tikka t3 25-06 accuracy

[horsey300]

I'm starting to reload so component bullets are also an option although my skill will likely be the limiting factor in those.

110 gr nab seems to be the lightest bonded bullet I'm seeing, there are monos in lighter weights.....3150 should be doable ish, jbm says it should be stable in your 10 twister, the 115 partition should probably work too. The 100 gr barnes ttsx looks closer to the bottom end of stability, still a little wiggle room but not a lot, the 117 hornady sp looks good, 110 eldx is on the lower edge but again, still wiggle room, not bonded though... seems like you "should" have found a factory load that did better than it did... it's POSSIBLE the lands are farther away than they should be.... but I'd say something definitely seems funny. Then again, maybe you just found a rarer picky Tikka. I'd not beat myself up too hard if load development proves more patience testing.

 

[codytrucker]

I'll have to pick up some gamekings, I have heard they are easy to load for. How well do they hold up in the animals at 25-06 velocities?

I've had pass through's all the time . My elk hunting is in open country , and close to home , so I always take a behind the shoulder lung heart shot broadside . So far one and done . Same with deer and antelope , but its not my main rifle for those anymore .

 

[LoonWulf]

@Ks5shooter do you have a bore scope?

If everything on the outside looks correct, might be worth taking a look at the bore itself

 

[OS/N]

I have a couple boxes of speer 120 grand slam bullets (.257) if anyone wants or can use - like the 117s they wouldn't print in my rig. The BCs aren't that high but they are supppsed to do okay on larger game. One box is unopened and the other is missing about 12 from testing. I'd have to look at the box to make sure but I think these came 50ea per box.

I was planning to take to a swap meet but don't get out much any more. Would swap for some 100 grain hot core or interlock/core-lokt grade bullets if interested.

 

[Buzznrose]

If all else fails I bet Tikka customer service will address it

I agree. I have a Henry the all of the sudden started shooting bad. Turned out to be slight damage to the barrel crown. Not dropped or any abuse, not sure how it happened. I couldn’t figure it out but they did, rebarreled it, and sent it back.

I’d call and send it in.

Good luck