6.5X55BJ on a Tikka

[jpretle]

The consideration is for a hunting rifle. Any downside, here???----like feeding problems caused by the 40* shoulder??

 

[rardoin]

With traditional hunting bullets (not long ogive/long seated) I would guess not...and if so could be remedied without much fuss. However, i have only single loaded mine from a target action.

 

[jpretle]

Aren't the Tikka actions all the same length??? I know they acomodate 270/280 length ctgs. Wouldn't have thought length would be a problem.

 

[rardoin]

I only mention long loaded cartridges from a magazine feeding standpoint with the 40deg shoulder.... The abrupt shoulder angle could tip up the bullet enough to interfere with feeding into the chamber. I am only speculating but I suspect it would still feed fine. The OAL of my cartridges with 140 hybrids loaded 0.030" off the lands is 3.083" so it will fit the action.

 

[Bigguy1951]

My Tikka T3 6.5x55 feeds way more smoothly than my Savage does.

 

[jpretle]

Bigguy1951 what is the internal mag length??

 

[Bigguy1951]

Internal mag length is 3.618-3.620 give or take a few thou. Hard to measure because of the spring at the rear of the box. Actual magazine is just slightly shorter.

 

[jpretle]

Thank you.