Waiting for my variation

[Ludders]

Hello all
I’m just waiting for my variation to come through the door.
Variation is for a 6.5mm creedmoor/mod.

I’ve already got two tikka t3’s, so probably going to get a third. Mod will probably be a 3rd ase Sl5i

The t3’s come in varying barrel lengths 20,22,24 inches, which would be the best for stalking purposes whilst getting the most out of the cartridge?
I will be home loading for this rifle, with non toxic bullets. I’m thinking of using barnes ttsx 120gn.
This will be my first time working up a load with non toxic. Can any one start me off with what powders work well in the 6.5cm with non toxic?

Previously with the 223 I’ve used fed small rifle primers vhit n133/ 55gn vmax. 243 fed large rifle primers vhit n160 100gn Sierra prohunters.

The non toxic load developed looks like it may cost more than lead to find a satisfying load, any pointers will be much appreciated.

 

[Acm]

I’d buy the longest barrel you think is acceptable to stalk with, squeeze every bit of speed out of it that you can.

 

[25 Sharps]

If you want to get the best out of the cartridge then, as above, go for the longest barrel option. So 24”

 

[Ludders]

New FAC landed today.
Shopping time!!!!

 

[Gunner223]

A visit to Francis lovall , he will always find a bargain for you .

 

[Ludders]

That’s the plan

 

[User00040]

If you want to get the best out of the cartridge then, as above, go for the longest barrel option. So 24”

Should have gone 6.5 PRC, or shoot a bullet with better BC.

 

[Mungo]

Should have gone 6.5 PRC, or shoot a bullet with better BC.

Not necessarily.

PRC is definitely a bit much for roe out to 250m. A friend describes my PRC shot roe as ‘chainsaw deer’.

 

[User00040]

Not necessarily.

PRC is definitely a bit much for roe out to 250m. A friend describes my PRC shot roe as ‘chainsaw deer’.

Aim better.

 

[25 Sharps]

Not necessarily.

PRC is definitely a bit much for roe out to 250m. A friend describes my PRC shot roe as ‘chainsaw deer’.

Probably depends on bullet, my .280 destroys muntjac at 200 yards plus. Switch to copper (yew tree) and the retain their front legs and gralloch in places even if shot at 30 yards

 

[Mungo]

Probably depends on bullet, my .280 destroys muntjac at 200 yards plus. Switch to copper (yew tree) and the retain their front legs and gralloch in places even if shot at 30 yards

Funny you should say that - have just got some yew tree to work up.

What speed are you shooting them at?

 

[Mungo]

Aim better.

Get over yourself.

 

[HonestJohn]

Get over yourself.

could be the truest thing ever pointed out on the SD in fact

 

[25 Sharps]

Funny you should say that - have just got some yew tree to work up.

What speed are you shooting them at?

3070 out of the .280, 2890 out of the 6.5x55

 

[Mungo]

3070 out of the .280, 2890 out of the 6.5x55

Did you find them seating depth sensitive?

 

[Stalker62]

Did you find them seating depth sensitive?

I had a day with Richard (Mr. Yewtree) last year.

He recommends to seat them well off 'jam' - so start with 50/1000ths" - and then incrementally further, until you find a suitable node.

 

[25 Sharps]

Did you find them seating depth sensitive?

No, aimed for about 70 thou jump as advised by Richard and they shot fine, most accurate bullet I’ve shot in both rifles. The accuracy out of my old, pitted CZ 6.5x55 with the TLRs was exceptional