Tikka shooters- Mount the scope to the factory dovetail, or add a picatinny rail?

[brockel]

Some people that were complaining about the UM slippage on the rail didn’t install the recoil pins. Others installed only one pin. Proper installation is also a thing.

Also need to push the ring against the pin before tightening it down

 

[N2TRKYS]

I don’t like the looks of a pic rail. I use Sportsmatch rings on mine. UM is a more expensive option. Leupold Backcountry rings is another great option. I use them on a different rifle brand.

 

[kbhillhunter]

I've used both UM and sportsmarch, and much prefer the UM. They feel more substantial but not with a meaningful weight difference. They are designed so that you can set the recoil pin in three spots to move it forward or back. The hardware on the UM also hold up better than the sportsmarch, I've stripped several bolt heads on multiple sets of sportsmarch. Plus with UM being made in the USA they are generally easier to get.

As long as you're using the recoil pin and have it seated correctly, no need for the added weight and contact points of a pic rail.