Scope Rings on Tikka T3 without Recoil Pin Holes

[TagPrincess]

I’ve got an older T3 tikka in 270 win that has just 4 screw holes on the top. I got a set of UM tikka rings because of the recoil pin design but I’ve now realized that my rifle can’t utilize them. A few options I’ve considered below- would appreciate any suggestions or recommendations.

-have a gunsmith drill and tap holes for the recoil pins (time, money)
-just mount without the recoil pins - of course degrease and loctite (I’m worried I won’t be confident in its dependability)
-add loctite 380 between the receiver and ring bases and mount as in #2 (happy middle ground? Would it damage blueing? Effective?)

My dad gave me this rifle and I’ve got a lot of memories with it so I dont want to sell it. But going forward it will be mostly a back up rifle and loaner gun for buddies to use. All that’s to say I’m fine making useful modifications to it but don’t want to damage it.

 

[HuntHarder]

The UM rings come with inserts that thread into the top of the receiver. I have 2 sets on Standard Tikka T3's. Use 1 hole for each ring.

 

[BBob]

You can’t get even one single threaded pin in a location that works? Hard to imagine that happening.

I doubt you’d ever get 380 fully off cleanly without messing with the finish.

 

[morgaj1]

I would not use the rings without the recoil pin. I think your best option is to use a picatinny rail without recoil pins and would consider gluing it like Form recommends. Then, you would have your choice of pic rings.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I didn’t have any problems mounting the UM rings on my standard T3. The spacing is pretty forgiving.

 

[Deere_Man]

Just mount a set of conventional bases and move on. Burris Xtreme Tactical seem to work well.