UM Tikka Ring Design Change?

[LongWayAround]

@Unknown Munitions thoughts on this thread?

One would think that for as much money as this website has pushed through their business that they would want to be more responsive.

 

[Ucsdryder]

One would think that for as much money as this website has pushed through their business that they would want to be more responsive.

Maybe they missed this one. Figured I’d help them out because this dumpster fire is getting worse with every interaction!

 

[Pickettpuncher]

Maybe they missed this one. Figured I’d help them out because this dumpster fire is getting worse with every interaction!

I have their rings and I like them. As long as this thread has went on, with as many people associated with them here and no comment is concerning. I hope they aren’t just ignoring it.

I would be highly upset to get the mismatched rings and/or screws for the price the charge. Maybe at a reduced rate for blems.

 

[Unknown Munitions]

Hello Roksliders,

I am here to share all the Tikka Ring info. All info supplied below is the most accurate, up to date, information available for UM Tikka Rings.

First and foremost......GEN2 upgrades:
1- The new Titanium clamp will be standard on both Standard Tikka and Tikka Premier rings that are coming very soon. Tikka Premier rings will be nearly identical to UM Premier (pic) rings that we have today with the integrated level. The new standard clamp is machined grade 5 titanium which is the reason it's not coated. The previous clamp was anodized aluminum.
2- Clamp geometry was re-designed to allow more clamping force. Between the new geometry and the clamp being titanium, we are able to significantly increase the holding capability of the rings to the small action dovetail.

Two QC issues reported recently:
1- Mismatched screws- I buy screws in bulk from Aspen Fasteners. In the off, rare chance that we are out of screws and Aspen cannot fill an order quickly, I will source screws from McMaster. In this mismatch screw situation, there were some screws left at the bottom of a bin when the bulk order came in and they were mixed. This is the first time this has happened and has been addressed with the person responsible and won't happen again. This is an aesthetic only issue and does not affect the function of the rings. Anyone that may have this issue is welcome to email us and we will send out new screws.
2- Mismatched beveled edge between cap and base- While transitioning from GEN1 to GEN2 rings, a programming issue happened due to confusion over Premier Ring caps and standard caps causing the bevel not to match. This issue happened to a small batch of caps that made it into the public. Once the issue was realized, all caps were pulled from production and corrected. Again, this is the first time this has happened and has been addressed and won't happen again. This is an aesthetic only issue and does not affect the function of the rings. Anyone that may have this issue is welcome to email us and we will send out new caps.

I should've updated everyone sooner on the GEN2 improvements, but honestly I was waiting until all sizes and heights were ready to release. That turned out to be a bad idea. We will have new product and installation videos coming very soon with Anthony, our new videographer.

I apologize for all the confusion this has led to, and hopefully this info will square everyone away. I will watch this thread in particular tonight and tomorrow to answer any follow up questions you might post.

Thank you guys and of course we appreciate all of your support!

Jake Mushaney

@Formidilosus @Ryan Avery @Salmon River Solutions

 

[Cmanbradley]

Maybe they missed this one. Figured I’d help them out because this dumpster fire is getting worse with every interaction!

yeah, I don’t think there’s any reason to trash UM. They are a business and this is their product. Sometimes you gotta break a few eggs to make an omelette right?

They are fixing problems; I’m just poking for info on where they are at in the process

 

[Tullis94]

Hello Roksliders,

I am here to share all the Tikka Ring info. All info supplied below is the most accurate, up to date, information available for UM Tikka Rings.

First and foremost......GEN2 upgrades:
1- The new Titanium clamp will be standard on both Standard Tikka and Tikka Premier rings that are coming very soon. Tikka Premier rings will be nearly identical to UM Premier (pic) rings that we have today with the integrated level. The new standard clamp is machined grade 5 titanium which is the reason it's not coated. The previous clamp was anodized aluminum.
2- Clamp geometry was re-designed to allow more clamping force. Between the new geometry and the clamp being titanium, we are able to significantly increase the holding capability of the rings to the small action dovetail.

Two QC issues reported recently:
1- Mismatched screws- I buy screws in bulk from Aspen Fasteners. In the off, rare chance that we are out of screws and Aspen cannot fill an order quickly, I will source screws from McMaster. In this mismatch screw situation, there were some screws left at the bottom of a bin when the bulk order came in and they were mixed. This is the first time this has happened and has been addressed with the person responsible and won't happen again. This is an aesthetic only issue and does not affect the function of the rings. Anyone that may have this issue is welcome to email us and we will send out new screws.
2- Mismatched beveled edge between cap and base- While transitioning from GEN1 to GEN2 rings, a programming issue happened due to confusion over Premier Ring caps and standard caps causing the bevel not to match. This issue happened to a small batch of caps that made it into the public. Once the issue was realized, all caps were pulled from production and corrected. Again, this is the first time this has happened and has been addressed and won't happen again. This is an aesthetic only issue and does not affect the function of the rings. Anyone that may have this issue is welcome to email us and we will send out new caps.

