Scope Recommendations - Tikka T3 Tactical

B

Brumster

Member
EE Expired
Rating - 100%
1   0   0
Location
Kitchener ON
I bought myself a used Tikka T3 Tactical .223 yesterday. It came with an extra mag, oversized bolt knob, muzzle break and 30mm Optilock Rings. $1195 all inclusive. I need suggestions on what would be the best scope for the rifle and obviously, the ring size. I'm looking to spend in the $600-$1000 range, but anything above that will be considered so long as I feel it is worth the investment. If you also have good suggestions on a bipod, that would be appreciated too.
Also, I'm not too experienced with this type of shooting. Should I care about the cheek adjustment knob being on the right or should I move it to the left? I'm a right handed shooter.

IMG_1726.jpg
 
Last edited:
Keep the knob where it is. I finally put a Nightforce on mine which is an excellent way to go but for that price range either go with a 3200 5-15 or 4200 6-24 both tactical. With your rings you will want the 4200 as it is a 30mm body.
 
I think you're scope cost rule of thumb is a little off...
The glass on my rifles often is =$, if not >$ than the rifle itself.
Spend as much as you think you can afford....it reallly does make a difference.
The Sightrons, as noted above, seem to offer promise and would make the =$ break.
 
Max Owner, mind if I ask why you would pick a Sightron, have you had any experience with them? I've read a LITTLE about them but have never seen one or know someone who has. Reliable, durable, warranty?
 
How bout a vortex Viper 6-20,50. 30 mm tube and the only decent scope you will find for $600 with the side parallax adj. I got a sightron 6-24 mil dot, very nice glass and adj. are great but $1100 dollar range.
 
timmy204 said:
How bout a vortex Viper 6-20,50. 30 mm tube and the only decent scope you will find for $600 with the side parallax adj. I got a sightron 6-24 mil dot, very nice glass and adj. are great but $1100 dollar range.
Click to expand...
I was thinking Vortex as well but for the price range you're looking at, I would look at the new PST line of vipers.

http://vortexcanada.net/products/riflescopes/viper_pst/viper_pst.html

What calibre is the rifle? I wouldn't go with a 6-24 unless you're planning on doing varmint hunting with a fast, flat cartridge. Also, when you get into high magnification scopes you usually have to spend some dollars to get a good quality optic. High magnification is only really good for bright light conditions because your exit pupil is going to be about 2.5mm at full zoom so if you want to deer hunt the extra magnification will be pretty useless around dusk.

I would go with the 4-16 or a 2.5-10. I have a 4-14x44 Falcon Menace (~$450) on my .308 and I shoot at anywhere between 100 and 1000 yds. If you can afford it, go with a FFP Mil-Dot reticle.

As for the bipod, Harris all the way, no question. I have the 6-9 HBRM-S and it's awesome.
 
Leupold scopes are excellent and they are in about $1000 range for a nice10X M4. That's what I'm getting for my Sako.
 
canucklehead said:
I've had good luck with the Falcon line.

My T3 Varmint has a 4.5-18x56, and it's been GREAT for gophers! :)

IMG_8901.jpg
Click to expand...
It drives me crazy that the 44 has the giant rectangle where the knobs are. I like how the 56 just has that small sphere. Don't know what the story is there.
 
Wally said:
It drives me crazy that the 44 has the giant rectangle where the knobs are. I like how the 56 just has that small sphere. Don't know what the story is there.
Click to expand...

I just assumed it was due to the FFP on the 4-14. Maybe the mechanism takes up more space? I have one on my .308, and it's a nice scope too! :)

IMG_8908.jpg
 
canucklehead said:
I just assumed it was due to the FFP on the 4-14. Maybe the mechanism takes up more space? I have one on my .308, and it's a nice scope too! :)

IMG_8908.jpg
Click to expand...
Yeah, that certainly could be. I've gotta say, I'm quite happy with it for $450. The only downside is the weight. Good for a bench gun but it sucks just a little when you drag it into the mountains :)
 
That rifle is capable of exceptional accuracy. Some of the best accuracy you will find in a factory rifle - really.

Do yourself a favor and go with quality. Leupold or Nightforce. I have seen sightrons and liked what I saw, but I did not like the huge reticle dot. Bushnell is like looking through a wrought iron gate and the contrast was really quite mediocre in the few I've seen. The Vortex I have seen were chinese built.

A scope is to a good rifle what a motor is to a good boat. Go as powerful and as high quality as you can possibly go. Do that rifle justice. As one of my shooting mentors said to me, "don't buy the best you can afford, buy the best." Some of the most important attributes of a scope are simply not visible until you try and use and adjust them.
 
big boar said:
Max Owner, mind if I ask why you would pick a Sightron, have you had any experience with them? I've read a LITTLE about them but have never seen one or know someone who has. Reliable, durable, warranty?
Click to expand...



I'm not in a real position to buy a high end type scope. I also need a scope for a Remington 338 Lapua. For this I am going with a Nightforce that is worth 2100 to $2300. Thats why I don't have it yet.

The Sightron seems to be getting good reviews so far. I have a Falcon as posted above and I am not sure if my turrets are adjusting properly. I have to get out and verify my suspicions before I figure out what to do about it.

I have thought about another Leupold MK 4, 4.5X14X56 for the Tikka. I have one on my Savage 308 and I'm very happy with it.

We'll see when I have my money together and see what gets the nod at the time.
 
Obtunded said:
That rifle is capable of exceptional accuracy. Some of the best accuracy you will find in a factory rifle - really.

Do yourself a favor and go with quality. Leupold or Nightforce. I have seen sightrons and liked what I saw, but I did not like the huge reticle dot. Bushnell is like looking through a wrought iron gate and the contrast was really quite mediocre in the few I've seen. The Vortex I have seen were chinese built.

A scope is to a good rifle what a motor is to a good boat. Go as powerful and as high quality as you can possibly go. Do that rifle justice. As one of my shooting mentors said to me, "don't buy the best you can afford, buy the best." Some of the most important attributes of a scope are simply not visible until you try and use and adjust them.
Click to expand...
Only the very low end vortex stuff is Chinese.
 
If you already have a Loopy Mk4, just get some quick detach rings so you can swap it between rifles. Make a range card that tells you the zero point for both setup's....

You can only shoot one gun at a time, unless your dual weilding!
 
ryandpahl said:
If you already have a Loopy Mk4, just get some quick detach rings so you can swap it between rifles. Make a range card that tells you the zero point for both setup's....

You can only shoot one gun at a time, unless your dual weilding!
Click to expand...



In my case both guns will be going out at the same time. However dual wielding will double my chances of success. :D
 
I would agree with getting 1 nice scope now and switching it, quality bases and rings should put it right back in the place it was i would think, then a slip of paper telling you how many clicks
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom