new tikka t3 magnum build

[ofl0926]

Hey whats up everyone. so I have a long action magnum donor action and I am thinking of ideas of what to caliber to build. it will be a hunting rifle for whitetail, mule deer and the occasional elk hunt. I would like to here some ideas and suggestions on calibers. I already have a 6.5 prc. I do reload but still new to it. let me know and thank you

 

[Korhil78]

All tikka actions are the same. I would go with a 7mm of some sort. You can go basic with 7mm Rem Mag or go with a wildcat like the 7mm Sherman MAX. You have a wide range of bullet selection.

 

[L.Sherm]

I would look at the saum or WSM cases, the 7 mags 300 WM ect. Will be hindered by the 3.4 mag box.
300 WSM would be perfect.

 

[Korhil78]

You can modify those magazines pretty easy to allow for more room.

 

[L.Sherm]

You may get some but I doudt you will get enough to shoot a 7 mag with 180 or a 300WM with a 215 and get it out at the neck shoulder junction. With the right reamer a 300 wsm is pretty impressive with 215 or 210

 

[ofl0926]

I would look at the saum or WSM cases, the 7 mags 300 WM ect. Will be hindered by the 3.4 mag box.
300 WSM would be perfect.

I am kinda leaning this way and in hoping to sling some Berger 215 out of it. you think 26in barrel in length?

 

[L.Sherm]

Yeah if you dont mind the length.
If you wanna shoot the 215 I'd definitely go 300WSM. Find somebody who has the right freebore or get your own made.

 

[ofl0926]

Yeah if you dont mind the length.

I dont mind. Ive carried Weatherby rifles that are 26in barrels as well. once I settle on the caliber, ill see what the builder says on barrel length.
I think the 300wsm will compliment the 6.5prc