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I'm new and trying to better understand my options for modifying my Tikka T3 270 WSM
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<blockquote data-quote="Hand Skills" data-source="post: 2699634" data-attributes="member: 103303"><p>I can understand the desire to consolidate to one caliber. I ran a 30-06 hunting rifle and a .308 win woods rifle for a number of years - worked great, from skunks to moose.</p><p></p><p>If you like 7mm, 7-08 and 7SAUM makes a good combo too, not much factory ammo around though should the need arise.</p><p></p><p>I agree with [USER=104437]@Idaho Lefty[/USER] that a super lite in 300wsm is punishing without a brake. another thing to be aware of is that when 300 WSM takeoff barrels come up, they are typically 1:11 twist, which limits bullet choice. Some longer, heavier bullets require a faster twist to stabilize...</p><p></p><p> </p><p>Tikkas are so consistent that some barrel manufacturers offer 'prefit' barrels that just need to be screwed onto an action. They come already chambered.</p><p></p><p>It is possible to order a 7SAUM barrel, and rebarrel your 270wsm without changing any other parts. Lots of aftermarket support for Tikkas, so they are easy to customize and fairly modular.</p><p></p><p>[USER=122458]@StumpyJohnson[/USER] mentioned the long action bolt stop - this will necessitate switching from 'M' magazines to 'L', but will give you a lot more room in the magazine for longer bullets.</p><p></p><p>You could use the 'M' magazine(s) you already have with your 270wsm for the woods rifle (7-08 or 308). Tikkas are pretty neat that way, great platform to build on!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Hand Skills, post: 2699634, member: 103303"] I can understand the desire to consolidate to one caliber. I ran a 30-06 hunting rifle and a .308 win woods rifle for a number of years - worked great, from skunks to moose. If you like 7mm, 7-08 and 7SAUM makes a good combo too, not much factory ammo around though should the need arise. I agree with [USER=104437]@Idaho Lefty[/USER] that a super lite in 300wsm is punishing without a brake. another thing to be aware of is that when 300 WSM takeoff barrels come up, they are typically 1:11 twist, which limits bullet choice. Some longer, heavier bullets require a faster twist to stabilize... Tikkas are so consistent that some barrel manufacturers offer 'prefit' barrels that just need to be screwed onto an action. They come already chambered. It is possible to order a 7SAUM barrel, and rebarrel your 270wsm without changing any other parts. Lots of aftermarket support for Tikkas, so they are easy to customize and fairly modular. [USER=122458]@StumpyJohnson[/USER] mentioned the long action bolt stop - this will necessitate switching from 'M' magazines to 'L', but will give you a lot more room in the magazine for longer bullets. You could use the 'M' magazine(s) you already have with your 270wsm for the woods rifle (7-08 or 308). Tikkas are pretty neat that way, great platform to build on! [/QUOTE]
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