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My t3x did not come with the rings that the t3 used to. Can someone give me an idea what fits these? Any compatibility like a Remington 700 or similar? It does have holes drilled along with the grooves
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My T3x wears a Recknagel rail and Recknagel mounts/rings. Very pleased with that setup.
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Weaver makes bases that fit the pre-drilled holes on the rail.
I have a set of original T-3 factory rings that I will let you have very reasonably if you are interested. I have used factory rings on my T-3's with no issues whatever, even though a lot of folks change them out it seems to be more or a "looney" thing rather than a need.
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Put a set of the Warne Tikka rings on my most recent Tikka, and I’m pretty impressed with them. They are heavy, but probably not heavier than a rail + rings combo.
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Kind of on the ugly side but they work great and are kind of like a beefy Talley are the DNZ Hunt Master one piece ring/bases. Thats what I have on my Superlite and really happy so far with them.
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Put a set of the Warne Tikka rings on my most recent Tikka, and I’m pretty impressed with them. They are heavy, but probably not heavier than a rail + rings combo. Those are the same rings I use on all of mine. Sports match look good and a little lower as well. May try a pair of them as well.
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after 9400 posts you really heave not seen that talley are the ones talked about here?
my buddies and I run talley or DNZ on our tikkas
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Older Warne rings were on my pre-owned T3. Mounted them correctly installing a Leupold 2-7 Scope. I have not had to fiddle with them since first installation. Would buy another set without a second thought.
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Dre- never owned a Tikka so never read those threads. Plus I am not likely to spend 70 bucks just to attach a damn scope. Every other maker provides holes that fit normal 20 dollar mounts. I don't live in the mountains and don't need a feather weight mount, and I don't drop my rifle off the roof onto it's scope so I don't need everything proof either.
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Another vote for the Warne rings on Tikkas. That’s what I’ve used on 3 of them, and have no complaints at all.
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Mj, If you do a search you will find enough threads on this very topic in the last two years to waste the remainder of your afternoon  I’ve been happy with the sportsmatch and that would be my recommendation.
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Talleys can found on ebay for $37 shipped
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Talley-930714-Rings-and-Base-Set-For-Tikka-T3-1-Low-Black-Matte-Finish/401492428591?epid=1301793999&hash=item5d7ad0472f:g:8ZMAAOSwuA1agfqH:rk:2:pf:0
DNZ for $41
https://www.ebay.com/itm/DNZ-20550-1-Pc-Base-Ring-Combo-For-Tikka-T3-1-Rings-Medium-Black-Matte-Finish/264121674411?epid=2254365504&hash=item3d7ee0eaab:g:mNwAAOSwYUZcMk-G:rk:2:pf:0
Both are great mounts,
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I use the Warne's and Sportsmatch. They both work great, but I prefer the SM's a bit better.
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Another vote for the DNZ hunt masters. I got a set for my tikka, now I have them on 2 more rifles I like them that much. They pretty much replaced the talleys on all but my kimber.
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I have Leupold dual dovetails on my Tikkas
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Do the Leupold DD's hang over the dovetail?
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Sportsmatch if you want to mount direct to the receiver, Tikka CTR rail if you want a low picatinny option.
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I have some Tikka factory rings if you need some. Otherwise, I use Warne rings made for the Tikka dovetail and recommend them.
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I use the milled LW Talley’s that 16bore’s dad designed and are now available from Whittaker Guns.
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Do the Leupold DD's hang over the dovetail? I bought 2 sets of standard Leupold bases with the windage rear base but used both of the dovetails
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Have said it before but it beats repeating- unless you need the inclination and/or ability to swap scopes that pic rings offer, you are missing some of the advantage of the integral rail on the Tikka. Have used every combination mentioned. Most extensively. Sportsmatch are extremely reliable in holding POI, postition the scope low, allow decent ring spacing, and are relatively inexpensive.
For hunting, Sportsmatch T084.
