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mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka #15698950 01/24/21
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OP human_pine_tree New Member H Joined: May 2020 Posts: 18 Spearfish, SD	I'm exploring mounting options for a 6x42 SWFA scope that I'm planning to put on a .243 Tikka. I know people have had success with using Sportsmatch medium rings, and other folks are using low SWFA rings with a rail. I like to get the scope low, but I'm not sure how low I can go with such a large windage turret (I'd rather not put a rubber cap on it for now). Are there any other options out there I should be considering? What is the lowest you've been able to mount the SWFA fixed scopes without having brass hit the windage turret?

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Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699000 01/24/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,568 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,568 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	Mount height is but one facet and I'd not get tunnel vision. Ring spacing is a scope's BEST friend and rates a serious thunk. Hint. The 6x MQ houses HUGE erector travel and the Teeker 243 is horrid,given it's 10" RPM,so the reticle alone(10 Mil's) will getcha' to the Transonic Slip of everything it will stabilize,in my atmosphere. Most folks get to shoot far more favorable atmospherics,which obviously don't hurt performance and hopefully your's grants same. Hint. 1913 and Chicken low's for me,due ring spacing alone. Hint................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699025 01/24/21
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Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington	LarryO!!!! Sure knows how to mount a scope, especially on a lever action!!! 🤣🤣 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699143 01/24/21
Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,568 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska Big Stick Campfire Kahuna
Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,568 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	Pardon wares that exist,being sooooooo reliably disconcerting to Drooling DUMB Fhuqks. Hint. On the "bright" side for them however,Imagination and Pretend are free,so they can "afford" to "contribute"...the "lucky" kchunts. Hint. LAUGHING!.................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka Judman #15699207 01/24/21
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goalie Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota	Originally Posted by Judman LarryO!!!! Sure knows how to mount a scope, especially on a lever action!!! 🤣🤣 Rent free. 😂

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Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka goalie #15699228 01/24/21
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Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington	Originally Posted by goalie Originally Posted by Judman LarryO!!!! Sure knows how to mount a scope, especially on a lever action!!! 🤣🤣 Rent free. 😂 This fuucker posts lotsa pics for us, the forkhorn slayer is all frazzled!! Haha LarryO!!! 🤣🤣 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka Judman #15699266 01/24/21
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goalie Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota	Originally Posted by Judman Originally Posted by goalie Originally Posted by Judman LarryO!!!! Sure knows how to mount a scope, especially on a lever action!!! 🤣🤣 Rent free. 😂 This fuucker posts lotsa pics for us, the forkhorn slayer is all frazzled!! Haha LarryO!!! 🤣🤣 Oh, he didn't touch that "the dink contest is over" comment though. POOF, ninja smoke, gone.

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699312 01/24/21
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Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington	In case you have noticed, LarryO is probably the best at deflecting.. #truthhurts Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka Judman #15699350 01/24/21
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goalie Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota	Originally Posted by Judman In case you have noticed, LarryO is probably the best at deflecting.. #truthhurts His deflection is topped only by his ability to move the goalposts faster than Speedy Gonzales on an 80's Saturday morning.......

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699357 01/24/21
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,568 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	It is more than a touch fhuqking HILARIOUS,that them who can NOT begin to "do" for themselves,get to think about me oh so many times a day and "flaunt" The Sweet "Satisfactions" of their Imaginations and Pretend,while "living" vicariously...the "lucky" kchunts. Hint. Congratulations?!? Iconic LEGENDARY wares,are etched into their pea brains for Eternity and that humor never fhuqking wanes,in it's Magnificent Grandeur. Hint. LAUGHING! Bless their poor poor(literally) hearts,for Whining though. Hint. LAUGHING!.................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

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Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699369 01/24/21
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Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington	LarryO, there’s no “legends, satisfactions or whining, other than in your pointy little head... hint Laughing.......... Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699419 01/24/21
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goalie Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota	The only thing "legendary" is Larry's dink picture. The fabulous fork!!!!!

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699480 01/24/21
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Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington	“Legendary”, just sayin, notice the turrets, tape and kelpbeds.... 😂😂😂 Looks like he’ll be #7... just sayin... 🤣🤣 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699482 01/24/21
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,568 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	Now what were the "odds",that The Crying Karens couldn't muster said rifle,said scope or even a camera,if only for "starters"...the "lucky "kchunts". Hint. Congratulations?!? Fortunately for you "hard chargers",Imagination and Pretend are free,so you can "afford" to "contribute". Hint. LAUGHING! Pardon LEGENDARY Iconic wares,consuming your EVERY "thought" and "move",though it isn't like you could "do" for yourselves. hint. fhuqking LAUGHING! Bless your poor poor(literally) hearts,for Whining though. Hint. LAUGHING!.................. Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699492 01/24/21
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington	LarryO!!! How olds that pic??? Notice the “gold ring”... 😂😂 Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699501 01/24/21
Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington J Judman Campfire Ranger
Judman Campfire Ranger J Joined: Dec 2008 Posts: 21,191 N.. Newaukum, Washington	LarryO!!! Just to horn you up!! Haha Ping pong balls for the win. Once you've wrestled everything else in life is easy. Dan Gable I keep my circle small, I’d rather have 4 quarters than 100 pennies. Ain’t easy havin pals.

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699517 01/24/21
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atse Campfire Regular A Joined: Dec 2013 Posts: 1,478	Back to the OPs question... My son has a SS 3x9 on a Tikka 243. We used Warne vertical rings on it and they have worked well.I know that it has been discussed that vertical rings may be hard on scopes internals, and that may be true, but I haven't had any trouble with it. We dial alot to 5, and 600yds. I plan on getting a Tikka 308, and when I do, I am going to put a rail on it with Burris Zee rings. I have had good luck with this set up as well.

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699522 01/24/21
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goalie Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota	I didn't do that well this year. Still bigger than the "fabulous fork" though. No dialing. Just used Kentucky windage, since it was maybe 10-12 yards......

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka Big Stick #15699544 01/24/21
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goalie Campfire Outfitter Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 12,580 Minnesota	Originally Posted by Big Stick That pic reminds me of your "fixed Leupold scopes are the best" days. Back when you laughed at my "crappy" SS 10x on my 50BMG Those were good times. Not quite "fabulous fork" good, but good nonetheless....

Re: mounting options for SWFA SS scope on Tikka human_pine_tree #15699721 01/24/21
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Big Stick Campfire Kahuna Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 58,568 Likes: 10 Paradise,Alaska	Nothing as fhuqking HILARIOUS,as Professional "Victims" frantically filling out their Hurt Feeler Reports,while "flaunting" their Imagination and Pretend...the "lucky" kchunts. Hint. Congratulations?!? Mighta' been a "fluke" with dangling said image,as that scope puked,rings puked and barrel was shot out,in no particular fhuqking order. The "hard charging" Crying Karens,really "get after it" and can almost "afford" a camera between them. ALMOST. Hint. LAUGHING! Ooooopsie! How come my words are soooooooo fhuqking POWERFUL,so as to scar Crying Kchunts for their version of "life" and to fuel their EVERY "thought" and "move",while granting the gals opportunity to corroborate that Imitation is THE most Sincere form of Flattery? They are only FORCED to steal pictures,words and punctuation. Hint. fhuqking LAUGHING! Bless their poor poor(literally) hearts,for Crying and Trying. Hint. LAUGHING!..................... Brad says: "Can't fault Rick for his pity letting you back on the fire... but pity it was and remains. Nothing more, nothing less. A sad little man in a sad little dream."

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