I should've updated everyone sooner on the GEN2 improvements, but honestly I was waiting until all sizes and heights were ready to release. That turned out to be a bad idea. We will have new product and installation videos coming very soon with Anthony, our new videographer.

I apologize for all the confusion this has led to, and hopefully this info will square everyone away. I will watch this thread in particular tonight and tomorrow to answer any follow up questions you might post.

Thank you guys and of course we appreciate all of your support!

Jake Mushaney

@Formidilosus @Ryan Avery @Salmon River Solutions

When do you expect rings to be back in stock? I'm looking for a set of 30mm highs but they are sold out everywhere.

 

[Unknown Munitions]

When do you expect rings to be back in stock? I'm looking for a set of 30mm highs but they are sold out everywhere.

We are assembling 30mm lows and 30mm mediums as we speak. 30mm Highs are up next. We are also implementing several improvements right now to increase in stock time across the board for UM products.

 

[Ucsdryder]

We are assembling 30mm lows and 30mm mediums as we speak. 30mm Highs are up next. We are also implementing several improvements right now to increase in stock time across the board for UM products.

I see you tagged form in your post. Is that because he’s the tech that was grabbing the mismatched screws?

 

[RyanT26]

Update. UM said they would send me matching screws for the rings. 2 days ago I got an envelope left in the mail because UM didnt put enough postage on the package. So I had to pay .49 cents to the mail carrier. Since then the package hasn't shown up so can comment yet on what I was sent. But im not impressed with my experience thus far. If they weren't both already mounted and zeroed on guns id send them back

Red carpet quality control

 

[dirtytough]

I see you tagged form in your post. Is that because he’s the tech that was grabbing the mismatched screws?

For some reason he always does? It’s kinda weird actually. Unless form receives compensation which I have read multiple times he does not.

 

[JohnsIsl]

Hello Roksliders,

I am here to share all the Tikka Ring info. All info supplied below is the most accurate, up to date, information available for UM Tikka Rings.

First and foremost......GEN2 upgrades:
1- The new Titanium clamp will be standard on both Standard Tikka and Tikka Premier rings that are coming very soon. Tikka Premier rings will be nearly identical to UM Premier (pic) rings that we have today with the integrated level. The new standard clamp is machined grade 5 titanium which is the reason it's not coated. The previous clamp was anodized aluminum.
2- Clamp geometry was re-designed to allow more clamping force. Between the new geometry and the clamp being titanium, we are able to significantly increase the holding capability of the rings to the small action dovetail.

Two QC issues reported recently:
1- Mismatched screws- I buy screws in bulk from Aspen Fasteners. In the off, rare chance that we are out of screws and Aspen cannot fill an order quickly, I will source screws from McMaster. In this mismatch screw situation, there were some screws left at the bottom of a bin when the bulk order came in and they were mixed. This is the first time this has happened and has been addressed with the person responsible and won't happen again. This is an aesthetic only issue and does not affect the function of the rings. Anyone that may have this issue is welcome to email us and we will send out new screws.
2- Mismatched beveled edge between cap and base- While transitioning from GEN1 to GEN2 rings, a programming issue happened due to confusion over Premier Ring caps and standard caps causing the bevel not to match. This issue happened to a small batch of caps that made it into the public. Once the issue was realized, all caps were pulled from production and corrected. Again, this is the first time this has happened and has been addressed and won't happen again. This is an aesthetic only issue and does not affect the function of the rings. Anyone that may have this issue is welcome to email us and we will send out new caps.

I should've updated everyone sooner on the GEN2 improvements, but honestly I was waiting until all sizes and heights were ready to release. That turned out to be a bad idea. We will have new product and installation videos coming very soon with Anthony, our new videographer.

I apologize for all the confusion this has led to, and hopefully this info will square everyone away. I will watch this thread in particular tonight and tomorrow to answer any follow up questions you might post.

Thank you guys and of course we appreciate all of your support!

Jake Mushaney

@Formidilosus @Ryan Avery @Salmon River Solutions

Thank you all!

 

[Lawnboi]

Man oh man.

I am building out a tikka 300WM and am slapping a maven RS1.2 scope on, so surprise surprise, my research lead me to UM mounts.

The Tikka rings are on back order, and got an email response saying they will be back in stock “in a few weeks”, so I went down the rabbit hole of looking at every other available option.

Roads key pointing me back to UM, but eventually lead me to the bent pin phenomena/torque spec discrepancy (some other 10page thread here on rokslide, IYKYK), and finally here to this thread.

UM has removed the “not recommended for 7PRC and larger” disclaimer in their webpage, so I assumed a design change with this next batch.

I applaude the continuous improvement efforts on this product line, but maybe not the most graceful transition… a little too Frankenstein for my blood.

Does anyone have intel on the design updates for the next run “in a few week” before I decide to say eff this completely and order a Murphy rail and NF rings so I never have to think about this again?

A419 is the rail you want imo