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Stolen from another thread. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/59224.jpg)
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I use the milled LW Talley’s that 16bore’s dad designed and are now available from Whittaker Guns. X a lot. I don’t know how many Tikkas we have (a dozen, maybe a couple more) and they all wear milled Talleys. ![[Linked Image]](https://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w84/pharmseller/image_zpsumehmtbo.jpeg) P
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Warne Tikka Mediums and a 3-9x40 Leupold... ![[Linked Image]](http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r325/dogdownproductions/B822890E-CE4D-47E7-8570-E21A2AF65478_zpstomefy09.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r325/dogdownproductions/218A2753-1F53-4579-9F87-1E7C20E85F88_zpsf8vkdury.jpg)
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Pharm has more than I do..... 30mm milled lows. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/60638.jpeg)
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Have said it before but it beats repeating- unless you need the inclination and/or ability to swap scopes that pic rings offer, you are missing some of the advantage of the integral rail on the Tikka. Have used every combination mentioned. Most extensively. Sportsmatch are extremely reliable in holding POI, postition the scope low, allow decent ring spacing, and are relatively inexpensive.
For hunting, Sportsmatch T084. Where's the best place to buy a set of those in 30mm? Do they make 30mm lows?
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Stolen from another thread. Are those the 13mm height rings?
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Have said it before but it beats repeating- unless you need the inclination and/or ability to swap scopes that pic rings offer, you are missing some of the advantage of the integral rail on the Tikka. Have used every combination mentioned. Most extensively. Sportsmatch are extremely reliable in holding POI, postition the scope low, allow decent ring spacing, and are relatively inexpensive.
For hunting, Sportsmatch T084. Thank you.
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I have the Sportsmatch T084, and they do work very well. One side note, they are not tall enough to clear a 50mm scope, so get the taller ones if that is your plan. Another new option is the Leupold Backcountry mounts. I have a set on the way from Brownell's and plan to give them a try. https://www.leupold.com/scope-mounts/backcountry-tikka-t-3-t3x-hunter-2-pc-30mm-med-matte
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I hit your link, and the Leupold Back country mounts are $119+ shipping.
The Sportsmatch, shipped, were like $50 after pounds to dollars conversion.
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They are 72.99 from Brownells.
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I'm curious how those and the DD's look on the dovetail.
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I will know later this week (on the Backcountry). Once I get a scope mounted, I will post some photos.
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I have the Sportsmatch T084, and they do work very well. One side note, they are not tall enough to clear a 50mm scope, so get the taller ones if that is your plan. This. Sorry Chet. All I’ve mounted on the ones I have are 44mm and below. Anyone that bought the Sportsmatch TO84 and can’t use them do to using a 50mm scope, let me know and I’ll buy them from you.
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I have the Sportsmatch T084, and they do work very well. One side note, they are not tall enough to clear a 50mm scope, so get the taller ones if that is your plan. This. Sorry Chet. All I’ve mounted on the ones I have are 44mm and below. Anyone that bought the Sportsmatch TO84 and can’t use them do to using a 50mm scope, let me know and I’ll buy them from you. No problem, Form. I used the T084's to mount my 3-15 SS and they fit great. Bought a set of the taller ones for the 3.5-15 NF, and are really too tall, so I am going to try a set of the Leupold Backcountry rings. If the rings heights posted on Midway are correct, they should be about perfect.
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Anybody tried the T048C with 50mm objective?
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I've tried everything listed herein and they are really all good suggestions; however, the best I have used are the Sako/Tikka Optilocks. The biggest drawback is that they are expensive. In answer to the OP's other question, I don't think there is any other make of rifle with which the Tikka shares a hole pattern such that you could use the same bases.
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Dre- never owned a Tikka so never read those threads. Plus I am not likely to spend 70 bucks just to attach a damn scope. Every other maker provides holes that fit normal 20 dollar mounts. I don't live in the mountains and don't need a feather weight mount, and I don't drop my rifle off the roof onto it's scope so I don't need everything proof either. I want to know where people are getting $70 for TLWs; I could make some loot offa dem suckas!
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They are the machined ones that fit down on the rail. You wouldn’t be making any $$ reselling.
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They are the machined ones that fit down on the rail. You wouldn’t be making any $$ reselling. Killjoy; I had my trip to Africa all planned  !
