Bought a new rifle....

Mr Marksman · 02-16-2008, 06:00 PM

I just traded my model 700 cdl for a tikka t3 hunter in .300 WSM, Does anybody have issues with the accuracy? I have heard good things about it, but anyone with 1st hand expirence?

Thanks

270wsm · 02-16-2008, 06:03 PM

Don't know about the Tikka but, the .300WSM is one of the finest cartridges on the market today!
I have one,and the thing is excellent!(mine is a Win. mod 70)

Mr Marksman · 02-16-2008, 06:05 PM

What kind of accuracy do you get at 100 yards, factory loads/Handloads?

Midas · 02-16-2008, 06:07 PM

Most Tikkas that I have seen or shot, would consistently shoot under 1", they are very accurate rifles. As for the .300 WSM, it will hang under an inch all day long, with the right load.

Mr Marksman · 02-16-2008, 06:08 PM

Awsome! thank you

270wsm · 02-16-2008, 06:09 PM

I am getting 3/4 inch groups using the Winchester 150gr ballistic silvertips.
I think you should have no problems getting the same results.

aht_six · 02-16-2008, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Marksman

I just traded my model 700 cdl for a tikka t3 hunter in .300 WSM, Does anybody have issues with the accuracy? I have heard good things about it, but anyone with 1st hand expirence?

Thanks

I think you will be very please with your choice. I have limited 1st hand experience with the Tikka t3 but I've been impressed. I did work up loads for a Tikka T3 7mm Rem Mag, I liked the rifle, nice trigger, very accurate.

As far as the caliber is concerned I have taken many deer with my .300 WSM A-bolt Stainless Stalker, it is my favorite rifle. I have never tried any factory ammunition but mine will shoot sub-MOA groups with just about any handload I feed it.

texnmidwest · 02-16-2008, 07:50 PM

Great rifle and great round. I don't think you will be disappointed at all. I have a friend who has your exact rifle. His shoots sub MOA with factory loads. I agree with the opinion of the 300WSM. Of the new cartridges it seems to have the biggest following. I am tempted to get one. I just need to stop buying Mosins!!

SwedeSteve · 02-16-2008, 08:13 PM

Tikka guarantees moa or less out of the box.

NUshooter · 02-17-2008, 06:10 PM

I own tikka's in 270 WSM, 7mm Rem Mag, .243, 30-06. The 270 WSM is the only T3. I love all of them and they are all very accurate. I am looking at a 25-06 T3 right now if something else doesn't catch my eye first.

02-16-2008, 06:00 PM	#1
Mr Marksman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 66	Bought a new rifle.... I just traded my model 700 cdl for a tikka t3 hunter in .300 WSM, Does anybody have issues with the accuracy? I have heard good things about it, but anyone with 1st hand expirence? Thanks

02-16-2008, 06:03 PM	#2
270wsm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 326 Images: 2	Don't know about the Tikka but, the .300WSM is one of the finest cartridges on the market today! I have one,and the thing is excellent!(mine is a Win. mod 70) __________________ THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT,THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER,AS I HAVE LOVED YOU-Jesus Christ(John15:12)

02-16-2008, 06:07 PM	#4
Midas Troll B' Gone Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Springdale, Arkansas Posts: 3,784 Images: 2 Blog Entries: 6	Most Tikkas that I have seen or shot, would consistently shoot under 1", they are very accurate rifles. As for the .300 WSM, it will hang under an inch all day long, with the right load. __________________ "Recoil lasts for a second, gravity lasts forever"

02-16-2008, 06:09 PM	#6
270wsm Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 326 Images: 2	I am getting 3/4 inch groups using the Winchester 150gr ballistic silvertips. I think you should have no problems getting the same results. __________________ THIS IS MY COMMANDMENT,THAT YE LOVE ONE ANOTHER,AS I HAVE LOVED YOU-Jesus Christ(John15:12)

02-16-2008, 07:50 PM	#8
texnmidwest Listen to yur Inner Hippo Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 3,357	Great rifle and great round. I don't think you will be disappointed at all. I have a friend who has your exact rifle. His shoots sub MOA with factory loads. I agree with the opinion of the 300WSM. Of the new cartridges it seems to have the biggest following. I am tempted to get one. I just need to stop buying Mosins!! __________________ "Quando Omni Flunkus Moritati" (If all else fails play dead)

02-16-2008, 06:05 PM	#3
Mr Marksman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 66	What kind of accuracy do you get at 100 yards, factory loads/Handloads?

02-16-2008, 06:08 PM	#5
Mr Marksman Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 66	Awsome! thank you

02-16-2008, 08:13 PM	#9
SwedeSteve Bullet Maintenance !! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: The anchor point, Alaska Posts: 10,251 Images: 1	Tikka guarantees moa or less out of the box. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

02-17-2008, 06:10 PM	#10
NUshooter Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12	I own tikka's in 270 WSM, 7mm Rem Mag, .243, 30-06. The 270 WSM is the only T3. I love all of them and they are all very accurate. I am looking at a 25-06 T3 right now if something else doesn't catch my eye first.