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Sounds like a good opportunity for a side business...

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So I think Pop is going to get set up to slice and dice. Will post details later..

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I'm in for a set...I'll watch this thread for details.

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Had him cut down a set of lows, guess that makes them extra low now. There's only about .100" of meat between the screw head and the top of the receiver (on mediums as well) but I think it's plenty.

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Plenty of room for the bolt.
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Are you taking orders? I need/want a set before I dump my Tikka....never really warmed up to the factory rings and wanted to go Talleys ASAP.

Please?


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So here's the deal...

The first set of bases are mediums @ .320 and now are lows @ .211. The screws that came with them are .300 and fit fine EXCEPT FOR THE FRONT which needs to be .175 so it misses the bolt head. The original screws go deep into the threads and are visible when looking through the magazine opening, but do not go beyond the inside of the receiver. Only reason I mention it is you may have to do a little filing to get the screws the correct length. The easiest way to do it is by flipping the gun over and running a screw outward from the receiver. Then protect/tape off what you don't want filings in and reduce it to the correct length. When you back the screw out, it will help shape the threads so that when you go to put it back in (from the top) the threads will catch. Sounds goofy, but works. Or if your handy with a dremel...well, you know the drill.

3. Clearance for the "mud-flaps". The little pieces that cover the dovetail CAN'T bottom out on it. There should be about .008 when it's all said and done. If it does hit, it might cant the rings a bit. If for some reason it is hitting, you'd need to run the base across a stone to relieve and make a gap.

Anyway, that's about where we're at with this stuff. Pretty much all the caveats/warnings/issues we could think of so far.

Looks like there is only about .080 of meat between the screw head and the top of the dovetail. Pops modified 2 sets of mediums. If your dovetail is less than .660", they'll fit. I'd say you want at least .004" of wiggle room.

These are still in the R&D stage, so they haven't been put to any kind of test yet. I've got 2 sets done. One may already be spoken for. $58/shipped each. If you want to send yours it'll be $28/shipped. He's on vacation until next week. There is another set of lows at his place, so if someone want to lay claim to them, have at it...

Like I said, this is just a hair-brained idea I had. Not a production shop, just a retired engineer. Nothing has been tested, guaranteed, etc., etc., etc.

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16Bore - nice work. Have your dad setup for production while you do the business plan. Next thing is the rings start selling like gangbusters, you plan the IPO and go public and make money ala Bill Gates. Sell out to Warne, Talley or whomever pays your price. Take the money, share it with dad and enjoy life. Betcha didn't think the idea would work out like this...LOL. BTW - I'd like a pair myself for my 6.5 Swede Tikka. PM me with contact info. Homesteader.

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Sounds like a good plan, I've already done the SWOT analysis. I figure as soon a Talley figures it out, we're outta business. Fun to mess with though, as my job makes watching paint dry look exciting...

anyway, PM inbound.

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Distance between the scope tube and dovetail:

Modified Lows = .420
Modified Mediums = .510

Have 2 sets of Modified Mediums ready to go...

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Still have a set of Mediums if anyone is interested..

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Is the measurement of .420 from the top of the reciever to the bottom of scope tube? As I am looking for something as low as possible. my sons warnes are 430 from the top of reciever to bottom of scope tube I'd like to get lower. Looks like you a have great idea Hope you can continue making these. Thanks Rick

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When the Talley Lows are milled out, there is .420 between the tube and top of the receiver.

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UPDATE:

3 sets of lows ready to go in the classifieds, $60/TYD

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Got mine today. I'd always posted that I had never had any trouble with the original Tikka rings that come with the T3. When I was taking them off, one of the allen screws in the base stripped out. Glad I had these coming my way.

16bore's rings show great workmanship, they fit well, and they look super good. Highly recommended.


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Just installed a set from 16Bore. Look great! Much better than the original or unmodified Talleys.


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Got mine yesterday. Gotta carefully check the screw length and shorten them if needed. They look great! Gotta love the ingenuity of folks!


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After looking through the thread, these look great for any Tikka! Definitely want to get around to getting this done. Seems like my scope would fit just as snug as the last picture's.

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TGLumber - this is thread I spoke about the other day. The mods to the Talley mounts look top notch regards the thought and precision that went into the work. They look "right". Homesteader

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Have another batch of lows ready to roll if anyone is interested.....

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Gonna need a set or 2 for my T3's when I figure out what scopes to buy this spring ...
Can you do same thing on Talley's for a SAKO?
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