Tikka T3X

Like others have said wait for the UM's Tikka DBM!

SnakeRiverEric said:

Like others have said wait for the UM's Tikka DBM!

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I am waiting

WYO300RUM said:

I am waiting

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me too!!!

Marc357,
As usual. 80.0 grs. A RL26 182HHT group half the size of best group with 80.0 grs. H1000. Chrono speed RL26 3287 fps. H1000 3056 fps. Almost exactly same as in Weatherby Vangaurd. Ladder test on both powders. RL26 half size. No pressure in RL26 until 81.0 grs.. Very little. H1000 got little pressure at 80.5 grs. I can't beat the RL26 in 3 calibers. Was nice cool day and wind out of west. I shoot west to east. Perfect. I was routing for H1000. In Oct. thu Dec. I'm not worried about heat

Those are great results. I've been stuck on H1000 for a long time because its so temp stable.

Can you even find RL26 these days?

marc357 said:

Those are great results. I've been stuck on H1000 for a long time because its so temp stable.

Can you even find RL26 these days?

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I bought an 8 pounder of RL26 in 2019 then 2 one pounds after. If I knew , I'd of bought all I could. I haven't see any since 2019. I just broke into 8 pounder. In 2019 I cringed when paid $264 for the 8 pounder I haven't given up on H1000 but in all the calibers and rifles I have and used, it's never been my go to powder. If I didn't have any RL26 It might be. Retumbo as been my go to powder in 300 RUM and 7 Rem mag. I need to try in 300 wm. In RUM N570 with 215 Berger Hybrid is tops. What my CDS dial is made for. With old factory barrel Retumbo and Barnes 180 TSX and TTSX was awesome.

K.E.C. said:

I did the same thing last year.
Picked up a 7RM with the same size box you have. Shots some factory ammo and not impressed. I cleaned mine and put it back in the box. It's setting on a shelf I'm not sure what I will do with it.
Maybe some Tikka guys will shed some light on the subject.

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UM's bottom metal is supposed to be available next week. Its 3.54 in.They had a 20% off sale going on last week. Don't know if still on. They may still honer it. I ordered bottom metal and mag then week later sale came. I emailed them and they refunded me and I reordered. Saved $65.00. I also ordered one of their Titanium 4 port brakes. Cerakoted black. Self timing. Saved $43.00.
The owner Jake is a great guy. We emailed back and forth. Great customer service. I highly recommend them.

Yes, I ordered the tikka BDM and mag during the sale. I think it is still on, could be last day.