+1 on the Sportsmatch great rings.
I hate to admit it, being a big fan of kimbers….but at todays prices I’d go for a tikka t3 and finish a wildcat stock myself. Light, accurate as hell and great ergos….they make lots of custom rifles look bad.
Ultra Light Hunting Rifle Set Up??
- Thread starter Dwmuench
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+1 on the Sportsmatch great rings.
I hate to admit it, being a big fan of kimbers….but at todays prices I’d go for a tikka t3 and finish a wildcat stock myself. Light, accurate as hell and great ergos….they make lots of custom rifles look bad.
in that case why not go weaver steel base with leupold qrw ... this is the route i went for my regular light t3x.
Because SM clamp right to the integral T3x dovetail rail, have a recoil pin, and they're quite a bit lighter.
If I'm not using a rail on a Tikka, I want rings that clamp directly to the integral dovetail. No bases required.
But that's just my preferences.
pete dobinson
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- Courtenay BC.
Hmmm, I might have to try a tikka to see what all the fuss is about.
Because SM clamp right to the integral T3x dovetail rail, have a recoil pin, and they're quite a bit lighter.
If I'm not using a rail on a Tikka, I want rings that clamp directly to the integral dovetail. No bases required.
But that's just my preferences.
not able to find any of those rings in canada? i do think that brand made the rings/mount for the accuracy international but for the rest not known by me. any chance to share where we can find them in canada?
Yessir, I think you’re correct about them supplying the original AI rings.
I usually order from Twanado Airguns in the UK. Micheal over there has been excellent to deal with every time. Super communication and fast shipping. He even touches base a week or two later to make sure the shipment arrived ok. If he’s out of stock, Airguns of Arizona is decent to deal with as well, but it ends up costing more from them.
Sportsmatch rigs ARE way STRONGER then Talley LW 1 Piece rings ?? Care to PROVE that or is it Just your opinion ? RJ
Just my opinion. But it’s based on observing their design and material differences. And having seen Talley LWs break, in person. And never having even heard of broken Sportsmatch TO84s.
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Fisherguy55
Regular
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- SW Ontario
Omer keeps Tikka optilock ring mounts in stock clamping directly to the dovetail as designed
For the OP I'd also recommend that or any other rifle mentioned here really. But when it comes to budgets for improving pack weight, it turns out single leg squats and deadlifts are just cheaper than carbon
For the OP I'd also recommend that or any other rifle mentioned here really. But when it comes to budgets for improving pack weight, it turns out single leg squats and deadlifts are just cheaper than carbon
pete dobinson
CGN frequent flyer
- Location
- Courtenay BC.
They call it multi tasking.
Give it up and become a truck (or ATV) hunter. No need for an uber light rifle then.
Ride around in with your buddy in style & comfort. No getting wet in the rain. No dragging deer too far cuz you choot them from the road. Lots of pop, chips and those cool little Halloween chocolate bars on tap. What's not to like?
Ride around in with your buddy in style & comfort. No getting wet in the rain. No dragging deer too far cuz you choot them from the road. Lots of pop, chips and those cool little Halloween chocolate bars on tap. What's not to like?