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Got the Leupold Backcountry rings today and used them to mount up a 50mm scope on my Tikka Lite. They are the perfect height for this scope, weigh a little over two ounces and are finished very nicely for what they are. I am not crazy about the Leupold logo, but I otherwise prefer them to the Talley Lightweight rings from an aesthetic standpoint. Time will tell if they crack less than the Talley's, but they are much thicker through the area where the ring screws are located. I would like to try a set on a couple of my Model 70's, but they are not available yet. ![[Linked Image]](http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/Chetaf/20190110_174553_zpsapdmysnt.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/Chetaf/20190110_174615_zpsu0vo3vw2.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb400/Chetaf/20190110_165746_zpsaqzr65kg.jpg)
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Got the Leupold Backcountry rings today and used them to mount up a 50mm scope on my Tikka Lite. They are the perfect height for this scope, weigh a little over two ounces and are finished very nicely for what they are. I am not crazy about the Leupold logo, but I otherwise prefer them to the Talley Lightweight rings from an aesthetic standpoint. Time will tell if they crack less than the Talley's, but they are much thicker through the area where the ring screws are located. I would like to try a set on a couple of my Model 70's, but they are not available yet. Be nice if they offered those in low's
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SM TO84s and SWFA 3-9x42. Positioned for 12.5" LOP. Perfect. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/QxyZK0br/IMG-20190110-181712591.jpg)
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Got the Leupold Backcountry rings today and used them to mount up a 50mm scope on my Tikka Lite. They are the perfect height for this scope, weigh a little over two ounces and are finished very nicely for what they are. I am not crazy about the Leupold logo, but I otherwise prefer them to the Talley Lightweight rings from an aesthetic standpoint. Time will tell if they crack less than the Talley's, but they are much thicker through the area where the ring screws are located. I would like to try a set on a couple of my Model 70's, but they are not available yet. Be nice if they offered those in low's If the heights on Midway are correct, what Leupold is calling a Medium, is about the same as a Talley Low.
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Those look darned good Chet....
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SM TO84s and SWFA 3-9x42. Positioned for 12.5" LOP. Perfect. I like the color scheme of that rig. What is that MBoomer?
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Thanks JG. Just finished it up and pretty happy with the results. Will undoubtedly see more pics when the sun come up. Tikka T3X Lite SS in the ever-so-awesome 6.5 Creedmoor. The metal is Cerakoted Magpul FDE and the other stuff is Duracoat OD Green along with Woodland Brown, White, and some sorta of grey, black, and FDE specks and/or squiggles topped with Cerakote air cure clearcoat... That's a mouth full! ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/HLbqKHCp/IMG-20190110-181746301-BURST000-COVER-TOP-1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/FHk5y3Wk/IMG-20190110-181817575.jpg)
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Thanks. Being a Tikka it looks as good as it shoots! Sweet!
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I use the milled LW Talley’s that 16bore’s dad designed and are now available from Whittaker Guns. Me too.
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MtnBoomer,
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I like your work!!!
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Do the Leupold DD's hang over the dovetail? That's what I'm wondering. A quadruple dovetail would be cool too...  Too bad your dad couldn't mill us out some real quick!!!. I think they need to post up some pics of their set-ups... It would be highly useful..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Have said it before but it beats repeating- unless you need the inclination and/or ability to swap scopes that pic rings offer, you are missing some of the advantage of the integral rail on the Tikka. Have used every combination mentioned. Most extensively. Sportsmatch are extremely reliable in holding POI, postition the scope low, allow decent ring spacing, and are relatively inexpensive.
For hunting, Sportsmatch T084. Awesome. I like the looks of those.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Got the Leupold Backcountry rings today and used them to mount up a 50mm scope on my Tikka Lite. They are the perfect height for this scope, weigh a little over two ounces and are finished very nicely for what they are. I am not crazy about the Leupold logo, but I otherwise prefer them to the Talley Lightweight rings from an aesthetic standpoint. Time will tell if they crack less than the Talley's, but they are much thicker through the area where the ring screws are located. I would like to try a set on a couple of my Model 70's, but they are not available yet. Be nice if they offered those in low's If the heights on Midway are correct, what Leupold is calling a Medium, is about the same as a Talley Low. Those look great Chet. Thanks for posting the pics. I wish everyone posted pics, so we could see the differing set-ups. It would make it much easier.. I ran a set of Warnes on my superlite. They are pigs. When all was said and done, my "superlite" was a 1/2 pound lighter than my pre 64 338wm.  : ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/1WBhM3r.jpg) My next 6.5 creed will probably be a superlite, but I want to keep scope and ring weight down. The leupold set you have looks like it will work nicely..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I wish everyone posted pics Wish granted..... There’s a pile of pics of different Tikka mounting systems in this very thread...
