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Offline HuntingGuy

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Tikka T3 Scope/Bases/Rings
« on: May 16, 2004, 08:34:08 AM »
Hey all-

Got my order in today for the Tikka T3 Lite Stainless/Synthetic in .338 Win Mag.

-- For the line of rings, I am considering either Talley or Warne.  Does anyone have first hand experience with either?  Which height rings would it take to mount the 2004 Leupold VXIII scope (3.5x10)?

-- How do the bases which come on the T3's work?  How will they hold up over time?  What would you reccommend?

-- As far as scopes go, which size scope are you using?  I am looking at the new VX III 2004 Leupold in 3.5x10.

Thanks, HuntingGuy
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« Reply #1 on: May 17, 2004, 04:08:43 AM »
I use Warne rings on my Tikka WH, but I don't know if they are available for the new T3.

For the WH, the rings attach directly to the receiver, and they are super strong.

Talley makes high quality stuff, but I don't think they make their new aluminum rings in stainless finish (which I want for my stainless rifles.)

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« Reply #2 on: May 17, 2004, 04:52:41 PM »
The T3 comes with rings. The rings attach to the reciever directly. The reciever is also drilled and tapped for weaver style bases.
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« Reply #3 on: May 17, 2004, 05:14:00 PM »
Yea, but those rings leave much to be desired.  I'm kinda surprised - Tikka is a high quality rifle, but their rings are not that great.  They have the awesome opti-lock rings - which go on Sako rifles too, but I don't know why they don't come with the T3 - I guess probably because those rings are over $100 - or something like that.

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« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2004, 02:31:49 AM »
I would suggest Conetrol rings for a Tiika or Sako ..same price as optilocks and much stronger and sit lower.
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« Reply #5 on: June 14, 2004, 07:44:49 AM »
zachary - you said the t3 rings are not that great. what exactly is wrong with them?  I am picking up a t3 tonight and am mounting a leupold 3-9 compact silver scope on it. what rings/mounts would you suggest? Also would low mounts be better fitted for this scope and rifle?
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