New Tikka Optics setup?

[blackdawg]

Just ordered a new T3x lite 308. Suggestions for optics setup, rings, picatanny rails? I need to keep it close to $500 if possible. I will be shooting game with it from 50-400 yards,elk,whitetail,mule deer, antelope, maybe a black bear,caribou also. 2x-8x does catch my eye, but what millimeter tube would be optimal. What do you have for setups/suggestions and any suppliers that carry the goods. Thanks.

 

[tttoadman]

Great reviews for these guys. Made in US. They make rings that mount directly to the Tikka rail if you want to go that route.
Homepage - Warne Scope Mounts

 

[AlaskaEd]

Are you trying to stay light as possible?

 

[GKPrice]

Mountain Tactical has a Tikka Performance shop on their website - a picatinny rail with integral lug to fit Tikka bridge recess, aluminum, MOA & 20 MOA options - reasonable cost
for rings the world is your oyster -

 

[Ashy Larry]

I just traded my factory rings for some Talley Lightweights I bought here in the classifieds. They are good so far. My gun came with a Meopta Meopro 3-9-42. I had no experience with them before but this thing is much better than my 3-9-40 Nikon Monarch UCC and VX3 1.5-5-20. Its light too.

 

[Mr Drysdale]

Leupold VX3i 4.5 x 14 x 40 CDS mounted in the DNZ one piece mount on my T3 Super Lite 7RM. Quite happy wit it and well under $500.

 

[robtattoo]

I'm running a Mountain Tactical rail (one of their 'seconds' with the wonky bluing) and a VX2 2-8x32 with the LR duplex reticle. I'm very comfortable with it out to 500yds on my .30-06
My .308s are all 300 & under guns & run smaller scopes.
A 25mm tube will be perfectly adequate.

 

[KingOfTheRockies]

Just ordered a new T3x lite 308. Suggestions for optics setup, rings, picatanny rails? I need to keep it close to $500 if possible. I will be shooting game with it from 50-400 yards,elk,whitetail,mule deer, antelope, maybe a black bear,caribou also. 2x-8x does catch my eye, but what millimeter tube would be optimal. What do you have for setups/suggestions and any suppliers that carry the goods. Thanks.

I have the same rifle in 30-06 and I went with the warne picatinny/low rings and a leupold fixed 6x FX-3. Couldn't be happier with this simple setup and did not break the bank.

 

[blackdawg]

Great information guys, thanks,,, I want lighter of course but equipment that can take some heavy use is where I try to spend my funds.


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[Desk Jockey]

I tend to think vortex is some of the best bang for the buck on glass. I have 3 of their scopes at various price points and am happy with all. They have some discounts for mil and Leo if you qualify.

 

[Tberg]

About a month ago I set up a T3 lite in 6.5 Swede. Put a VX3 4.5-14 40mm CDS with 30mm tube and XLow Talley lightweigts. Worked up some hand loads with R23, and 143gr ELD-X. Shot lights out @ 2860 fps. Think I spent about $525 on rings and scope. If you want beefier rings go Warne Maxima. If i recall the talleys weighted 2.5 oz and the warnes were 5oz. both rings were real close in height.
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[Ndbowhunter]

I'll sell you talley lightweights and an swfa sfp mil quad 3-15x42 for 350$

Be at ur door mid to end next week

 

[Mtaylor]

I think I just died and went to heaven. I didn't know there was so many things I needed for my Tikka!!!!

 

[Mtaylor]

Mountain Tactical has a Tikka Performance shop on their website - a picatinny rail with integral lug to fit Tikka bridge recess, aluminum, MOA & 20 MOA options - reasonable cost
for rings the world is your oyster -

My comment was in response to this quote.

 

[Jon Boy]

About a month ago I set up a T3 lite in 6.5 Swede. Put a VX3 4.5-14 40mm CDS with 30mm tube and XLow Talley lightweigts. Worked up some hand loads with R23, and 143gr ELD-X. Shot lights out @ 2860 fps. Think I spent about $525 on rings and scope. If you want beefier rings go Warne Maxima. If i recall the talleys weighted 2.5 oz and the warnes were 5oz. both rings were real close in height.
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Would you mind PM'ing me that load? Just bought the same rifle and shooting the same bullets but struggling to break 2680 fps

 

[Tberg]

Would you mind PM'ing me that load? Just bought the same rifle and shooting the same bullets but struggling to break 2680 fps

Incoming

 

[GKPrice]

I tend to think vortex is some of the best bang for the buck on glass. I have 3 of their scopes at various price points and am happy with all. They have some discounts for mil and Leo if you qualify.

what other scopes do you have and have put through the "ringer" ?

 

[Fireguy]

SWFA 6X SS Classic scope in DNZ mount on my Tikka 308. Has turned out to be one hell of a good combo that is tough and reliable.

 

[BravoFoxtrot]

SWFA 6X SS Classic scope in DNZ mount on my Tikka 308. Has turned out to be one hell of a good combo that is tough and reliable.

Agreed. The SWFA 6X SS would work perfect for your application. I generally stick with Seekins, NF, or Badger Ordnance hardware. More weight, but less drama.