Setting up a Tikka T3x .308

[zekepa]

I bought Tikka T3x Ultralite .308 20" threaded barrel. When the paperwork is done I'll be putting a Banish 30 V2 suppressor on it.
Looking for suggestions on scope and mounting method. I think I want to go with a rail.

This will be my first experience running a suppressor, unsure of scope mount height needed to not be blocked by suppressor.
Scope I'd like to stay under $600, I've only ever had SFP scopes. Use is for Eastern whitetail, mostly woods under 150yds, some field hunting don't see myself taking shots past 4-500 at most.

Thanks

 

[freezerfull]

Your scope will “look around” the suppressor, you may be able to see a shadow of it in the bottom of your scope at magnification less than 4x but will not make a difference shooting. I’d mount your scope as low as possible to the barrel. Personally I would recommend a SWFA 3-15 or 3-9 for that price range. Probably UM direct mount tikka rings are the simplest answer for mounting, 30mm low will be what you want for 40-44mm objectives and a tikka lite barrel profile.

 

[Q_Sertorius]

The Banish 30 V2 isn’t a particularly fat suppressor. Based upon my experience with similar diameter suppressors, you will be fine with low rings.

I second the recommendation for the SWFA 3-9x scope and the UM Tikka low rings. I currently have a SWFA and UM rings on all my Tikkas.

I do prefer to get the UM rings on sale. While they are a good item, I’d feel a lot better buying them at $99 than $130.

If you do decide to go with a rail, someone had some Farrell rings for sale on the classifieds. I’ve never used them, but they looked very well-made.

 

[Steve300xcw]

Been a bash of 6x's sold lately as well. Though no flies on the 3-9.

 

[Kauaihunter]

Trijicon Huron 2.5-10x40 $459 at EuroOptic. Low 30mm UM rings. A rail and good rings will cost about the same as a set of UM rings.

 

[Matt5266]

Swfa 3-9 and UM rings. Forget the rail, not needed. Its just an additional point where things can go wrong.

 

[slm9s]

The big question is do you want to be able to dial for your longer shots or hold over with the reticle?