Tikka setup questions

[Ian Davis]

I have a T1x and a T3x in 223 on the way. Both 16”. What are the best options for rings? Will be using 77tmk for game, but I want to put in a lot of practice. Is any 55 or 62 fmj okay for practice or do I need to find something that replicates the tmk closer? Lastly, is there anything on these Tikkas that needs to be upgraded out of the box? Like bottom metal, vertical grip, etc… what would you do if you were setting them up?
Thanks

 

[Ian Davis]

Forgot to mention, I have two Athlon btr 2-12s that will be going on them.

 

[Coopsdaddy]

Getting the same thing,just waiting on it to get here.
Good ?s

 

[Q_Sertorius]

I have a T1x and a T3x in 223 on the way. Both 16”. What are the best options for rings? Will be using 77tmk for game, but I want to put in a lot of practice. Is any 55 or 62 fmj okay for practice or do I need to find something that replicates the tmk closer? Lastly, is there anything on these Tikkas that needs to be upgraded out of the box? Like bottom metal, vertical grip, etc… what would you do if you were setting them up?
Thanks

I like a DIP rail and Leupold PRW2 rings for the T1X. I like the UM low rings for the T3X.

I use Frontier 62-grain 5.56 for my cheapest practice ammo. That was the cheapest ammo that shot well. My “nicer” practice ammo is the ADI 55- and 69-grain.

Nothing needs to be upgraded, but it’s probably worth trying out the $20 vertical grip. If I were you, that would be something to try right away.

If you want to go full RokSlide, then look into getting a RokStok. I personally like the wooden RokStoks, but they are pricy. Some people don’t recommend going full RokSlide.

For bottom metal, I like the PR Precision stainless steel, but there are tons of good, affordable options out there.