Tikka barrel type rate of fire

[tylenol9999]

I am thinking of getting a Tikka in either 308 or 6.5 creedmoor.

Between the super light , light and varmint variant barrel types what could one expect as far as rate of fire is concerned? Will the super light and light barrels require extremely long periods of cool down between shoots?

I would like to try my hand at long range target shooting and deer hunting in the upcoming year.

 

[918v]

Get a portable cordless fan.

 

[918v]

 

[Newbie2020]

Depending on what you mean by “long range”, matches may have multiple stages that require 8-12 rounds in 90-120 seconds which might be a bit for a pencil barrel. But I’m watching for expert advice.

 

[tylenol9999]

Depending on what you mean by “long range”, matches may have multiple stages that require 8-12 rounds in 90-120 seconds which might be a bit for a pencil barrel. But I’m watching for expert advice.

Long range for me is ~600 yards. I do like to setup targets at various distances up to 600 yards and practice without having to wait 30 min or so after say 5 shots.

 

[918v]

If you have a fan blowing across the barrel it won’t even get warm.

 

[tylenol9999]

If you have a fan blowing across the barrel it won’t even get warm.

Is that a joke or real? I took your reply to my thread as a joke. I am new to bolt actions and long range so this is sort of new territory for me.

 

[Qazwsx]

Go varmint barrel. Help with recoil and heat. Edited to add: assuming it has the twist rate you want

 

[ldunnmobile]

I am thinking of getting a Tikka in either 308 or 6.5 creedmoor.

Between the super light , light and varmint variant barrel types what could one expect as far as rate of fire is concerned? Will the super light and light barrels require extremely long periods of cool down between shoots?

I would like to try my hand at long range target shooting and deer hunting in the upcoming year.

Based on my experience the lite contour will open up after about 5 rounds. However they will cool down quickly as well. If you are talking pure long range precision I would get a heavier contour. If you want to hunt and shoot to 600 some then lite for sure to save weight.

 

[918v]

Is that a joke or real? I took your reply to my thread as a joke. I am new to bolt actions and long range so this is sort of new territory for me.

no it’s not a joke I’ve been doing it for years with great success

 

[918v]

And no barrel mirage in your scope either

 

[ma smith]

Between the super light , light and varmint variant barrel types...

Why not look at CTR barrel type, since its basically just what you are looking for?

 

[Newbie2020]

Barrel mirage is the dirty little secret of warm barrel “precision loss”....

not saying groups don’t open up but it can’t help to have the true point of aim constantly moving

 

[DeadZeppelin]

Another +1 for the Tikka CTR.

 

[tylenol9999]

Another +1 for the Tikka CTR.

Is there a barrel difference between the ctr and the varmint? I wish manufacturers gave me a bit more specs.

 

[DeadZeppelin]

I believe the CTR is about 20mm at the muzzle, whereas the Varmint is 22mm at the muzzle, so a little thicker.

 

[LeftyJason]

Also the ctr is threaded and the varmint and lite aren't. Ctr also has 10 round magazines. Others don't.

 

[b6graham]

define deer hunting

for me a 13-16 pound rifle is fine for what i'd be doing and would be fine for target shooting as well. CTR would be a great choice here

if you're hiking and spot/stalk up at 10k elevation then maybe a 8 pound rifle is what you need and that changes things some depending on scope choice

 

[tylenol9999]

Get a portable cordless fan.

define deer hunting

for me a 13-16 pound rifle is fine for what i'd be doing and would be fine for target shooting as well. CTR would be a great choice here

if you're hiking and spot/stalk up at 10k elevation then maybe a 8 pound rifle is what you need and that changes things some depending on scope choice

Colorado Rockies so long hikes with steep terrain at elevation exactly as you pointed out.

 

[tylenol9999]

Colorado Rockies so long hikes with steep terrain at elevation exactly as you pointed out.

Honestly I think it be easier for me to lose 3 lb and not worry about the rifle being 3 lb heavier.

 

[GrumpyOleFart]

I use the Super Varmint in 6.5 Creedmoor for steel plinking and hunting.
It shoots very well.
Remember to get a decent scope.
It will save you a lot of hassle.

 

[powdahound76]

1: If you want a Tikka, go CTR.
- had one with a 20” barrel in a mcmillian game warden with CDI DBM. Was right around 10 lbs with an LRHS (in steel rings no less)

2: unless you are chasing monster bucks, no need for long walks for just deer. Elk are another story.

3: either caliber works fine for all of it.