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Do the Leupold DD's hang over the dovetail? I bought 2 sets of standard Leupold bases with the windage rear base but used both of the dovetails I'm assuming the hole spacing is the same front and back? Is there a height difference between the front and back mount? Everything lined up properly? Thanks.. Pics would be cool..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I just ordered 2 sets of Sportsmatch rings after Chet sent me a few pictures of his set up with them. I’ve been using the Warnes without issues but I like the lower mounting of the SM rings. Every little bit helps.
I’m liking the looks of the Backcountry rings as well.
I’ve got a couple McM EDGES coming for my 22-250 and 6.5. More for the Length of pull and a little additional face support. The plain old factory stocks aren’t too bad in my book if they work for you.
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I just ordered 2 sets of Sportsmatch rings after Chet sent me a few pictures of his set up with them. I’ve been using the Warnes without issues but I like the lower mounting of the SM rings. Every little bit helps.
I’m liking the looks of the Backcountry rings as well.
I’ve got a couple McM EDGES coming for my 22-250 and 6.5. More for the Length of pull and a little additional face support. The plain old factory stocks aren’t too bad in my book if they work for you. Yeah, I like the factory stock. They aren't bad from what little use I've done with them... They feel good when packing around and mitigate recoil well enough...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Does anyone have experience with the Hawkins Precision Direct Mount rings that Bertram Brass is selling? I like the 25MOA built into them and lower, lighter mounting than my current setup- 20MOA rail and Burris XTR Sigs. Be nice if they used the dovetail like Sportsmatch though.
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David, I am not taking any serialized parts.... Occasionally do a full thing before selling or trading. Mainly stock stuff though. More to come and as time allows. More, uhhh, Sportsmatch pics. If it has a rail, use the rail. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/pVsLRJz8/IMG-0073.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/Wz1p0dLh/IMG-0077.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/Dz32Bj3V/IMG-0090.jpg)
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MtnBoomer,
Are you stock painting for a fee? And/or ceracoating for a fee?
I like your work!!! MtnBoomer has done a lot of work for me and quite frankly his work is just outstanding and very reasonable. Best kept secret out there. Unfortunately for me, he is getting more and more busy as people are beginning to recognize the quality of his work. Highly recommended! R
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David, I am not taking any serialized parts.... Occasionally do a full thing before selling or trading. Mainly stock stuff though. More to come and as time allows. More, uhhh, Sportsmatch pics. If it has a rail, use the rail. Those look great..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Do the Leupold DD's hang over the dovetail? I bought 2 sets of standard Leupold bases with the windage rear base but used both of the dovetails I'm assuming the hole spacing is the same front and back? Is there a height difference between the front and back mount? Everything lined up properly? Thanks.. Pics would be cool.. Hole spacing is the same as is height of each mount. Bsa send me your phone number and I will text some pics for you to post. Have a couple Tikkas with scopes mounted this way
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For the guys running the Sportsmatch rings - what torque settings are you using? Thanks
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Do the Leupold DD's hang over the dovetail? I bought 2 sets of standard Leupold bases with the windage rear base but used both of the dovetails I'm assuming the hole spacing is the same front and back? Is there a height difference between the front and back mount? Everything lined up properly? Thanks.. Pics would be cool.. Hole spacing is the same as is height of each mount. Bsa send me your phone number and I will text some pics for you to post. Have a couple Tikkas with scopes mounted this way Cool. Thanks, I'll get on that. I may just go the DD route as well. They have leupold standard mounts at Cabela's and I already have rings. I'll send a PM. Thanks!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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For the guys running the Sportsmatch rings - what torque settings are you using? Thanks I lube the screws and run them real tight, and use a recoil stud for the back base, either a 3mm steel pin, or a screw with the head ground down depending on where the rear base has to sit. ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/78661.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/89356.jpeg) The sportsmatch lows will handle some 50 mm scopes This is a 4-30x50 Bushnell ![[Linked Image]](https://www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/gallery/80/full/89358.jpeg)
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See the 50 mm scope mounted above
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Great idea adding another pin.
