First real 5 shot group out of my Tikka T3x 270 Win

[EastTNHunter]

I've shot a few groups with factory ammo on sight in and just playing around while breaking the barrel in, but shot a ladder earlier in the week with virgin brass, H4831and some 140 NBTs. All of those shots fit into this group… shows some promise

Then went to day with virgin brass and 9 rounds loaded at the same weight and got this with my first five shots of the day

Then followed it up with this 4 shot group

Some velocities were more erratic than I expected so I hope that those go away with once fired brass

 

[nso123]

It will do in a pinch…..

 

[Split Brow]

https://rogerssportinggoods.com/sig-sauer-270win-140grain-elite-hunter-centerfire-rifle-ammunition/
Good buy if interested

 

[EastTNHunter]

https://rogerssportinggoods.com/sig-sauer-270win-140grain-elite-hunter-centerfire-rifle-ammunition/
Good buy if interested

I bought about 8 boxes of that at $13/box with free shipping on sale. It's what I've used to hunt with, and has given acceptable accuracy, but mainly used it for barrel break in and rifle setup

 

[jlanecr500]

If you're not all ready, try some cci primers. As compared to federal match, my es went from 20's to single digits

 

[nso123]

If you're not all ready, try some cci primers. As compared to federal match, my es went from 20's to single digits

CCI BR primers?

 

[EastTNHunter]

I have both, and CCI is usually my go to, but my savage hates federals and I thought that I would try them on the tikka. I probably will try them out at some point

 

[jlanecr500]

CCI BR primers?

No, just cci250 magnum rifle primers. I've had good results with Winchester in the past but I've got ammo I loaded 4 or 5 years ago with Winchesters, both large rifle and large rifle magnum that are experiencing fail to fires.

 

[Jcalder]

No, just cci250 magnum rifle primers. I've had good results with Winchester in the past but I've got ammo I loaded 4 or 5 years ago with Winchesters, both large rifle and large rifle magnum that are experiencing fail to fires.

I've got a buddy that's had a bunch of Winchester primers leak and etch his bolt face.

 

[nso123]

No, just cci250 magnum rifle primers. I've had good results with Winchester in the past but I've got ammo I loaded 4 or 5 years ago with Winchesters, both large rifle and large rifle magnum that are experiencing fail to fires.

I'll have to try those. I have been using FGMM for 30 years and have never really strayed from them.

 

[ImThere]

You'll never get a deer to stand still for 5 shots!
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Looks like a shooter!

 

[Remi]

I've got a buddy that's had a bunch of Winchester primers leak and etch his bolt face.

Happened to me in one of my 243 Winchesters. No more Winchester primers for me.

 

[Jon]

That's definitely Sub minute of deer.