Tikka direct ultralight scope ring options

[K_pem]

Building out a custom Tikka 7PRC. Looking at direct mount options; currently considering the UM Tikka rings and the Hawkins Hybrids. Both are very lightweight (around 4oz), are there any other options out there I should be considering??

Also total side thought but wondering if I should cerakote them to match my action or leave them black? My XLR is tungsten and I’ll go either FDE or bronze for the action… pictures always welcome!

 

[Ferrulewax]

Sportsmatch

 

[Brandon.miller.4]

Ill toss a vote for the um rings. The hawkins hybrids don't have a way to clamp onto the tikka so you rely solely on small base screws

 

[Cactus kid]

The UM tikka rings are the way to go.

The Hawkins use the clamping force of the tiny 6-48 screws of receiver to secure the rings. No recoil pin.

 

[Mtndawger]

I’ve tried Talleys and they have worked but am always little nervous about the fact they are extruded not milled. I am using the sportsmatch and like them better but find the pins supplied don’t fit in the receiver holes so I’ve placed the front one in the oversized receiver hole pushed forward. At some point I will spend the $$ and just get the UM’s. An oz or two more isn’t worth agonizing about imo. The game does keep getting more expensive.

 

[TheM1DoesMyTalking]

Unknown Munitions Tikka rings: 4.5 oz
Sportsmatch T084 rings: 3.6 oz
Talley rings: 2.6 oz

I have used and recommend the Sportsmatch and UM Tikka rings and prefer the UM due to the pin options and attention to details like nitriding the screws. I wouldn't use a direct mount option like the Talleys to save weight, not worth it. You'll find pictures of Talley failures if you search here.

 

[Truck24hr]

I had the Talleys and had no issues on a Superlite in 300 WM. I went back with UM when I swapped scopes. The UM's are on a totally different level, and I'm glad I spent the money on them.

 

[AZ_Hunter]

Building out a custom Tikka 7PRC. Looking at direct mount options; currently considering the UM Tikka rings and the Hawkins Hybrids. Both are very lightweight (around 4oz), are there any other options out there I should be considering??

Also total side thought but wondering if I should cerakote them to match my action or leave them black? My XLR is tungsten and I’ll go either FDE or bronze for the action… pictures always welcome!

Get the UM rings. They are the only tikka ring I will using moving forward. I have a set of sports match I will be selling.

The UM is a much better design.

 

[AZ_Hunter]

I’ve tried Talleys and they have worked but am always little nervous about the fact they are extruded not milled. I am using the sportsmatch and like them better but find the pins supplied don’t fit in the receiver holes so I’ve placed the front one in the oversized receiver hole pushed forward. At some point I will spend the $$ and just get the UM’s. An oz or two more isn’t worth agonizing about imo. The game does keep getting more expensive.

I just went through that same exercise and same thing. I had UM rings on one rifle and thought I would try the Sportsmatch ona friends rifle I’m putting together for him. Nope. Bought another set of UM.

 

[Axlrod]

I have 2 sets of the UM rings. It's the best option out there.