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Browning X-Bolt, your opinion?
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<blockquote data-quote="WRG" data-source="post: 286226" data-attributes="member: 13638"><p>Though I have never shot the Tikka T3, I will give you my opnion on the X-bolt so you can compare it to any replies you get on the T3.</p><p> </p><p>I own an X-bolt in 7mm RM and with any off the shelf hunting rifle it is hit or miss whether or not you get a shooter. I believe I did. Being that I also have been rolling my own ammo for a little over 25 years for a number of calibers, I definitly have an edge over someone who doesn't. In my experience over the years with new rifles the break-in procedure is key. That coupled with a stridgent cleaning regiment makes all the difference in the world as far as accuracy goes. Break-in on my rifle consisted of 40 rounds of Vital shock ammo that impressed the s%#t out of me. I had a good feeling right from the start to say the least. I managed to work up several loads with various bullets, powders, primers, & cases. So far the Browning shoots an amazing 0.122 "CTC" 5 group shot on average consistantly with one load and with a couple others not far behind. Rearly a flier unless it's from a cold clean barrel or I didn't do my part. Rifle seems not to fussy with 63.5 to 64.0 grn of a couple different powders / bullet combinations it likes best. Must be the magic grain wieght for this rifle. Velocity right about 2930 fps.</p><p> </p><p>Don't care much for the trigger pull set a little over 3 lbs from the factory. I like all my rifles at a smigg over 1 lbs because it gives me the best accuracy with my off hand shooting style so thats gonna change. The rifle is sleek and light and the 60% bolt rise is kick ***. I plan on blue printing the action and lapping the lugs to 100%. I also like the fact the mag chambers the rounds from the center and is long enough for a bullet to be seated right to the lands with room to spare if thats what it likes. Browning was thinking there! I found mine likes the bullets I use .050 off the lands. The three lug bolt is also a good feature.</p><p> </p><p>Not sure if your looking to buy one or not, but if you are and you do, I have a couple of recipes you could try if you reload. If not the Vital shock's looked good out of mine.</p><p> </p><p>I am as intereted as you are how others like the Tikka.</p><p> </p><p>WRG</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WRG, post: 286226, member: 13638"] Though I have never shot the Tikka T3, I will give you my opnion on the X-bolt so you can compare it to any replies you get on the T3. I own an X-bolt in 7mm RM and with any off the shelf hunting rifle it is hit or miss whether or not you get a shooter. I believe I did. Being that I also have been rolling my own ammo for a little over 25 years for a number of calibers, I definitly have an edge over someone who doesn't. In my experience over the years with new rifles the break-in procedure is key. That coupled with a stridgent cleaning regiment makes all the difference in the world as far as accuracy goes. Break-in on my rifle consisted of 40 rounds of Vital shock ammo that impressed the s%#t out of me. I had a good feeling right from the start to say the least. I managed to work up several loads with various bullets, powders, primers, & cases. So far the Browning shoots an amazing 0.122 "CTC" 5 group shot on average consistantly with one load and with a couple others not far behind. Rearly a flier unless it's from a cold clean barrel or I didn't do my part. Rifle seems not to fussy with 63.5 to 64.0 grn of a couple different powders / bullet combinations it likes best. Must be the magic grain wieght for this rifle. Velocity right about 2930 fps. Don't care much for the trigger pull set a little over 3 lbs from the factory. I like all my rifles at a smigg over 1 lbs because it gives me the best accuracy with my off hand shooting style so thats gonna change. The rifle is sleek and light and the 60% bolt rise is kick ***. I plan on blue printing the action and lapping the lugs to 100%. I also like the fact the mag chambers the rounds from the center and is long enough for a bullet to be seated right to the lands with room to spare if thats what it likes. Browning was thinking there! I found mine likes the bullets I use .050 off the lands. The three lug bolt is also a good feature. Not sure if your looking to buy one or not, but if you are and you do, I have a couple of recipes you could try if you reload. If not the Vital shock's looked good out of mine. I am as intereted as you are how others like the Tikka. WRG [/QUOTE]
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