My first Tikka

[cal30_sniper]

How does the front sight remove? Just tapped with a screw? I might order one but curious what everything looks like when the sights are removed

Drilled and tapped with two screws. First screw is readily visible, second is under the front sight dovetail (it drifts out real easy)

Thread appears to be 8-48 or M4x0.5mm. I haven’t been able to find any blanks to fill the holes

 

[Kylenautique]

If you’re using the factory sissy pad, it’s a hockey puck. Switch to a Limbsaver and shoot full power loads.




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Yeah that stock recoil pad is pretty terrible! I bought a Limbsaver and picatinny rail for it. She's all ready to go. Just need to sight it in and get some rounds through it.

 

[Kylenautique]

You may have joined the tikka cult.. However you missed the memo on a true RSS! Read up on scopes, rings, proper mounting, etc. You will thank me later. Spend your days at the range practicing. Not sighting in your rifle. Congrats on your new gun.

Thanks for the tip! I installed a Leupold picatinny rail and I'm using Vortex pro rings and a Viper HS 2.5-10x44 scope. I'm looking forward to sending some rounds through it. I hope it digs Federal Terminal Ascent 175 grain. I've got quite a few boxes of that ammo from my previous 30-06...

 

[Kylenautique]

Thanks for all the Tikka love everyone! I'm looking forward to using it soon. My brother-in-law and I just got clearance from the wives to go bear hunting over Easter weekend (as long as we are back by Sunday morning), so I need to get it dialed ASAP!