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Post by SFC (R) B on Sept 22, 2023 21:06:40 GMT -5
I have decided to build myself a coyote rifle and am looking for either a Tikka or RAP barreled action to put in a chassis. Already have an optic needing a home so I am trying to do this reasonably. If anyone has one of these in 22-250 and might want to part with them please hit me up.
I moved this from the muzzleloader threads ....my bad
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Post by SFC (R) B on Sept 30, 2023 10:05:53 GMT -5
Looking more and more like I will get a Tikka varmint and drop it in an XRS chassis.
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Post by esshup on Sept 30, 2023 14:30:13 GMT -5
Try looking on Gun Broker. There are 85 or so of them there.
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Post by SFC (R) B on Oct 1, 2023 0:59:42 GMT -5
I have been looking but the prices are generally at least as much or more than I can get new one at discount.
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Post by esshup on Oct 1, 2023 18:28:46 GMT -5
I have been looking but the prices are generally at least as much or more than I can get new one at discount. I was wondering about that. Buy new, sell the parts you won't be using. |
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Post by SFC (R) B on Oct 10, 2023 22:58:32 GMT -5
I decided to bite the bullet and bought the MDT XRS chassis and I'm gonna pick up the Tikka varmint.
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Post by esshup on Oct 11, 2023 1:20:11 GMT -5
I decided to bite the bullet and bought the MDT XRS chassis and I'm gonna pick up the Tikka varmint. Flat Dark Earth or are you going to get it dipped? Estimated finished weight? |
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Post by SFC (R) B on Oct 13, 2023 21:01:13 GMT -5
I decided to bite the bullet and bought the MDT XRS chassis and I'm gonna pick up the Tikka varmint. Flat Dark Earth or are you going to get it dipped? Estimated finished weight?[/quote The chassis is black....I'm a Steeler fan so I'm toying with a yellow tiger stripe. Also, in the order for the Tikka today!!! |
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Post by SFC (R) B on Nov 19, 2023 19:43:44 GMT -5
Tikka is at the shop waiting on my return and assembly. If you know anyone insearch of a Tikka stock send them my way!!
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Post by SFC (R) B on Dec 1, 2023 17:58:07 GMT -5
Took possession of the Tikka last night. Went into the shop today to drop it in the chasis. Also mounted a Viper PST that I had laying around. All I'm waiting on now is the magazine from MDT then I'll be shooting! I'm calling this rig Wiley!!!   |
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Post by esshup on Dec 1, 2023 18:59:28 GMT -5
Looking good!! Now lets see how it shoots!!!
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Post by freedomhunter on Dec 1, 2023 19:35:18 GMT -5
Nice piece
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Post by SFC (R) B on Dec 1, 2023 22:07:54 GMT -5
Looking good!! Now lets see how it shoots!!! I can't wait, should be shooting by next week. |
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Post by esshup on Dec 1, 2023 23:30:05 GMT -5
Looking good!! Now lets see how it shoots!!! I can't wait, should be shooting by next week. What ammo will you use? |
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Post by SFC (R) B on Dec 1, 2023 23:49:21 GMT -5
Right now I'm starting with the 40gr Winchesters and Hornady 55 gr VMaxs....it is a 1/7 twist so I think the 55s are probably the heaviest I should go to.
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Post by titanium700 on Dec 4, 2023 23:07:29 GMT -5
7 twist?
Shoot you could shoot 90 grainers no problem…
With that 7 twist at 22/250 velocities with lighter grained bullets you are probably gonna end up vaporizing bullets….
Just a heads up.
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Post by esshup on Dec 4, 2023 23:29:08 GMT -5
Right now I'm starting with the 40gr Winchesters and Hornady 55 gr VMaxs....it is a 1/7 twist so I think the 55s are probably the heaviest I should go to. Plug in your numbers. You might be surprised! bergerbullets.com/twist-rate-calculator/ |
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Post by SFC (R) B on Dec 5, 2023 0:00:24 GMT -5
I'll give it a peep and see ....also gives me an excuse to shoot more 😀
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Post by SFC (R) B on Dec 26, 2023 23:14:30 GMT -5
Went to the range for the first time today and am overall really happy. Usually I buy the zero targets they have there, but today no luck. The only target they had were basically useless as they were black and my reticle is thin to begin with. I had to pick spots on the white for POA. Shot the Winchester 40gr white box to about 1" (better than expected as I am NOT a fan of their ammo). Then I shot 55gr VMaxs and got better results at about 5/8" Not bad for the first go round. When I had the action out I adjusted the trigger all the way down and it is very nice. I want to try some heavier weight rounds to see how tight I can get the groups. First, impressions are that I love the chassis, trigger adjustment was a good move and I think this rig will make me happy. flic.kr/p/2poTqLg |
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Post by esshup on Dec 27, 2023 0:52:41 GMT -5
Went to the range for the first time today and am overall really happy. Usually I buy the zero targets they have there, but today no luck. The only target they had were basically useless as they were black and my reticle is thin to begin with. I had to pick spots on the white for POA. Shot the Winchester 40gr white box to about 1" (better than expected as I am NOT a fan of their ammo). Then I shot 55gr VMaxs and got better results at about 5/8" Not bad for the first go round. When I had the action out I adjusted the trigger all the way down and it is very nice. I want to try some heavier weight rounds to see how tight I can get the groups. First, impressions are that I love the chassis, trigger adjustment was a good move and I think this rig will make me happy. flic.kr/p/2poTqLgPrint off a bunch of the basic grid targets. Cheap and easy to use. mytargets.com/ |
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