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post Oct 31 2009, 03:34 PM
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Iv been wanting to get one of those Tikka T3 Super Varminters and I cant decide between the .243 or the .260? Im going to be using it for coyotes up to Pronghorn. I already have a .243 and its awesome but iv heard a lot about the .260 and their high ballistic coefficent bullets. What do you guys think?
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post Oct 31 2009, 03:36 PM
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Sorry about posting it twice I thought it didnt work..... Also does anyone have any experience with the Tikkas?
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post Oct 31 2009, 04:36 PM
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260 would be a step up in bullet wieght and good coef but, if your going up take look at the 7mm-08 also.


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post Nov 1 2009, 10:17 AM
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Tikkas are fine rfiles. And, not taking anything away form the .260, I've been so happy with my old .243 on everything from long distance crows to deer I wouldn't change.

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post Nov 1 2009, 04:02 PM
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Why do you want two rifles chambered for the same cartridge?

I would buy the .260 Remington and use it for big game and the .243 Winchester for coyotes and varmints.
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post Nov 2 2009, 06:48 AM
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Don't know anything about Tikkas but I have a .260 Rem. which I really like. Deadly on deer and antelope and not bad on the shoulder either. I bought one for my son to hunt big game with when he was 12...plenty of gun for even the biggest of deer.
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post Nov 7 2009, 03:28 PM
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My tikka continental is in 17Rem and is the cat's meow smile.gif honestly, it gets used much less than my old BDL in .17Rem; it's HEAVY and LONG and just cannot be described as 'handy' in any way shape or form. Accurate, hell yes, freakishly so.

How about trying a .204 for coyotes and maybe using your 243 for the deer?


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post Nov 8 2009, 02:53 AM
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6.5x55mm...one of the ultimate pronghorn cartridges, and capable of dumping coyotes out to obscene ranges.

BTW, I like the Tikka T-3 Hunter's as well. Good carry rifle, real good accuracy.


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post Nov 8 2009, 09:01 PM
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You won't be going wrong whichever decision you make. Life is short. Go with what makes you feel the best. Let us know what you decide. Thanks for sharing.
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