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.

 

[Walkathon]

Direct. Warne Tikka rings on both of mine.

Same- Have used it for years on my Tikka .270 Win and it holds great.

 

[buckbull]

I just went theough this excercise on a tikka t3 in 300wm. Ive been playing musical chairs with scopes. I ended up going with talley pic rail and rings. I like the adjustability for eye relief that a pic rail provides. In my research i found someone makes a pic rail that slides into the tikka dove tail. I thought that was a great design. The rail cost more than the rings and rail i ended up buying so didnt buy.

Edit: i think this is the rail that slides into the dovetail.

Vision Tikka T3 Picatinny Rail - Vision Products

The Vision Picatinny Rail for Tikka T3 by VISION Products enhances precision and versatility with its durable, anodized 7075-T6 aircraft aluminum construction. Featuring a 20MOA tilt for optimal long-range shooting, it extends past the action for additional mounting space and adheres to MIL-STD...

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[tom_89]

Someone of reasonable mindset please tell me what y'all do? Most tactical, over zealous tactical rifle folks act like you want to worship the devil when you suggest mounting rings directly to the factory dovetail. Others argue that in removing the need for a pic rail, you eliminate another point of failure. For those who hunt in the mountains, but never shoot for competition, what do y'all like to do?

For mountain hunting, use mounting rings directly to the factory dovetail. Tikka's dovetail is solid.

 

[kbhillhunter]

Looks like warne has a direct mount in the style of sportsmatch and UM:

8514TM Warne HyperLite 30mm, Tikka Medium Matte Rings

Shooting enthusiasts who use Tikka rifles appreciate how the models have a grooved receiver that eliminates the need for a base. These 1-inch scope rings are built to use that dovetail.

warnescopemounts.com