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Modified lows with 3.5-10x40 Leupolds seemed to be the most popular set up.
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Modified lows on stainless T3 light with Leupold VX2 3x9x40 leaves approx 0.150" clearance under the object bell and approx 0.070" under the power selector ring. Only have one Tikka. Already have the 16Bore modified lows. However, planning to purchase a 30mm set and another 1" set "just in case". 
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Good! I’ve got a 4.5-14x40 VX-3 waiting to be mounted.
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So what is the modification? The set sent by the Whittakers staff along with my Tikka T3x fit just fine. Assuming that they are the 16Bore mod, they are milled so that the ringmount hangs down below the dovetail top surface. A freckle lower, and a skosh better in the looks department. Other than that, you aren't missing anything with what you already have. It's purely cosmetic, but we know that "looks" can be an important factor for many rifle nuts. I'm not immune to that. Jason Ok so, if I understand it correctly, the modified bases will still only fit in the pre-located holes and not be attached via the rail. I'll call and ask Chris at Talley to be sure. Well Chris and Gary have not heard of this so I presume there is someone doing this an an aftermarket modification for the Lightweight model. Ok. Free enterprise is a wonderful thing.
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So what is the modification? The set sent by the Whittakers staff along with my Tikka T3x fit just fine. Assuming that they are the 16Bore mod, they are milled so that the ringmount hangs down below the dovetail top surface. A freckle lower, and a skosh better in the looks department. Other than that, you aren't missing anything with what you already have. It's purely cosmetic, but we know that "looks" can be an important factor for many rifle nuts. I'm not immune to that. Jason Ok so, if I understand it correctly, the modified bases will still only fit in the pre-located holes and not be attached via the rail. I'll call and ask Chris at Talley to be sure. Well Chris and Gary have not heard of this so I presume there is someone doing this an an aftermarket modification for the Lightweight model. Ok. Free enterprise is a wonderful thing. They fit the same pre-located holes and arern't attached via the rail. These modifications are after market. A local gunsmith does them -- just as 16Bore's dad did in the past.
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Are these a matte finish?
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I enjoy handguns and I really like shotguns,...but I love rifles!
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Thanks for doing this Darrik
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Thanks a bunch Darrik for doing this. Just ordered a set of each. Thanks again!!
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Thanks! You gave me a little tease with pricing on Tikkas last night. I still bought it -- and the rings, too.
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Darrik,
Thank you. One of each ordered...
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Glad to see these back on the market.
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Darrik, there you go, costing me money again....
Thanks!
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So glad someone was able to do this on a scale to be feasible. Orders in, many thanks!
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The first 20 or so shipped Friday! He should have the next batch done in a few days...
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Fantastic! I thought I was SOL. Glad this is being done again!
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