T3 Tikka rings?

tennbuck

does the T3 Tikka have factory integral dovetails? what rings ya'll use?

jbw1776

Yes they have integral dovetails like the Sako does, BUT are not tapered like the Sako's. If I remember correctly they have a 15mm dovetail which is smaller than the regular Weaver style bases, so rings that fit Weaver bases won't work. If you buy the rifle new, they will come with a set of rings with it. I used the factory ones on mine with a 3x9-40 Burris but now I'm upgrading to a 4x16x44 Burris and I'm swapping rings as well (factory rings work, but there are better out there). You have several options:

You can buy a standard or Weaver type base and install whichever brand rings you like, I prefer Burris Signature rings. The receiver is drilled and tapped for a base also.

You can buy the Sako/Tikka Optilock rings/bases, which are very similar to the Burris Sig. rings. Afull assortment of these and other Sako/Tikka rings can be found here:

http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/sako_tikka_scope_mounts.htm

You can also use a set of Millet rings that clamp directly to the receiver that have the "dowel" to fit the receiver in the Tikkas as well. This is the route I will probably take. You can get these rings at TJGeneral too, or at Midway, which is where i like to shop. Good luck!

http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/new_page_5.htm

http://www.midwayusa.com/eproductpage.exe/showproduct?saleitemid=112566

Ben