About our H.A.M.R.

HIGHLAND ARMS MOUNTAIN RIFLE

Why the Tikka???…

After many years of shooting many different rifles, we have realized Tikka definitely gives the customer the best “bang for your buck”. The only problem is…. is isn’t available in our favorite caliber- the .280 Ackley! Until now……

WHY THE .280 ACKLEY ??

Shooting the efficient and capable 7mm projectile, the 280 Ackley almost matches 7mm Rem Mag Velocities, but gets that performance while using 30% less gunpowder. Because of this cartridge’s efficiency, it has less recoil, less barrel wear, less shooter fatigue- all in an un-belted, lighter case.

If you are a reloader, the .280 Ackley offers advantages. Typically when load testing, the accuracy loads are near full case capacity, or completely full. This allows the reloader to take full advantage of the case capacity. The steep 40 degree shoulders on the brass also prevent case stretch, which saves time and brass life.

Due to its rise in popularity, there are now many factory ammo options, and more on the way this year. Because of the engineering of the Ackley chamber, it will not only shoot .280 AI ammo, but also .280 Remington Ammo, and quite well I’ll add. The 7mm projectiles offer a wide variety of bullet weights and types, with excellent Ballistic Coefficients (aerodynamics). The true measure of the cartridge, is how effective it has been over the years hunting big game in the Canadian Rockies. We’ve found the .280 Ackley Improved has devastating terminal performance, and superior efficiency in the wind. We encourage you to try it- you wont be disappointed!

WHAT HAS HIGHLAND ARMS DONE?

Highland Arms has taken the Tikka T3x stainless, and chambered it to our favorite- the .280 Ackley Improved. The trigger is tuned to 2.5lbs which increases accuracy. Barrels are threaded, and a optional muzzle brakes can be added. A thread protector is also included with your rifle, incase you choose to hunt without the brake.

DON’T RELOAD- DON’T WORRY!

Hornady Precision Hunter has proven to be a high-performer in our Tikka H.A.M.R. Reloading is not a requirement for this lightweight package. This high quality ammo offers an excellent heavy-for-caliber 162gr ELD-X projectile, and has very consistent velocities. We also sell this ammunition-email for prices and availability. With our Tikka H.A.M.R.’s, you can expect approx. 2900 fps shooting the 162gr ELD-X, which nips at the heels of 7 Rem Mag performance in a shorter barrel that is much more agile when packing through the bush!

Below is a 400 yard group from one of our happy customers using factory ammo-

SPECS

-See our “Complete Rifle Line-up page for specs and options.

Note: Can only sell and Ship within Canada- Apologies to our US Friends.