Originally Posted by bcraig
I am going to put a Swfa scope on my Tikka(more than likely a 6x42) Superlight and wanting some input on which 30mm rings to use.

I have thought about the Warne rings which clamp directly to the receiver as it SEEMS like it would be a sturdier setup than using a rail and then clamping rings to the rail.The scope which is over 20 ounces seems like might be too much mass moving for just a few screws holding either a rail or the Talleys for that matter.

I like the Warnes because they are steel but have never used Vertical rings on a centerfire.And they are a little heavy but the weight is not a big deal as rifle is plenty light anyway.

Anyway, for those who have used 30mm Rings on a Tikka T3, I would appreciate your input .



If you are looking for Tikka mounts that clamps directly into their base, there is nothing more precisely machined than the Optilock base/ring combo. I have 4 sets of those mounted. I have never had to use more than a couple of inches of the scope's internal adjusment to zero it. The derlin ring prevent scratches and it is horizontally split.
This one is one inch but the same concept with the 30mm.

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Having said that, I am a great fan of Warne QDs. I have a 30mm attached to the grooved receiver of my ZKK 600(CZ 550). Rock solid and reliably returns to zero. If you'd ever warm up to the rail/QD ring setup I'd highly recommend Tikka Performance rail with Warne QD ring.
The advantage of this rail that the recoil pin is machined into it. My latest "do it all".

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