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cbm
Optics Journeyman Joined: January/11/2008 Location: SC Status: Offline Points: 580 |
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Posted: December/23/2011 at 20:15 |
Found a Tikka T3 stainless 6.5x55 NIB . Overpaid a little but I had to have it . I ordered a tan Bell and Carlson medalist stock for it (which has an integrated recoil lug built into the aluminum bedding block BTW). And I went with Luepold standard bases and rings and put my 4200 2.5-10x40 firefly scope on it. Haven't shot it yet but I am fired up. I will try to put some pic's up after x-mas !! Edited by cbm - December/27/2011 at 13:58 |
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Sounds like it outta get the job done. Congrats.
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If we're not suppose to eat animals...how come they're made of meat?
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helo18
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Nice. Waiting patiently for some pictures.
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They call me "Boots"
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^^^^ +1 !!
Any idea what she weighs?
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"I ain't got time to bleed!"
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helo18
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Very nice! Good looking setup.
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cbm
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Thanks. I thought it turned out well. Not sure on the wieght but I will see if I can weigh it before too long. I think I read that the Medalist stock would add almost 1/2# so it would put the rifle still just under 7#. I would guess that the whole package is right under 8# or right at 8#. But it would be interesting to see, it feels great though/very well balanced and comfortable. If it shoots good, my Cooper might see very little hunting action anymore.
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helo18
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What barrel contour is that, and what length? Eight lbs isn't too bad.
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cbm
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It a standard/factory barrel, not sure what their contour is. Factory they weigh 6 3/16# and have a 22 7/16" barrel. The BC stock should add 1/2# and the scope weighs 1#. Should put it right at 7.8# + rings and bases.
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Nice looking rig!
I recently found a Savage 111 w/ accutrigger in 7mag for a price I could not pass up. I believe a Bell and Carlson will be going on it as well. How did the fitting go with it? I was unaware they were making stocks for the Tikka now.
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cbm
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I didn't know they were making them until recently. It's the only reason I bought another T3 lite. I didn't like the stock on my previous one and sold the gun. I liked everything but the stock. So when I saw the BC stocks for them and ran across a 6.5x55(what I really really wanted).......I had to get them.
It fits great. I had to wiggle a little to get the recoil lug to seat, then it bolted right up. I checked it with a dollar bill and it cleared easy all the way to the chamber.
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Great looking rig, Sir!
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cbm
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Broke it in tonight.......doe at 125yrds with a Win 140 sp. She ran about 50yrds with the biggest bloodtrail I have seen in a while. Exit wound was literally big enough to put my fist in ! I shot Federal fusions in my last 6.5X55 but never got an exit like this and this was just a lung/ribcage shot!
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Try the Hornady 129g SST in that little lady and I bet you'll love it.
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ccoker
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nice!
it's the first Tikka pic I have seen in a BC stock
The Nosler 280AI I have uses one, it's a nice stock
That's a nice setup man!
congrats
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Near a year later how are you liking this setup???
6.5x55 is a cartridge that will never go away you just cannot beat it I don't care what people say it is the best of the 6.5's |
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