Scope Base and Rings for Tikka T3x Lite Stainless

[kf1983]

Just ordered a Tikka T3x Lite SS in 6.5 Creedmoor at Eurooptics.com. they had a great deal on a demo model. I am looking for suggestions on scope mounting. I am think 0 MOA picatinny rail and maybe vortex pro mounts. the optic I will be putting on the rifle is Vortex Viper HS 4-16x44.
Is a low rail (0.9") too low?

I am open to suggestions on everything minus the gun, that's in the mail to my FFL.

 

[Kbhillhunter]

Same model gun, and same model scope. I went with the sportsmatch Tikka rings in low (T084) - think they were ~$60 on ebay.

 

[renagde]

I just picked up the same gun, I'm going with Hawkins Precision Hybrid rings. Eliminates the need for a rail and they have 25 moa built in, not sure if that's a deal breaker. Went with those due to their good reputation on this forum. I've also heard lots of great stuff about the Sportsmatch rings.

 

[Oregonmuley]

Another vote for the Sportsmatch rings. I like keeping my scopes as low as possible so I really like the idea of just the rings without the need for a rail. This is a 10x42 scope in lows, should work for your scope depending on how the front scope bell is shapd on your scope - think it might work??

 

[WorleyElk]

Talley Low 2 Piece or the DNZ Hunt Masters I have on my T3 -30-06. If you need MOA. I'm a big fan of Picatinny bases and rings set up so you can use the glass on multiple rigs. I put that on my T3X 300 WIN mag with a Zeiss Z4 Glass. Let me know if you want pics.

 

[CorbLand]

Sportsmatch is going to be the general consensus you will find on here. Talley makes some direct mounts that we have had good luck with.

 

[kf1983]

Talley Low 2 Piece or the DNZ Hunt Masters I have on my T3 -30-06. If you need MOA. I'm a big fan of Picatinny bases and rings set up so you can use the glass on multiple rigs. I put that on my T3X 300 WIN mag with a Zeiss Z4 Glass. Let me know if you want pics.

I am looking at the Talley's. Medium or low? Considering my scope is Vortex Viper HS 4-16x44

 

[CorbLand]

I am looking at the Talley's. Medium or low? Considering my scope is Vortex Viper HS 4-16x44

You should be able to clear lows.

 

[WorleyElk]

I am looking at the Talley's. Medium or low? Considering my scope is Vortex Viper HS 4-16x44

Lows for sure. Lows pictured below.

 

[CTR]

I use the Warne Tikka mounts for my 2 Tikkas and haven't had a problem. They are steel tho so not sure if you're trying to keep the ultralight theme or not, but they are super durable. 0 MOA too

 

[Rob5589]

I am looking at the Talley's. Medium or low? Considering my scope is Vortex Viper HS 4-16x44

I run Warne lows with the same scope.

 

[sdupontjr]

I had a set of warne rings so I picked up a warne rail to mount the new optika 6. Works well.

 

[16Bore]

Sportsmatch or some 16Bore Modified Talleys, if you can find them. Whittaker’s might still have some.

 

[kf1983]

Thanks for all the suggestions. I went with Talley low rings.

 

[kf1983]

Another vote for the Sportsmatch rings. I like keeping my scopes as low as possible so I really like the idea of just the rings without the need for a rail. This is a 10x42 scope in lows, should work for your scope depending on how the front scope bell is shapd on your scope - think it might work??

You and another guy posted pics with fluted barrels. Any reason other than weight savings you did this? I am assuming that was a mod.

 

[Oregonmuley]

You and another guy posted pics with fluted barrels. Any reason other than weight savings you did this? I am assuming that was a mod.

Actually thats just a Tikka Superlite, basically a T3/T3x that is made for Sportsman's Warehouse if in a black stock and Cabelas in a camo stock. They are maybe a bit lighter weight over a regular T3 but really the flutes are just for bling

 

[kf1983]

Here is what I went with. Thanks for the help.
Talley 30mm Low rings
Leupole vx-3i 4.5-14x40

 

[16Bore]

Anyone thinking rails, the 20 MOA 419 is a nice one.

 

[Fatcamp]

I've used Sportsmatch 30mm and DNZ Gamereaper 1". No problems.

 

[snowcamoman]

You could probably get that scope into the Extra Low's if you wanted. If you have solid cheek weld and eye alignment though, keep it as is. I almost always try to get my scopes as low as possible as I get a more consistent natural alignment with my eye.