Tikka T3x 243 Destroying the 1,000 Yard Target!

A bit windy, a little snow and a lot of fun! Sending rounds down range with the Tikka T3x Stainless lite 243 Winchester doing some long range at 1000 Yards. Soon to be a custom 7mm Build, I’m uding a Tikka T3x Stainless lite in 243 Win 1:10 twist barrel with an SWFA fixed 20x MOA quad reticle. my hand loads are;
Hornady 87 Gr Vmax over Hybrid 100V powder CCI 250 magnum primers
3150 FPS
Sierra 95 Gr. Tipped matchking over H4350 with CCI BR-2 Match Primer
3000 FPS
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[@TakeDeadAim]

My Dad worked for a very well known gunsmith back in college...in 1963. He built a .243(which was then a pretty new round) which I now have. It's a milled down(for weight) Douglas premium benchrest barrel(26") on a 1929 Mauser short ring action and Timmney trigger. I've been making unbelievable shots on "dirt dogs"(what we called prairie dogs in Cheyenne) and targets for the last 40 years. I've had great luck with the Sierra 100gr's and RL15 pushing the sweet spot of 3000fps. It's funny to see the .243 coming back in to favor after years of being relegated to women, children and varmints. Oh...Killed a LOT of antelope and mulies with it as well...

[@04JALD]

Really good video. My dad passed 6 years ago and left me his .243 Winchester custom scoped and I am going to start learning with it. Thank you for your video.

[@ezzyfish]

awesome:) Tikkas are the best bang for buck out of the box!

[@johnblythe8229]

Tikka Tx 243 is for the bomb!! Prairie dog shooting a month a go a colleague had one and it rocked. Didn’t know much about Tikka before but now have further respect. Good luck with the 7mm

[@paddyboy557]

What a video you are the first youtuber that I have actually watched shoot a 1000yrds with a 243. Just found your channel tonight I have a243 Tikka T3 but no 1000yard shooting.

[@thomasbednar7475]

LOVE the .243 !!!

[@bcuz2975]

Tikka rocks, man. Great shooter review. Good hunting.

[@kentac1911]

Great set up and great shooting bro!

[@LoadsofBacon]

Awesome! What a great way to finish out the year.

[@WestDesertShooter]

Thanks dude I hope you ended on a good note too!

[@poulo69]

Nice shooting I love my .243. I currently run 105g VLD at 3020fps. I use the 87g V-Max for vermin Shooting. A great round

[@trevorblackbirdguitar9952]

Duuude! Cool name! I always used to go shoot at the West Desert! I usually go out to soldiers pass by Utah Lake. But West Desert is great for long range shooting. I still need to sight in my .243. have had a scope on it for 3 years and still don't know how to sight in a scope

[@kapperoutdoors]

Nice shooting man. Just getting into long range shooting. My son will be using his .243 and I've got a 6.5 Creedmoor. Great to see that you can make a .243 ring at 1,000 yards on a small target!! Awesome man!

[@WestDesertShooter]

Absolutely the 243 is a great round. Same with the 6.5 both are great choices for fun long range trips

[@RickNethery]

Awesome Shooting. Congratulations on 1000 Subscribers. That Rifle looks very cool.

[@WestDesertShooter]

many thanks as always! I really do like the look of the tikka stock but soon it will look much different

[@bubba7626]

Got a Tikka T3 with the 1 in 8. Will be starting load development this weekend and off and on next week. Going to start with the 103 ELDX Hornady. Cant wait!!

[@JimPepperTactical]

Awesome shooting man your hard work is paying off

[@WestDesertShooter]

thanks dude I think it is!

[@rtdc6730]

My favorite time of year to shoot. Just wish I had a place like that to shoot

[@rosstisbury1626]

great vid . .

[@Gixzer04]

Pretty sweet man, I could easily be shooting woodchucks at this range if I had the optics n more knowledge I suppose.

[@BigIslandMNMinnetonka]

nice shooting. I am temped to start shooting long range now. I have a browning hells canyon. I was going to buy a tikka t3x. changed my mind last min.

[@macgyver5108]

LOL! Get a rubbermaid tote to throw all your range gear into and you won't forget paint!

[@Gixzer04]

I have two chambered in .243 my favorite is my husqvarna with a weatherby 2 1/2x10 scope.

