Tikka T3 Super Varmint: A rare bird in Canada?

Gunneegoogoo said:
Only if you want to change it to a different MOA....

I don't see why you'd want anything other than steel. Al and Ti are lighter, but softer, and it doesn't sound like you're looking for a lightweight rig.

Some people bed their rails to their actions....just FYI. Commence innuendo, now.
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So. . As hard as steel and bedded to the action. That about right?
Methinks you've been sensitized to the double-entendre sufficiently already,

All joking aside (for a moment, only), I've had fasteners loosen due to loss of pre-stress with a loss of torque. With base materials unable to withstand compressive forces from the fasteners, they yield, deform and the connection is compromised. Steel is much harder to deform than non-ferrous materials and in particular changes size much less with temp extremes than Al, as an example. This part I have somewhat of a handle on, so I don't disagree that steel seems ideal for a rail material. Aluminum can also "creep" over time and continue to move even if the forces aren't increasing.
Where I'm shaky is to why differing MOA (Minute Of Angles) are required on the rail. All I can think is that not all scope tubes are mounted parallel to the receiver surfaces. Perhaps to set them to the bore line instead?
My knowledge is weak here and I won't expect you to become responsible for my edification. Google is my friend.
Always a "pleasure" discussing things with you.
Inoxy
PS: Thanks for the PM heads up.
 
The different MOA rails allow you to use a scope for longer range work. They're not a correction for I misaligned tube...

If you have a scope with, for round numbers sake, 100MOA of adjustment. When you mount the scope with a flat rail it should be, more or less, centered to be on bullseye - so now you only have 50MOA of elevation to work with. If you start with a 20MOA rail, now you have 70MOA rail to work with. 30MOA rail, 80MOA to work with....you seem good with math, I think you can get it....

It seems your skill set would be well suited to consulting with some of the site sponsors on their planning and builds.....
 
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Some interesting information in getting caught up in this thread. I just recently purchased a new T3varmint in 223 1-8 twist. I think I'm just going to install a 20 moa rail for starters and lighten up the trigger. I will see how it shoots and go from there. I do like the wide forend on the stock for riding my rock br. If I like the rifle I'll probably go to an aftermarket stock or chassis.
Inoxy did you ever purchase one,reliable has stock and listed for $1149.I bought mine from Grouse river and they matched reliables price.
Where is the best place in Canada to purchase a 20 moa steel rail preference to one that has the receiver pin thks.
 
Gunneegoogoo said:
The different MOA rails allow you to use a scope for longer range work. They're not a correction for I misaligned tube...

If you have a scope with, for round numbers sake, 100MOA of adjustment. When you mount the scope with a flat rail it should be, more or less, centered to be on bullseye - so now you only have 50MOA of elevation to work with. If you start with a 20MOA rail, now you have 70MOA rail to work with. 30MOA rail, 80MOA to work with....you seem good with math, I think you can get it....

It seems your skill set would be well suited to consulting with some of the site sponsors on their planning and builds.....
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Not quite, here the formula:

[( Total Offset / Ring Spacing) x 3600] / 1.047 = MOA @ 100 yds

This is for Burris Signiture Zee rings
 
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Sorry for the extended absence. Much water under the bridge, & life is so unpredictable. Short answer: no I am still not a Tikka T3 Varmint owner. Just received word from Cabella's that my my outstanding backorder for one has been officially cancelled. It has been 3 months or so for them to realize they will not be able to supply. Not pleased with their inability to quote me a firm delivery date from the get go. That should have been my 1st clue. Unverified (but reasonable) has been a report that Cabellas Canada does not receive Tikkas from the Canadian Importer, but from their US parent. Stands to reason that if US demand outstrips supply the Canadian Customers get less than preferential treatment vis-a-vis US customers. Lesson Learned. I shall try to stay with All Canadian distributors hence. Thank you for your supplier suggestions. I will contact them post haste.
 
I think that a hardened Stainless Steel rail with a well fitted alignment pin would be the quintessential accessory for such an application. (Just my $0.02 CDN of course)
 
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