Hi guys,
Just wondering if anyone has used the Tikka scope rings on a T3X with a 56mm scope? If so, I was hoping someone could confirm the height required (to clear bell and cocking lever)?
If you have experience with any other rings on the T3X with a 56mm scope, happy to hear about it... Although, not looking to add a pic rail and use pic rings.
Thanks!
Nightforce 56mm on Tikka T3X
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Re: Nightforce 56mm on Tikka T3X
by » 21 Jun 2021, 9:06 pm
I have a 12 to 42x Nightforce on a Tikka Supervarmint but it uses the factory picatinny rail. Why don't you want to use a rail?
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Re: Nightforce 56mm on Tikka T3X
by » 21 Jun 2021, 10:50 pm
SCJ429 wrote:I have a 12 to 42x Nightforce on a Tikka Supervarmint but it uses the factory picatinny rail. Why don't you want to use a rail?
TBH I am a little anti-rail when I can do what I am attempting without it. I feel it is just an added component between the scope and the gun that isn't needed?
With that said, I'll need a 20moa rail for the 22lr build I am doing - going to go long with it for laugh, and in that instance I'm not anti-rail at all.
But with the 223, I should be fine for those longer distances with dialling out the Nightforce mounted directly to the receiver. On the wood Tikka with the stainless barrel, I also think a rail looks a little daft. They tend to be quite 'tacticool'.
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Re: Nightforce 56mm on Tikka T3X
by » 22 Jun 2021, 8:27 am
Yes
I agree it seems a little stupid to stack one rail on top of another rail unless there is no other way of achieving the outcome you want.
Dovetailed receivers on centerfire rifles are a very secure and reliable way of mounting scopes and are superior to a screwed on mount base.
I know Hillver once made QD rings in various sizes to suit a variety of dovetailed receivers and scope heights.
You might find what is needed on ebay or one of the multitude of gun selling sites or even try Premium Optics.
I agree it seems a little stupid to stack one rail on top of another rail unless there is no other way of achieving the outcome you want.
Dovetailed receivers on centerfire rifles are a very secure and reliable way of mounting scopes and are superior to a screwed on mount base.
I know Hillver once made QD rings in various sizes to suit a variety of dovetailed receivers and scope heights.
You might find what is needed on ebay or one of the multitude of gun selling sites or even try Premium Optics.
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Re: Nightforce 56mm on Tikka T3X
by » 22 Jun 2021, 3:18 pm
Hey Straightshooter,
Yep - that was my original thought; I know some like the look of the rail, and that is what's great about the hobby, each to their own!
I am looking at the Tikka rings, direct mount to the rifle, good quality and fair price: I just don't know if I need medium, large, XL!
Yep - that was my original thought; I know some like the look of the rail, and that is what's great about the hobby, each to their own!
I am looking at the Tikka rings, direct mount to the rifle, good quality and fair price: I just don't know if I need medium, large, XL!
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