Steel direct mount tikka rings?

[Western Hunter270]

Does anyone know of any direct mount tikka rings that are steel? The only ones I know of are the warne maximas, but they're vertical split and I'm just not a fan of vertical split rings. I've always been a big fan of direct mount rings, but can never completely get out of my own head when using aluminum rings. I just prefer the ease of mind of using steel rings. I also wouldn't be completely opposed to the maximas if that happens to be the only steel option, so I would love to hear any experience with the maximas.

 

[Western Hunter270]

I should add, that for anyone adding input on the maximas, this will be a set and forget rig. I have zero intentions on dialing at all, so tracking isn't a huge issue to me. I just want something that will hold zero reliably.

 

[steelheadmike]

Don’t worry about aluminum.

UM Tikka Rings

 

[PathFinder]

Steel would be cool for the purpose of welding them to the receiver...They wouldn't need to be dovetail clamp, just screws to locate.

 

[bnsafe]

are tge sportsmatch steel? i cant remember. solid tho

 

[Stud Duck]

S&K are steel, extremely reliable, but I'm not sure if they utilize the dovetail or have to be screwed to the receiver.

 

[Moose83]

Pretty sure the Burris tikka rings are steel.

 

[Exterra]

If you don’t find a steel mount that you are happy with check out our on-piece direct mount Precision Hunter rings, they are made from 7075 aluminum as a more durable option to standard 6061.

Precision Hunter Tikka, 20MOA

Exterra Precision, One piece, direct mount, Tikka, 20MOA, scope rings.

exterraprecision.com

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

are tge sportsmatch steel? i cant remember. solid tho

Aluminum, but yes solid as noted.

 

[Fred@Exterra]

Here’s a quick comparison of 7075, 6061 aluminum and 1018 steel. 7075 exceeds 1018 in most pertinent mechanical properties and weighs 1/3rd as much. This is why 7075 is our preferred material for scope rings on higher recoiling rifles and guns that are going to see rough use… even though it’s expensive.

That being said, I love the look of a set of blued steel rings on an old school polished scope. I bought the scope pictured in college, rather than buying food that semester. I still have it. Doesn’t get much use anymore, but it’s still a favorite.

 

[pods8 (Rugged Stitching)]

@Fred@Exterra any future consideration to do dovetail rings?

I like the built in level cap on your mount. But being blunt I'm never going to use your one piece product that has the action screws obstructed by the scope, for me as a user having to dismount the scope from the mount is a hard pass. Can't check for loose screws if something wonky is going on, can't easily move scopes around or just remove/remount to the action without having to relevel the scope in the rings. Its super nice in my opinion to just reattach a scope in rings to a rifle and just a quick zero validation. I understand if that isn't a market you are interested in but some 7075 dovetail rings would be a nice offering if you could roll them out cost competitive to the alternatives. Maybe I am a minority but figured some honest feedback and advocacy for 7075 dovetail rings doesn't hurt.

 

[43.6N]

@Fred@Exterra any future consideration to do dovetail rings?

I like the built in level cap on your mount. But being blunt I'm never going to use your one piece product that has the action screws obstructed by the scope, for me as a user having to dismount the scope from the mount is a hard pass. Can't check for loose screws if something wonky is going on, can't easily move scopes around or just remove/remount to the action without having to relevel the scope in the rings. Its super nice in my opinion to just reattach a scope in rings to a rifle and just a quick zero validation. I understand if that isn't a market you are interested in but some 7075 dovetail rings would be a nice offering if you could roll them out cost competitive to the alternatives. Maybe I am a minority but figured some honest feedback and advocacy for 7075 dovetail rings doesn't hurt.

I also would be in on some 7075 dovetail rings.

 

[Fred@Exterra]

@Fred@Exterra any future consideration to do dovetail rings?

I like the built in level cap on your mount. But being blunt I'm never going to use your one piece product that has the action screws obstructed by the scope, for me as a user having to dismount the scope from the mount is a hard pass. Can't check for loose screws if something wonky is going on, can't easily move scopes around or just remove/remount to the action without having to relevel the scope in the rings. Its super nice in my opinion to just reattach a scope in rings to a rifle and just a quick zero validation. I understand if that isn't a market you are interested in but some 7075 dovetail rings would be a nice offering if you could roll them out cost competitive to the alternatives. Maybe I am a minority but figured some honest feedback and advocacy for 7075 dovetail rings doesn't hurt.

Absolutely, we have a killer rail mounting solution that we’ve been playing with for a while, just waiting on a few patent issues to be resolved before we kick it out.

I still prefer the direct mount system for most of my rifles, but I like a clamp system on guns that have a bonded rail or a rail machined directly into the receiver… fewest points of failure possible. I’ll keep you in the loop as that gets closer, I’d love to get your feedback.

Fred


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[PathFinder]

1018 would be a rather poor choice. 17-4PH would be a better choice, and strength worth the weight. Not that aluminum isn't strong enough to hold a scope. The advantage to steel for me is still the ability to weld them to the receiver.

 

[43.6N]

Absolutely, we have a killer rail mounting solution that we’ve been playing with for a while, just waiting on a few patent issues to be resolved before we kick it out.

I still prefer the direct mount system for most of my rifles, but I like a clamp system on guns that have a bonded rail or a rail machined directly into the receiver… fewest points of failure possible. I’ll keep you in the loop as that gets closer, I’d love to get your feedback.

Fred


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Agree on the direct mount preference.
But what about a direct mount using the 16mm tikka dovetail instead of the receiver screws?

It would be the best of both worlds.
Removable, monolithic, and direct to receiver. I’m not aware of anybody else on the market doing anything similar.

Could (and should) still use your superior recoil pin design

 

[Fred@Exterra]

1018 would be a rather poor choice. 17-4PH would be a better choice, and strength worth the weight. Not that aluminum isn't strong enough to hold a scope. The advantage to steel for me is still the ability to weld them to the receiver.

Absolutely, 17-4 or even old school 4140 would be preferred… but I bet most steel rings are made out of 12L14…. Looks like steel, cuts like butter, illegal in California


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[PathFinder]

Absolutely, 17-4 or even old school 4140 would be preferred… but I bet most steel rings are made out of 12L14…. Looks like steel, cuts like butter, illegal in California


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That's probably true.

I've modeled up sets of direct mount rings with the intention of welding them on with very small TIG fillet welds. Haven't been able to find somewhere to make a set that was anywhere near a reasonable price for just one set, so I've stuck with the dovetails and bonded picatinny rails. Your design should be pretty tough to top, especially once it's bonded in place. Tikka actions have enough surface area that Loctite 380 can challenge the strength of the small fillet welds that would hold a steel mount in place.

 

[Stud Duck]

If you don’t find a steel mount that you are happy with check out our on-piece direct mount Precision Hunter rings, they are made from 7075 aluminum as a more durable option to standard 6061.

Precision Hunter Tikka, 20MOA

Exterra Precision, One piece, direct mount, Tikka, 20MOA, scope rings.

exterraprecision.com

Very nice.

Is it possible to get a set without the bubble level?

 

[Exterra]

Very nice.

Is it possible to get a set without the bubble level?

Thank you.
Yes. we have 3 options no level, top level and offset level

 

[Stud Duck]

Thank you.
Yes. we have 3 options no level, top level and offset level

I will be ordering a set. Far nicer than the DNZ mount/rings.