I torque the base screws farmer tight. Run them in to stretch, back out, then back in snug. Clean, no lube. The washers on the SM are not beautiful but seem real effective, all business. The Warnes also clamp to the rail and have the standard Torx head screw. Have not seen anything sitting "atop" the rail I'd be even slightly interested in... Then the ring screws, torque to 16-18 ish. Perfect cheeckweld and eye alignment is the goal, not "as low as possible" like, I suspect, we got used to shooting for when working with drop-comb stocks. I used Warne lows with a 56mm and it almost cleared, and I made it clear.... .
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I didn't mention it but I line all my scope rings with Sellotape, been doing that for over 30 years, my scopes never move.
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See the 50 mm scope mounted above That's good to know! My 50mm Nightforce would not clear, but the objective bell on it is pretty large. Do you know the outside diameter of the bell on your scope? I suppose it also depends on eye relief and how far forward you can go down the barrel taper.
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Great information here.. I like that pin idea on the sportmatch rings. They look great too..
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Great information here.. I like that pin idea on the sportmatch rings. They look great too.. They come equipped with one, as do the Warnes. Designed for the front ringmount. IIRC which is highly suspect.... What matters more than bell or objective diameter is the location in relation to the barrel contour....
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Here's some pics 338rcm sent me to post. As he said in his post, he used 2 sets of Leupold standard mounts and then just used the DD mount and tossed the useless windage mount (well, those are my words there): This is with the Meopra 4.5-14x44 scope in extra low DD's: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/aJLT05I.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/xhzrgo4.jpg) Next up is the Burris E1 4.5-14X42 in low DD's: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/IKoJQsQ.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/LhYjrYo.jpg) Here is a pic of the underside of the bases: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/R5le0xo.jpg) Although there is a number on the bottom, which is specific to Leupold, I believe the mounts you need to look for are the 54447 leupold standard mounts. I know this may be a good option for guys wanting to get their scope on without having to order online somewhere, as most places carry Leupold standard mounts for some damn reason. I dont' like them, but Cabela's really pushes them. It's hard to find dual dovetail mounts around here. Hope this helps some of you guys and gives another option. Thanks again to 338rcm for sending the pics! Where's that damn Leupold rep at?
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have a set of the modified Talley's on a 7-08 and they work great. I've come to wonder why though, that folks dont' mount directly to the dovetail? It's a much better situation IMHO. ![[Linked Image]](https://i156.photobucket.com/albums/t32/JGrimes_2007/Sportsmatch_zpsmeydwsft.jpg)
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Those damn Leupold Dual Dovetails are 0.010" away from perfection......
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Those damn Leupold Dual Dovetails are 0.010" away from perfection......
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have a set of the modified Talley's on a 7-08 and they work great. I've come to wonder why though, that folks dont' mount directly to the dovetail? It's a much better situation IMHO. If the Sportsmatch made a low 1" made of steel, I'd give them a try. Not a fan of alloy or aluminum alloy rings. Not saying they wont work, just prefer all steel Thanks to BSA for posting pics of the dual dovetails
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I have a set of the modified Talley's on a 7-08 and they work great. I've come to wonder why though, that folks dont' mount directly to the dovetail? It's a much better situation IMHO. If the Sportsmatch made a low 1" made of steel, I'd give them a try. Not a fan of alloy or aluminum alloy rings. Not saying they wont work, just prefer all steel Thanks to BSA for posting pics of the dual dovetails No problem my friend. I like the looks of the DD's on the Tikka. Not a damn thing wrong with mounting them to the receiver with screws either. We've been doing that for decades and it's never been a problem. What it boils down to is personal preference and options. All of these options are good. With a little more digging, I saw Leupold also makes the PRW mounts for the Tikka T3 as well now. They are a little lower than the DD base and use a weaver style ring. Options my friend, it's good to have them... Here's some more info: Tikka scope mountsLike 338rcm told me in a PM, Leupold now makes the DD's for Tikka. Good on them. There are also Talley steel mounts you can buy and burris makes a ring that mounts directly to the dovetail that looks great to me. Check them out in this link^^^^ Also, if you like the looks of the DD's and want an extended/reversible front base, you can buy these: Tikka DD bases with reversible front base
