Load data for tikka t3 in .243

[Walleye Steve]

I just bought a new tikka that I plan to use for protecting cattle from coyotes. Does anyone out there have a good recipe for this rifle. I would like to shoot a bullet between 70&90 grains as I live in extremely windy country. Thanks for any help

 

[wasskeet]

I had one that shot Hornady factory 75gr VMax so well, I didn't bother reloading. Sub half MOA regularly for 3 shots. Nothing above 90gr. shot under an inch - probably the 1-10" twist.

 

[hawks667]

Running 87Gr Vmax @3200 fps in my T3x Varmint Hunter. Pretty much devastating on critters & shoot very well!!

Powder is 43 grains ADI 2209, COAL 2.660

 

[H2odoctor]

Does it have the new 1:8 twist? Heavier is better. I'd think 87 gr VMax, 90 gr ELD-X would serve you very well.


Don't forget about Sierra's 90 gr Gamechanger. I've had superb results on accuracy and knockdown with them.

 

[Walleye Steve]

Thanks guys. I appreciate your help

 

[catch 22]

My Kimber 243 shoots under MOA with the following:
85gr Gameking/42.0gr RL 17/OAL 2.650/3228 fps
85gr TSX/45.5gr Hunter/CCI LRM/OAL 2.650/3247fps
90gr Hotcor/44.0gr Hunter/CCI LRM/OAL 2.660/3106fps
100gr Grandslam/46.5gr 780/LRM/OAL 2.625/3027fps
The Granslam is magic on deer.

 

[FEENIX]

I just bought a new tikka that I plan to use for protecting cattle from coyotes. Does anyone out there have a good recipe for this rifle. I would like to shoot a bullet between 70&90 grains as I live in extremely windy country. Thanks for any help

As with anything else, YMMV. Load the heaviest and highest BC that your barrel twist can stabilize and shoot well out of your rifle. If yours is a 1:10", consider the Berger 90 Match BT Target behind 51g Ramshot Magnum to generate 3137 FPS out of 24" barrel. Good luck!

 

[Walleye Steve]

My barrel twist is the new 1:8.

 

[coyote wacker]

I have shot out the barrel on my pre-64 Winchester with around 4000 + rounds that I know of and started on my new generation Winchester 70 BACO....theres only one load that I use Sierra 85 gr. BTHP....I keep it around 3100 fps....

 

[Walleye Steve]

Thank you

 

[AGGRO]

Is it legal to use leg hold traps? That was my go to for Coyotes.

 

[Gary in MD]

My 243 loves the 75 grain Vmax and 95 grain ballistic tips with IMR 4350

 

[Walleye Steve]

I have shot out the barrel on my pre-64 Winchester with around 4000 + rounds that I know of and started on my new generation Winchester 70 BACO....theres only one load that I use Sierra 85 gr. BTHP....I keep it around 3100 fps....

Thanks

My 243 loves the 75 grain Vmax and 95 grain ballistic tips with IMR 4350

does your rifle have a 1:8 twist?

 

[FEENIX]

My barrel twist is the new 1:8.

108 Berger Match BT target behind 47.4 Ramshot Magnum propels it to 2890 FPS out of 24" barrel.