What Tikka T3x mounts

[Sako79]

A few months ago I picked up a Tikka T3x 338 win mag. I topped it with talley ultra light mounts and a Meopta optika 5 2-10x42. The recoil screwed up the scope inside and I had to send it back and they credited me my money.So I didn't have to send it in for warranty. I then just bought a Nightforce SHV 3-10x42. Now that it's a 30mm tube i need to buy new mounts.

What would you all recommend. I live in canada, so it could be difficult to get some of your recommendations

 

[JD Jones]

The UM seem really nice

 

[Q_Sertorius]

A few months ago I picked up a Tikka T3x 338 win mag. I topped it with talley ultra light mounts and a Meopta optika 5 2-10x42. The recoil screwed up the scope inside and I had to send it back and they credited me my money.So I didn't have to send it in for warranty. I then just bought a Nightforce SHV 3-10x42. Now that it's a 30mm tube i need to buy new mounts.

What would you all recommend. I live in canada, so it could be difficult to get some of your recommendations

I personally use the UM ones. I like them a lot on sale.

 

[peterk123]

And I can't recommend going with the dovetail mounts enough. Rock solid.

 

[Okie_Poke]

Hawkins has some direct mount, one piece rings similar in concept to the Talleys. The are spendy and have elevation built in, but they are an option.

 

[Moose83]

Sportsmatch to84 tikka rings. Airgunsource.ca.

 

[dirtytough]

Sportsmatch.

 

[Calrissian]

+1 for Sportsmatch

 

[BLJ]

Sportsmatch.

I’ve had success with multiple of these.

 

[GRIZFUR]

I prefer a one piece direct mount, especially for heavy recoiling calibers like the .338. I'd recommend the Exterra Precision one piece ring, it is lightweight (under 4oz) and rock solid.

 

[PC356]

UM Tikka 1st choice
Sportsmatch 2nd
Both direct to dovetail mount
And buy a 6.5 instead

 

[Sako79]

Has anyone had any experience with the leupold backcountry, mount, they seem to be, it's better built than talleys

 

[Q_Sertorius]

Has anyone had any experience with the leupold backcountry, mount, they seem to be, it's better built than talleys

I haven’t used them, but I considered them before ultimately going for UM rings. They don’t have recoil pins (as far as I can tell from the instructions and website information).

 

[Sako79]

If I went night force rings, what ones would you recommend?And what rail

 

[Sako79]

Since I live in canada, it's very hard to get some items. I wanted to go UN lows but they are back ordered and the place to get em from in.Canada doesn't have any, and they can't tell me how long.So I just ordered these two items. They should also be bulletproof

Nightforce XTRM Ring Set -.885'' Low -30mm -6 Screw -A264

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Talley Picatinny Rail - Tikka - 20 MoA - T-P0M252714

Talley Picatinny Rail - Tikka - 20 MoA - T-P0M252714

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[Andouille]

I haven’t used them, but I considered them before ultimately going for UM rings. They don’t have recoil pins (as far as I can tell from the instructions and website information).

From online photos, thr Leupys mount with tiny screws to the threaded holes in the action, which appears much less robust than the larger dovetail clamp screws (that can be torque 45+ in/lb) and recoil pin that UM uses, or even the Sportsmatch with slightly lower torque dovetail screws and rolled recoil pin. DMZ game reaper seems like the sturdiest option if you want direct mount using the threaded action holes.

That said, leupold Backcountry rings are the best direct mount option ive found for X-Bolt and they're nicely machined 7075 aluminum which is stronger than 6061 by an appreciable margin. I'd stay far away from Talleys which are 6061 and to my eye have less precise machining.

 

[Marbles]

Sportsmatch rings work.

I personally use NF UL medium rings on an Area419 rail bonded to the action with JB weld.

Any rail with a recoil pin works.

 

[Smokinyotes]

What’s wrong with Talley’s. It’s all I’ve used on my Tikka hunting rifles and have never had an issue.

 

[nm.otter]

Since I live in canada, it's very hard to get some items.

I would expect Sportsmatch to be less expensive there (low/no tariffs).

 

[MuleyFever]

What’s wrong with Talley’s. It’s all I’ve used on my Tikka hunting rifles and have never had an issue.

There are just better options out there that are more robust.