[@gruanger]

Do you like the clamp on muzzle brake? I am tempted to try one on my creedmoor

[@fatbowe]

Its 107 degrees outside...watching this To cool off...😂🤣😅💯

[@scarter176]

Good shooting !

[@GianniG55]

Good job dude you were nailing those plates👍👍😁

[@WestDesertShooter]

Thanks dude, this was good fun soon I will be doing some really far shots with my rifles!

[@GianniG55]

West Desert Shooter looking forward to it wish we had some of the open territory that you guys have sooooo jealous lol keep them coming I always watch later dude G.😁

[@SlowrideSteve]

Wish I could sit and discuss loads. I'll probably just post the loads for my ruger m77 243 and then you can give me your opinion

[@Boot2Ass24]

The gun I wanted in 6.5 or 308 is only in stock in 243, trying to Justify for long range, your thoughts?

[@NotACop247]

Pretty good report. Are those 1/2 or 3/8 gongs?

[@pcbulletempire9872]

Man what great shooting,,, sure going to miss that 243

[@WestDesertShooter]

It has been a great round and Ive learned a bunch with it!

[@alexturner2593]

Nice video mate. What gloves are those? They look alright

[@mackenziejones4890]

What is the twist rate on the gun

[@aoadventures9498]

Sweet vid! Just found ur channel👍 Just bought a 243 Winchester M70 for hunting. It was a hard choice between the T3 Hunter and Winchester Model 70. Definately will subscribe and learn👌 Working my way up to 1000m build.. At 100m at the Momment🤣 DID NOT KNOW A 243 could go that long!!!!

[@dylanstrouse2155]

I know I’m kinda late on the video, but I have had my Winchester M70 for about 5 years and I love it for everything for varmint and target shooting

[@ReloadingQuest]

What cheek pice is on the stock?

[@TheKentuckyPatriot]

Happy New Year Brother! :-D

[@WestDesertShooter]

Thanks KP you too man, going to be a great year!

[@Thorsaxe777]

Good Luck with your rifle build dude.

[@WestDesertShooter]

many thanks buddy

[@robertduncan2742]

What's your thoughts on 6.5 gredal

[@scarter176]

No paint ? Logan, you need a helper to keep you lined out lol ! Toughing the cold is enough.

[@OzarkSpirit]

It pains me to see a good gun taken apart. But, I understand where you are going. I’m going to enjoy your journey.

[@WestDesertShooter]

ehhh this gun was always destined to be rebarreled so I used it a bunch as it was but I want to shoot really far with the next barrel!

[@josievelarde5467]

What grain bullet seems to be the most accurate in a 1/10 twist? Also what grain bullet is best for Hunting coyotes?

[@WestDesertShooter]

I would say 87 Gr Vmax for both those questions extremely accurate and it is a varmint bullet design with a good BC for long range shooting. Id say its one of the best ll around bullets for the 243, I wouldn't hunt medium or large game with the Vmax id switch to a 100 Gr soft point

[@mikebowlin821]

You might might want to consider a bubble, but looks like you're very consistent without one. Would help you with the longer shots if you ever run across issues with canting your rifle. I love my .243, I think some people don't realize how good the cartridge is. I can't help but laugh when everyone starts ranting about all the "new" 6mm stuff.

[@WestDesertShooter]

I do have one but it’s on a different scope. I need to get a few but occasionally the bubble ends up on the 243. The reason I don’t have it on the 243 is my AR drops more so I put the bubble on that since it will be effected more

[@randlerichardson5826]

I’ve got to get my 25-06 out and long range it soon.

[@southernplinker9380]

Randle Richardson 100 inches flatter than a .308 at 1000 yards.

[@robertsalyers1351]

Great video, I'm setting up a Tikka t3x lite stainless in 243 now. What Factory ammunition would you recommend for shooting out to 400 yards ?

[@life_of_riley88]

The rifle will do it, but what are you shooting at? Bullet weight and construction are the most important if taking any game at that distance. If it's game of any decent size, a 100-105 grain bullet is what you'll want, but you need to make damn sure it has the terminal energy on target to do the job. If it's prairie dogs, then yeah, no problem, but don't think you'll be taking any elk or moose.

[@robertsalyers1351]

@@life_of_riley88 coyotes, ugly Coyotes is what I'll be hunting out to 400 yards

[@Cole4737]

Is there any difference between blued and stainless that has to do with accuracy or barrel life? Can't decide if stainless is worth the extra cash, thx.

