RumPlz wrote:Sorry I should of been more specific.
Hunting, T3x Varmint
bigfellascott wrote:Varmints are good if you are doing 4 or 5 shots in short succession. lights are good for 1 or 2 or maybe 3 shots in succession before they start to wander a bit (no such a prob with small cals) bigger cals heat up the barrel quicker so can be noticed more with those at times.
RumPlz wrote:Hi all,
I'm stuck with a bit of a dilemma and I feel your opinions might be able to swing me in the right direction.
I'm looking at getting either of these 2 rifles in .223 and just want some first hand experiences with them.
Aside from the face that the lithgow is aussie made, is there any other reason that I should be choosing it over the tikka? As the Tikka is the cheaper rifle.
Any help would be appreciated.
cheers!
in2anity wrote:bigfellascott wrote:Varmints are good if you are doing 4 or 5 shots in short succession. lights are good for 1 or 2 or maybe 3 shots in succession before they start to wander a bit (no such a prob with small cals) bigger cals heat up the barrel quicker so can be noticed more with those at times.
Isn't it more about with the speed of the projectile (rather than the caliber)? I mean a big, slow old .45 isn't gonna generate anywhere near the heat of say a .204? I'm of the understanding that this is one of the major pros of shooting reduced-load, heavy, cast-lead projectiles.
Regardless, heavy barrels obviously slow this heating process down... and the inherent stiffness also helps mitigate the whip, so they're basically less finicky when it comes to loads/ammo.
Pythonkeeper wrote:Got an email today and was informed that the chamber and bore were "severely corroded" and they will need to replace the barrel, he asked had I been cleaning it and suggested that I must not have oiled/lubricated it at the end of the cleaning process.
Now, I'm very thorough when it comes to cleaning and looking after my gear and if anything I'm guilty of applying too much oil before my rifle go back in the safe.
Jimbo047 wrote:I was in exactly the same situation. I ended up going with the Lithgow. You definitely need to go into a shop and pick them both up.
The Lithgow is great. I'm sold on it.