Do you feel a cheek riser necessary for your Tikka?

[alexinc]

Debating between a t3x lite or maybe a super varmint. I’m just stuck on the idea of a cheek riser being a necessity or not. Most likely going with a Nightforce NX6 with 42mm on UM low rings dovetailed in.

Would be for hunts trekking in AND for the rwnge too. The super thin stainless barrel makes me nervous it can’t really handle an all day range sesh.

For those, did you really need a cheek riser for your setup?

 

[Deere_Man]

No.

 

[Rackjunky12]

Not a necessity but it sure helps. Also depends on what caliber and the main use of the rifle is. Using a heavier barrel would be a lot better on the range but isn’t very practical if you have to carry it all day.

 

[nphunter]

Yes for me. Depends on how well it fits you, I just make mine with padding and wrap.

 

[Castle Rock]

I prefer the tikka without it, with normally mounted scopes, steering the gun with your head isn’t conducive to getting the best accuracy, a light contact to align the sight picture is all that is wanted or required.

 

[Truck24hr]

Yes for me. With NXS and UM low rings.

 

[JPeters218]

I use the Victor’s on both of mine. But I’ve got a 56mm scope on one of them so it’s mounted pretty high.

 

[Okie_Poke]

Yes for me. I use the Beartooth comb raising neoprene sleeve kit.

 

[TheM1DoesMyTalking]

Yes, the Victor Company Titan cheek rest improves the factory stock for me with both UM lows (pictured) and Sportsmatch T084 rings. I slip a shim under the back end of the cheek rest to create a negative slope.

 

[wind gypsy]

Depends on one's philosophy. I used to have cheek risers or stock pads on everything and used a firm cheek weld. Have since gone to a very light cheek or jaw weld and dont find myself using risers even on stocks/chassis that come with them. Definitely not "neccessary" on a factory tikka stock.

 

[Matt5266]

Not on any of my tikkas. Looks like its probably just preference and body composition dependant... maybe find someone with 1 and try it out

 

[Ajsomp]

Depends on your anatomical structure. Some people don’t need them because they can get a consistent cheek weld with low rings. I cannot, so I need a cheek piece to ensure my alignment is the same every time.

 

[Samson7x]

I do. It seems like I need risers on most of my rifles though so I think it's just my face.

 

[Kyguy]

I prefer the tikka without it, with normally mounted scopes, steering the gun with your head isn’t conducive to getting the best accuracy, a light contact to align the sight picture is all that is wanted or required.

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