[@robertsalyers1351]

Stainless is easier to clean and more protective against bad weather conditions

[@billharvey9959]

We need to get you a new target

[@gman9945]

I'm in and a target camera! Where do i donate

[@WestDesertShooter]

New target as in? a new shape? or because the paint was beat up? what do you think I should get?

[@WestDesertShooter]

Gman99 The target camera comes down to the fact I need a computer to edit multiple types of footage together I have a gopro I could use but no way to get it on my phone to add to the video, I want to have a desktop very soon and the quality of editing will greatly increase! as far as donations I need to do a bit of homework and see how I should handle that.

[@msw9671]

How does the slower twist rate like the 95 grain Sierra’s where they tricky to develop?

[@WestDesertShooter]

Well, I spent a lot of time but I also was a newbie to reloading. If you use good powder and do a jump test you should find something pretty quick. When I figured them out they shot fantastic

[@txrcnoob]

Good shooting.

[@WestDesertShooter]

Thank you very much!

[@isaacsandovalcarter3062]

Kind of random question but what jacket/coat were you sporting?

[@WestDesertShooter]

my coat is an Empyre coat, I bought it in the spring a few years ago for 40$ I have no clue if you can still get one but its really warm!

[@jrc9764]

This video makes me wanna push to 1000 with my t3 lite, I load 87gn vmax with 33gns of ar2208 here in Australia

[@WestDesertShooter]

Love to hear it man, thanks for watching and good luck out there! It’s a ton of fun

[@lukeonderko8696]

Nice! How many grains of 4350 did it take to get 3000 fps with the 95 gr tmk?

[@WestDesertShooter]

42.0 Gr to get it going 3000 in my 22" barrel. I could probably push it harder but it groups well at that charge

[@lukeonderko8696]

West Desert Shooter thanks!

[@williambutterbaugh1842]

That's the biggest 243 ammo I ever saw

[@MattChat56]

I currently hunt with A tikka T3 lite short barrel 308. I'm looking at stepping up to a long range tikka rifle. What are your thoughts on why you chose 243 instead of 6.5? Also, since I reload should I just stick to a 308

[@WestDesertShooter]

Well, 6.5 was a more expensive option at the time(rifle and ammo) and wasn’t as available as it is today. I’d definitely say a 6.5 Tikka would be a great long range gun. I bought the 243 after learning a 108 Gr 243 has the same drops as a 300 WM which is what I had before the Tikka. It made sense because it cost less and had the potential to fly as good but with the 1:10 barrel it can’t shoot the bullets to keep up with the 300 WM.

[@MattChat56]

West Desert Shooter great points. So you would recommend going to the 6.5 Creed today if I was get into that game?

[@WestDesertShooter]

Yeah it’s a great little round, recoil is very tolerable for all day shooting and there are a ton of awesome Bullets to choose from. As well as a bunch of people shooting it to ask them about details you might need like how far off the lands to seat Bullets or something

[@MattChat56]

West Desert Shooter thanks

[@gbett100]

Stick with 308, all you need...

[@TheReloaderDude]

You call that shootin. I could do that with my .22lr. (Excellent Job on them reloads). 😁👍

[@WestDesertShooter]

You and your 22 are welcome to my 1,000 yard range anytime brother! As long as I get to see it! Haha thanks man much appreciated

[@terryhalstead4410]

Build 243 Ackley improved

[@VicsYard]

Hey I’m from IG. Seen your post. Vic

[@WestDesertShooter]

Hey dude welcome! Thanks for dropping a line I will check and follow you back. I appreciate you checking it out

[@ddyoder]

Re: just before 7mins message: I read the white font on screen! It's always helpful to have it vs. not. Also, sometimes I watch with low volume or background noise so it's nice to know what is going on even when I can't hear

[@WestDesertShooter]

haha good to know, I was just messing around while editing but I will continue to put those in!

[@sidnguyen]

i'm so torn between 243 308 and creedmore... I have my mind made up on tikka t3...

[@southern842]

What'd you get?

[@peterkolovos3079]

If that scope has 1/4 MOA adjustments then adding a full minute to your elevation at 1,000 yards is 2.5" not 10".

[@WestDesertShooter]

Sorry man, 1 MOA at 1k is 10” -just about. A quarter minute is one click which is 2.5” at 1k when I say I add a full minute I move it four clicks which is 10”

[@fellmonkey]

Good shooting. Keep an eye on trigger discipline fella.