Those are mediums, the objective is a 40mm but it is adjustable so more like a 50mm. I think they have a chart on their web sight that makes it easy to get the right ones.
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Those are mediums, the objective is a 40mm but it is adjustable so more like a 50mm. I think they have a chart on their web sight that makes it easy to get the right ones.
Thanks for your prompt reply.
Will look into that.
Also, what stock is your rifle wearing?
Looks like a custom one and how did you bed the recoil lug area?
That's a pattern stock I'm working on, she's a one of a kind right now. Not enough aftermarket support for the tikka guy's, I want to help out with that. The recoil lug on a tikka is .240" and the slot in the stock is .250" so a light coating of Devcon or any good epoxy in the slot and on the lug and your good to go. Just make sure you put release agent ( furniture paste wax is what I use) on the bottom of the action and in the recoil lug slot so it doesn't stick when you remove it the next day.
There is a set of used Tikka Optilock rings and bases for sale right now on the Equipment Exchange part of this forum.
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?865437-Tikka-Optilok-1-quot-rings-and-bases
Looks like a good deal !
http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?865437-Tikka-Optilok-1-quot-rings-and-bases
Looks like a good deal !
+1 on the DNZ Game Reaper. Harder to find but a superb product.
Don't overlook Warne scope rings, perminent or quick detach. They mount right to the dovetail and are rock solid, plus they have a built in recoil lug and also look pretty slick.
Here's what they look like
I had a set fail on me - they were on a T3 in 9.3x62. The recoil lug broke off.
i had a set that broke on ruger 375 and will never trust them again. it was the quick detach made for ruger 77 ...
500 plus rounds of 7mm rem mag plus multiple spills and still no change of zero. Never had a problem, have them on a few rifles.
I have tried Tikka weaver and leupold bases and rings, Optilocks, as well as Warne direct mount rings and DNZ game reapers... The Warne Maxima and DNZ Game reapers are the only ones I will use on my Tikkas. For up to a 44mm bell, a medium DNZ setup, or low Warnes will work fine. I didn't like the others as even with low mounts the scope was way too high for me. I did try low DNZ's, but the cases hit the scope turrets upon ejection.
Regarding the bedding - I like Tikkas, but have found their two weaknesses - one is the recoil lug - IMHO bed an aftermarket stainless steel recoil lug into the stock for best results. That made my groups much more consistent, big time, as without bedding you cant get the stock to sit real tight, as there are no pillars and a very soft trigger guard that the action screws torque onto/thru. Fine with low recoiling calibers, but no good with bigger cartridges.
Regarding the bedding - I like Tikkas, but have found their two weaknesses - one is the recoil lug - IMHO bed an aftermarket stainless steel recoil lug into the stock for best results. That made my groups much more consistent, big time, as without bedding you cant get the stock to sit real tight, as there are no pillars and a very soft trigger guard that the action screws torque onto/thru. Fine with low recoiling calibers, but no good with bigger cartridges.
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I wasn't even thinking about the screws - I too have heard of guys stripping the ring screws. I will say that I have 6 sets of Optiloks on various Sako and Tikka rifles and have never stripped a single screw (I do use a torque wrench) and have never had a scope slip.
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The Tikka rings you must be talking about must be the ones that come withthe rifle in the USA. They are not Optilocks.
Me, I prefer and have the Optilocks on all my T3 and Sako rifles.
Talleys would be my next choice for the Tikka.
Me, I prefer and have the Optilocks on all my T3 and Sako rifles.
Talleys would be my next choice for the Tikka.
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Try the Tally rings I just received my Leupold and Tally's from Prophet River this morning.They will look good on my new Tikka t3.
Another question for Tikka owners:
I always glass bed my bolt action rifles how many of you bed yours I have the T3 lite SS in 7mm RM with the synthetic stock?
Also,I am looking to shave every possible ounce and don't want to flute the already thin barrel any area in the stock I can work on to save some weight?
I always glass bed my bolt action rifles how many of you bed yours I have the T3 lite SS in 7mm RM with the synthetic stock?
Also,I am looking to shave every possible ounce and don't want to flute the already thin barrel any area in the stock I can work on to save some weight?
The recoil lug design makes bedding them problematic. If it is accurate then just leave it. One fellow on 24hr CF - who uses his Tikka's for long range shooting, told me anything under .300 Win Mag seems to have been ok for him. For the heavy recoiling chamberings he found the Bell & Carlsson stock fixed any accuracy issues, and he suggested that route vs bedding.
The way I look at it, Optilock screws are like those "stretch" headbolts on VW engines - they are "soft" for a reason. At the same time, they are a PITA if you are not prepared before you start to work with them.
As to the original post, my preference is QD mounts. I have two each for my two older Tikkas. So, for a T3 it would be this:
Light weight and strong, excellent design and build quality, and yes, they do keep zero...
Here is my set for a Tikka where the recoil lug broke off.
Ouch... may those Warne rings rust in piece(s.)
The way I look at it, just cough up the dough for the best quality rings right at the outset. I would not spend the money on a good scope and skimp on the rings. Optilocks are good, but I changed over to MaSi QD mounts for my Tikkas. No regrets.
This might not help with weight reduction, but with all my heavier recoiling T3s I make a heavier recoil lug out of steel to replace the factory one.
I think this eliminates any chance of stock movement after glass bedding.
