosler with a long sloping throat. You would have a great long-range rig that would be light enough to carry on a mountain. Not too shabby. Of course, it would be easier to start with a Tikka 3x 338WM than converting the bolt of a 6.5CR. A 1/4" barrel set-back would still allow you to keep a 24-inch "original" barrel, should you wish. A new barrel would allow a tighter twist than a standard 10" 338WinMag. Trades or sales might get you the easier platform without too much trouble. You seem to be enjoying the planning as well as the shooting.:) [/QUOTE]
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