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Do the Leupold DD's hang over the dovetail? I bought 2 sets of standard Leupold bases with the windage rear base but used both of the dovetails I'm assuming the hole spacing is the same front and back? Is there a height difference between the front and back mount? Everything lined up properly? Thanks.. Pics would be cool.. Hole spacing is the same as is height of each mount. Bsa send me your phone number and I will text some pics for you to post. Have a couple Tikkas with scopes mounted this way Why not just get these? https://www.leupold.com/scope-mounts/dd-tikka-t-3-2-pc-matte
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Do the Leupold DD's hang over the dovetail? I bought 2 sets of standard Leupold bases with the windage rear base but used both of the dovetails I'm assuming the hole spacing is the same front and back? Is there a height difference between the front and back mount? Everything lined up properly? Thanks.. Pics would be cool.. Hole spacing is the same as is height of each mount. Bsa send me your phone number and I will text some pics for you to post. Have a couple Tikkas with scopes mounted this way Why not just get these? https://www.leupold.com/scope-mounts/dd-tikka-t-3-2-pc-matte Picture isnt correct, they come with one extension base. I have spoke to Leupold about the picture. They sent me a couple extra bases, sans screws.
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I have a set of the modified Talley's on a 7-08 and they work great. I've come to wonder why though, that folks dont' mount directly to the dovetail? It's a much better situation IMHO. If the Sportsmatch made a low 1" made of steel, I'd give them a try. Not a fan of alloy or aluminum alloy rings. Not saying they wont work, just prefer all steel Thanks to BSA for posting pics of the dual dovetails No problem my friend. I like the looks of the DD's on the Tikka. Not a damn thing wrong with mounting them to the receiver with screws either. We've been doing that for decades and it's never been a problem. What it boils down to is personal preference and options. All of these options are good. With a little more digging, I saw Leupold also makes the PRW mounts for the Tikka T3 as well now. They are a little lower than the DD base and use a weaver style ring. Options my friend, it's good to have them... Here's some more info: Tikka scope mountsLike 338rcm told me in a PM, Leupold now makes the DD's for Tikka. Good on them. There are also Talley steel mounts you can buy and burris makes a ring that mounts directly to the dovetail that looks great to me. Check them out in this link^^^^ Also, if you like the looks of the DD's and want an extended/reversible front base, you can buy these: Tikka DD bases with reversible front baseBSA I tried the Burris bases first, mediums are the lowest they make. I wanted my scopes as low as I could get them. The Burris left a huge gap. Could mount a 50mm and probably larger with them
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The Sportsmatch looked a bit amateurish to me at first. However, after a few encounters with them I'm sold. Got a rail, use a rail. Got a lug, use a lug. None of that sitting atop the rail, whine about height bs. LOL
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Do the Leupold DD's hang over the dovetail? I bought 2 sets of standard Leupold bases with the windage rear base but used both of the dovetails I'm assuming the hole spacing is the same front and back? Is there a height difference between the front and back mount? Everything lined up properly? Thanks.. Pics would be cool.. Hole spacing is the same as is height of each mount. Bsa send me your phone number and I will text some pics for you to post. Have a couple Tikkas with scopes mounted this way Why not just get these? https://www.leupold.com/scope-mounts/dd-tikka-t-3-2-pc-matte
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Hey 338rcm. I actually liked your DD idea. That's how you think outside the box and add insight to a thread like this. Mucho thanks buddy: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/pi1Dq6C.jpg) I went with a Zeiss 3-9x42 with RZ6 reticle, I had laying around. This sob feels nice and light, and well balanced. I'm eager to shoot it in the "moa all day long" challenge here tomorrow. I'm not expecting stellar results, as the barrel is not even broke in yet and I don't have a load worked up, but I'll post results. Good bad or ugly. It's a great reference and accuracy will only improve after those first groups are shot....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Looks like that'll work! Another, because I can. 21" ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/HsfwC5Qd/IMG-0116.jpg)
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Hey 338rcm. I actually liked your DD idea. That's how you think outside the box and add insight to a thread like this. Mucho thanks buddy: I went with a Zeiss 3-9x42 with RZ6 reticle, I had laying around. This sob feels nice and light, and well balanced. I'm eager to shoot it in the "moa all day long" challenge here tomorrow. I'm not expecting stellar results, as the barrel is not even broke in yet and I don't have a load worked up, but I'll post results. Good bad or ugly. It's a great reference and accuracy will only improve after those first groups are shot.... "Load work up" "Barrel break in" Must be a Tikka virgin. Bore sight and fire 3 factory rounds. Dollar to a donut they're under an inch.
