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Took the Tikka 9.3x62 out today
22 January 2023, 09:13
BakesTook the Tikka 9.3x62 out today
Took a long time to find an area with a safe backdrop.
Moved this little guy off the road. Only a youngster
This target is at 20 meters and the bottom two holes are straight after bore sighting. The next three are after a few adjustments.
Recoil is.....robust
(It is a Tikka lite
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This target is at 78 meters as I ran out of room in the clearing. Top hole is the first shot. Next two went into the bottom hole. 4th shot is the second top. I knew I pulled it as I think the recoil was getting to me. 5th shot is the 3rd from the top and 6th is between the 5th and 2/3. Overall I'm very happy. I'll head out to the SSAA range next Sunday to take it out to 100 meters.
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22 January 2023, 23:34
30.06kingGood start Bakes. I see much accuracy potential there. What is the bullet / powder combination ?
Hunting.... it's not everything, it's the only thing.
22 January 2023, 23:36
BakesAmmo is cheapish PPU stuff. Round nose 286gr.
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23 January 2023, 00:04
gryphon1quote:
Originally posted by Bakes:
Ammo is cheapish PPU stuff. Round nose 286gr.
When you are off hunting for sambar Bakesy I suggest the 232 grainers are the better . I have knocked over a lot of sambar with both 285 (sic) Alaskas and 232 grain normas. (9.3 X 64) Both kill absolutely too but the 232 grainers anchor quicker as the bigger pills punch 2" holes through em taking a bit of energy down range.
There is no recoil when you have one in your sights cobber.
Posts: 87 | Location: Victoria Australia | Registered: 07 September 2002
23 January 2023, 11:09
BakesI think the Winchesters I have are 232. I'll check.
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23 January 2023, 11:24
gryphon1Interested to know cob.
Posts: 87 | Location: Victoria Australia | Registered: 07 September 2002
23 January 2023, 14:43
BakesTurn's out they were 286 mate
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23 January 2023, 21:10
gryphon1Ah thats why I was interested to know if they were232.
Posts: 87 | Location: Victoria Australia | Registered: 07 September 2002
27 January 2023, 23:33
9.3 stalkerMy favorite load is the 250gr woodleigh rn. Not much recoil yet hit like a hammer
28 January 2023, 00:06
BakesWoodleigh's are hard to find locally atm.
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28 January 2023, 00:28
gryphon1USED GUNS RIGHT NOW
Posts: 87 | Location: Victoria Australia | Registered: 07 September 2002
28 January 2023, 05:42
sambarman338Gryphon is right regarding recoil when you shoot at sambar. However, flinches can be gained at the range beforehand. I advise using a pad made of medical gel sandwiched between sheets of white, grainy, plastic packaging, held on the butt with electrical tape. I have an obscene name for mine but it takes much of the recoil from big rifles when sighting in.