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.

 

[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?

 

[zekepa]

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.

I'll look into that, I'm a couple hours from EuroOptics in Pa, It would be nice to get a look at the scope before buying.

 

[zekepa]

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

Most likely hold over, I'm not against dialing, but it's not a must have.

 

[ResearchinStuff]

Dial for elevation, hold for wind. Any other method has serious draw backs.

If you're in Lancaster county I have a bunch of swfas you can look through, they're the way to go for affordable, reliable scopes

 

[zekepa]

I'm in Cambria county, Johnstown area. Recently retired from the National Guard with monthly trips out to Ft Indiantown Gap, not sure how many trips I'll be making to that side of the state anymore. Appreciate the offer.

 

[lelliott8]

Don't sleep on the trijicon scopes for this application if you aren't prioritizing dialing. The huron is well liked and is sub 500

 

[zekepa]

Broke in the gun on the last day of the Pa rifle season with a doe, about a 50 yd shot. I currently have a 2-8x32 Vortex mounted on it. I like having the lower 2x on Saturday. Pretty sure I'll be going with the Huron 2.5-10x40. I do want to look though one first to get a feel of how thick the crosshairs are, with older eyes I don't want them to thin for me to see supposed to be .2 mil thick. I looked online at the Credo HX aslo, those crosshairs are supposedly .125 mil

 

[freezerfull]

how’s the 308 tikka been shooting for you?

For some reason the .308 win tikkas have been the most accurate factory barreled actions I’ve encountered ever.

 

[Andouille]

Trijicon 3-12x40 is another great option with a very clear and usable reticle with useful holdover hash marks. I had one in my 30-06 till very recently.

 

[Turkeygetpwnd38]

Trijicon 2.5-10x56 is $599 at PSA, eurooptic might price match since they are close to you. Would be hard to beat for a whitetail scope in that price range.

 

[zekepa]

how’s the 308 tikka been shooting for you?

For some reason the .308 win tikkas have been the most accurate factory barreled actions I’ve encountered ever.

I only sighted it in at 50 yds the day I got it, and the one shot on saturday. Shots sighting in were touching, I was shooting my reloads 150gr Nosler Ballistic tips with Varget powder.

 

[freezerfull]

I only sighted it in at 50 yds the day I got it, and the one shot on saturday. Shots sighting in were touching, I was shooting my reloads 150gr Nosler Ballistic tips with Varget powder.

Nice! I’m sure it’ll keep stacking them further out too.

 

[sdupontjr]

Trijicon 2.5-10x56 is $599 at PSA, eurooptic might price match since they are close to you. Would be hard to beat for a whitetail scope in that price range.

I only sighted it in at 50 yds the day I got it, and the one shot on saturday. Shots sighting in were touching, I was shooting my reloads 150gr Nosler Ballistic tips with Varget powder.

That model trijicon is a beast for white tails at your range. And for that price, that would be my 1st choice. I had it on the camo tikka but gave it to my son when I bought the SB Polar for it.

Also, I see you reload. Don't discount the 130ttsx from Barnes using your Varget powder. Mine was running them 3000+ fps before I had my barrel cut down to 16.5". But they still hammer like lightning strikes.

130ttsx
R-P Brass
2.825" COAL / 2.185" CBTO
CCI-200
48.5g Varget
Avg velo now in 16.5" with Nomad Ti xc is 2835. I could probably get better Velo with TAC, but the SD and ES is fantastic with this load.




CTR 308 with Trijicon Tenmile

 

[zekepa]

I'm making the trip to Euro Optics today to check out scopes

 

[zekepa]

So my trip to Euro Opitcs didn't turn out as planned. Looked at scopes but didn't come home with one. Brought home a Garmin Chrono and a 16" barreled Tikka with a wood stock. Now I have 2 Tikka's I need scopes for.

Huron- this scope is out for me. The eye box just isn't going to work for me.

Accupoint - liked the reticle on this. I'm leaning towards a 3-9x40 Mil dot for the 16" barreled gun as a lightweight strait up eastern deer stand rifle. Shots under 200 yards,

Looked at Credo/HX - this where my dilemma is. This would be for the 20" barreled Tikka for more field hunting shots most likely close to sunset or within 30 mins after sunset. I'd like to be able to dial elevation for this.

PSA has the 2-10x56 HX with the Precision hunter reticle for $630. Pros- can get in Green, only 10 MOA lights up. Con - scope mount height required, doesn't have parallax adj. I think I prefer this reticle to the MOA center dot on the 2.5-15x42 and 4-16x50 (PSA Price $800).

2.5-15x42 or 4-16x50 Pro has parallax adjust, lower mount height. Con entire 30MOA reticle lights up, only available in Red with holdover. How important is parallax adjustment

To my door the 2-10x56 will be about $180 less than either of the 2.5-15x42 or 4-16x50

https://www.trijicon.com/uploads/product-uploads/product-downloads/CredoHX_MOA_Precision_Hunter_Reticle_2900027_2900028.pdf

https://www.trijicon.com/uploads/product-uploads/product-downloads/CredoHX_MOA_Center_Dot_Reticle_2900001_2900002.pdf