The Tikka I use for zero retention testing has a Talley rail without the pins. It seems to work fine.
Maven RS1.2 Riflescope Review. In this review, Kyle performs a Rokslide Drop Test of the new Maven RS1.2 riflescope to test zero retention.
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Nightforce 4-14x50 SHV F1 drop testing and mini evaluation. It was pointed out to me that I need to proof the rifle/mount/rings system.
@HawkinsPrecision rings, Tikka T3 action with 22BR barrel from Preferred, in a Bell and Carlson stock. This scope is my own, one of two, and I have had it for three years or so.
Sight in shots (left black circle) were high and right. Corrections of .3mil left and .4mil down were made, and the next two shots printed slightly left.
Protocol was as closely adhered to as possible...
Bushnell LRTSi 4.5-18x44 Drop test/mini evaul. Rifle/mount/rings proofed
see here consisting
@HawkinsPrecision rings, Tikka T3 action with 22BR barrel from Preferred, in a Bell and Carlson stock. Sight in shots (middle black circle) were low and a little left. Corrections of .2mil up and .2mil right were made, the .2mil right was probably strong, but was left as "zero". This is my own scope purchased used maybe two years ago.
Protocol was as closely adhered to as possible...
I don't know when Talley started using pins on their Tikka rails, but I don't see it in their website. It might be worth a call to Talley since Optics Planet doesn't have the best reputation.