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ms6852 · December 28, 2019, 04:05 AM

I've used a Tikka T3 lite in 30-06 for hunting several years now and was reluctant at first to buy it because it had a 22" barrel. After shooting and zeroing it at 200 yards I was impressed as it shot 165 grainers sub-moa. You will be more than fine with a 22" inch barrel. Velocity lost will be about 25 fps per inch. If you are reloading be advised that you may not be able to achieve the desired velocity you seek with the barrel lengths you want with out you possibly doing max loads so be careful.

December 28, 2019, 04:05 AM	#3
ms6852 Senior Member Join Date: April 3, 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,394	I've used a Tikka T3 lite in 30-06 for hunting several years now and was reluctant at first to buy it because it had a 22" barrel. After shooting and zeroing it at 200 yards I was impressed as it shot 165 grainers sub-moa. You will be more than fine with a 22" inch barrel. Velocity lost will be about 25 fps per inch. If you are reloading be advised that you may not be able to achieve the desired velocity you seek with the barrel lengths you want with out you possibly doing max loads so be careful. __________________ ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE GIVEN UP THEIR LIVES FOR YOU. ONE IS JESUS CHRIST FOR YOUR SOUL AND THE OTHER IS THE AMERICAN SOLDIER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.