I have a Tikka stainless 270 action. What should I build?

[david walter]

I have a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel I was going to screw on it, but after seeing some of the 110 TTSX loads for the 270, I’m rethinking that.

Or, should I make something else?

anyone making “tikkage” barrels?

 

[DangerRanger]

6.5-284?

 

[Odindad]

6.5x55 improved

 

[Supersubes]

.256 Newton. MURICA!

 

[david walter]

Doesn’t have to be 6.5. Just has to use a Tikka action.

 

[Kevins750]

280 AI

 

[ebaas]

Another for .280 Ackley.

 

[Mossyoak44]

One more for 280 AI

 

[feelinducky]

What do you want to shoot? Animals or paper?

 

[david walter]

Animals after lots of practice on paper.

 

[BigTex]

I turned my Tikka .270 into a 6.5CM. The only difference in a LA ans SA Tikka is a $30 bolt stop. That said, I also shoot a 6.5x284 and it is a nasty round in a LA.

 

[david walter]

Nasty good?

 

[BigTex]

Yes. 140gr Berger VLD @3100fps good.

 

[BurnOut]

Open up the bolt face and do a WSM or one of the Sherman Shorts. The T3 action, as much as I love it, is just too short to do long action cartridges properly.

 

[b6graham]

280AI

 

[Steel head]

280 AI

This!

 

[david walter]

Scott?

 

[daylate]

I have a 6.5 Creedmoor barrel I was going to screw on it, but after seeing some of the 110 TTSX loads for the 270, I’m rethinking that.

Or, should I make something else?

anyone making “tikkage” barrels?

I have the same and shoot the 110 ttsx for what I hunt and for 500 and in it is good...It's on my lightweight rig.....but if I ever rebarrel probably be a 6.5x55 of some sort....Velocity 3400 plus and a pussycat to shoot in the 110s...

 

[ColbyLang]

280 Ackley gets my vote as well

 

[Another Casual]

280AI would be a nice handy package for pretty much anything in North America.

 

[BrentlyWhite]

6.5 PRC.

 

[b6graham]

6.5 PRC.

Magnum boltface...

 

[ColbyLang]

280AI would be a nice handy package for pretty much anything in North America.

that’s what I was told and the direction I was steered when APA built mine. Jered told me very capable cartridge for anything that walks on North America

 

[BurnOut]

T3 action is too short to get the most out of 280, IMO. Otherwise, the 6.5 Wby RPM would be a good option. I think probably the best option would be something like the 6.5 Addiction if he's not willing to open up the bolt face.

 

[Briggs]

I just won a T3 in .270 in a raffle and then I see this thread. It’s meant to be!

 

[DeadeyeD’rick]

25 creedmoot looks interesting. I may go that route when I rebarrel my T3 in 6 creed

 

[BurnOut]

I had my 308 bolt face opened up and did a 6.5 SST. I'm really happy with it. 147's at 3000fps in a low pressure load.

What's your barrel length?

 

[david walter]

Surprised no one said 9.3 x 62 or 338-06

what rpm do I need for the 6.5 RPM Weatherby? I have a factory T3 6.5 Creedmoor barrel.

 

[BurnOut]

Surprised no one said 9.3 x 62 or 338-06

what rpm do I need for the 6.5 RPM Weatherby? I have a factory T3 6.5 Creedmoor barrel.

The RPM in 6.5 Wby RPM stands for rebated precision magnum. It's essentially .264 Win Mag with no belt and a rebated rim (or a 6.5-284 on steroids, if you prefer).

 

[Triggerf16]

If the action is too short for a 280, then do a 284 Winchester. 1-8 twist barrel for 180+ grain bullets.

 

[feelinducky]

260 Rem, or 280ai