Posted: 10/24/2016 7:35:04 AM EDT
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not a precision setup per say but an overall accurate hunting/ woods gun im looking at a tikka t3 hunter and I cant decide on .260 rem or 6.5x55 I would be handloading and they are just about even cost wise for that.
which round would you choose and why? |
| Is there a major difference in performance or longevity between the Blued vs Stainless barrels for the T3? I'm looking to see if it's worth getting the stainless or save $100 for the blued steel. I really have no clue about these Tikka rifles. Any input would be appreciated. |
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To your original question I would choose 6.5X55. All Tikka have the same length actions. The short calibers have a bolt stop. The Swede is a bit longer so uses the whole action, and has more room for loading longer heavier bullets. I would possibly be using this rifle for elk as well as deer, so for me the extra case length and action length matters. You'll find that reloading data really limits pressure in the Swede, but I think that has to do with so many milsurp rifles being shot in that caliber. A little research shows that it can be loaded pretty strong.
All that being said, 7mm is a tough flat shooting caliber, and I may just go that route. Recoil becomes more of an issue, but I'm pretty sure we can tone it down with a Limbsaver and brake. |