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Hey 338rcm. I actually liked your DD idea. That's how you think outside the box and add insight to a thread like this. Mucho thanks buddy: I went with a Zeiss 3-9x42 with RZ6 reticle, I had laying around. This sob feels nice and light, and well balanced. I'm eager to shoot it in the "moa all day long" challenge here tomorrow. I'm not expecting stellar results, as the barrel is not even broke in yet and I don't have a load worked up, but I'll post results. Good bad or ugly. It's a great reference and accuracy will only improve after those first groups are shot.... "Load work up" "Barrel break in" Must be a Tikka virgin. Bore sight and fire 3 factory rounds. Dollar to a donut they're under an inch. I don't shoot factory ammo, unless I'm forced to... This is the load I'm going to be running: ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/6rgZE0B.jpg) I'll start load work for this rifle tomorrow. Hopefully landing on the same accuracy node as the above load. That always makes things simpler... . I've also had Tikka's before, they are not the end all be all of accuracy.. We'll see how she does though...
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Hey 338rcm. I actually liked your DD idea. That's how you think outside the box and add insight to a thread like this. Mucho thanks buddy: I went with a Zeiss 3-9x42 with RZ6 reticle, I had laying around. This sob feels nice and light, and well balanced. I'm eager to shoot it in the "moa all day long" challenge here tomorrow. I'm not expecting stellar results, as the barrel is not even broke in yet and I don't have a load worked up, but I'll post results. Good bad or ugly. It's a great reference and accuracy will only improve after those first groups are shot.... "Load work up" "Barrel break in" Must be a Tikka virgin. Bore sight and fire 3 factory rounds. Dollar to a donut they're under an inch. Ha ha.. I get a kick out of you guys. Dollar for donuts, damn near any rifle is sub moa for 3 shots. For fu cks sake, I took my BSA model E to the range a couple days ago for the first time. Bought it a few months ago and just now got around to refinishing it and glass bedding it and finally shooting it. Just threw something together and also ran the load my sporterized m1917 likes and it's under moa for 3 shots. That is not hard to do, not even for an old pos M1917... : ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/g1kYpwS.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/eLSOSXY.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/hAzzSob.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/s3qPjER.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](https://i.imgur.com/EkMymAJ.jpg)
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Looks like that'll work! Another, because I can. 21" Looks great!!
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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Yep.... Uhh, I mean thanks!
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The Sportsmatch rings are a great pair of rings.. have been running them for years.
They made the original mounts for Accuracy International sniper rifles..
However, they are most know for withstanding the vicious recoil of springer Air rifles..
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Hey 338rcm. I actually liked your DD idea. That's how you think outside the box and add insight to a thread like this. Mucho thanks buddy: I went with a Zeiss 3-9x42 with RZ6 reticle, I had laying around. This sob feels nice and light, and well balanced. I'm eager to shoot it in the "moa all day long" challenge here tomorrow. I'm not expecting stellar results, as the barrel is not even broke in yet and I don't have a load worked up, but I'll post results. Good bad or ugly. It's a great reference and accuracy will only improve after those first groups are shot.... Looks Great BSA!!
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I must say...after years of happily running pic rail and pic rings on my Tikka...this thread has me wanting to shed the weight of that mounting set-up and try the Sportsmatch.
Good photos and discussion here.
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Damn this thread took off fast!
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Does anyone have pictures of the the non milled talley LW mounted on a T3x?
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Holy crap, that was over 7 years ago....good grief.
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CTR with rail, Warne Mountain Tech lows, Athlon Midas 2.5-15x50. Don't care for rail on rail but it works this time. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/PJgMb7fC/IMG-20190113-130854944.jpg)
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Thanks ,l may have to poney up a extra 30 for the milled rings
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Just FYI, this is what they actually look like. No extra slot outside of the screw holes. ![[Linked Image]](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0926/7410/products/Burris-410630-381106308-Pic1_1024x1024.jpg)
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I have a set of the modified Talley's on a 7-08 and they work great. I've come to wonder why though, that folks dont' mount directly to the dovetail? It's a much better situation IMHO. Thanks for posting that image - pretty much exactly the setup I'll be running - My SM rings are inbound from the UK. I assume you're running the recoil pin up front but nothing on the rear ring?
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CTR with rail, Warne Mountain Tech lows, Athlon Midas 2.5-15x50. Don't care for rail on rail but it works this time. I like the looks of those rings. Thanks for posting that.. I may try a set of those on one of my savage rifles.. I hate the Weaver grandslam steel rings that I've got on my 223....
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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I have a set of the modified Talley's on a 7-08 and they work great. I've come to wonder why though, that folks dont' mount directly to the dovetail? It's a much better situation IMHO. Thanks for posting that image - pretty much exactly the setup I'll be running - My SM rings are inbound from the UK. I assume you're running the recoil pin up front but nothing on the rear ring? Yessir. I think you'll really be impressed with them. Let us know if you don't mind.
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Damn this thread took off fast! It's a good thread with pictures and good input from a lot of good guys.
I try to stick with the basics, they do so well. Nothing fancy mind you, just plain jane will get it done with style. You want to see an animal drop right now? Shoot him in the ear hole. BSA MAGA
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CTR with rail, Warne Mountain Tech lows, Athlon Midas 2.5-15x50. Don't care for rail on rail but it works this time. I like the looks of those rings. Thanks for posting that.. I may try a set of those on one of my savage rifles.. I hate the Weaver grandslam steel rings that I've got on my 223.... You bet. Still made in the state formerly worthy of having trail to it. LOL
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CTR with rail, Warne Mountain Tech lows, Athlon Midas 2.5-15x50. Don't care for rail on rail but it works this time. Nice looking set up Boomer.
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Mentioned somewhere about ringmount height vs objective diameter and how it depends upon scope length and barrel contour. 30mm 8x56mm in Warne lows. I filed the scope tube a hair and a half to clear. ![[Linked Image]](https://i.postimg.cc/X7HNwNd5/IMG_20171107_141711418.jpg)
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Boomer you feel like doing my rifle up to look something like yours?
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Ring spacing,is your scope's BEST friend.
Hint.....................
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Have said it before but it beats repeating- unless you need the inclination and/or ability to swap scopes that pic rings offer, you are missing some of the advantage of the integral rail on the Tikka. Have used every combination mentioned. Most extensively. Sportsmatch are extremely reliable in holding POI, postition the scope low, allow decent ring spacing, and are relatively inexpensive.
For hunting, Sportsmatch T084. Anyone have a link for these rings?
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Interesting talk here abt. Sportsmatch rings for Tikka T3x Lite.
However, I've searched high and low.....and cannot find the material used in
the manufacture of those rings......in particular the models TO84 and TO48C.
Izzit steel or some lighter-weight alloy?
I'm hoping it's steel!!!
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Put a set of the Warne Tikka rings on my most recent Tikka, and I’m pretty impressed with them. They are heavy, but probably not heavier than a rail + rings combo. I put a set on my Tikka T3 300WSM last week, and I am impressed. Now I just need to get home for good and sight the gun back in.
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Can someone post a link or model for the Sportsmatch rings that best fit a 3-9x40 VX-2?
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Hint............... ![[Linked Image]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/922/aqCtjG.jpg)
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Rehint..... ![[Linked Image]](http://i352.photobucket.com/albums/r325/dogdownproductions/B18BA949-AFA0-4055-B90E-B16EFA8D4FF2_zpstvwdmxgg.jpg)
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Ring spacing is a THE Scope's best friend and everything below zero is 100% fhuqking USELESS. Hint. Congratulations?!? 'Course the OEM mags suck copious ass too. Re-re-fhuqking HINT. ![[Linked Image]](https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1280x1024q90/923/8JKmQg.jpg) LAUGHING!...................
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