dazb1967 Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I'm after some advice on Optilock scope mounts and bases for my Tikka T3X lite, looking on there website it looks like the advice they give is for Low rings on bases for a 56mm, has anyone got a similar set up that they can give me some advice, I haven't got the scope yet and I'm currently away from home on a fishing trip so I want to order the rings and scope for me getting back home, Ive had some good advice from Rimmie on here but would like to hear from someone with a similar scope set up. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 I have low on my Tikka but I have a 50mm object lens. I think you may need medium height rings with a 56mm scope. I have the older "Hunter" rifle with the wooden stock though, but I would have thought that the action would be the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieh Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) I have a T3 lite and I am using lows on a S+B 8x56 Edited June 15, 2018 by geordieh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazb1967 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Cheers lads, thats a biig help I think I will go down the low route as they state I just wanted to confirm it with someone with a similar set up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted June 15, 2018 Report Share Posted June 15, 2018 Don't get too hung up on the whole 'scope should almost touch the barrel' thing either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazb1967 Posted June 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2018 Cheers for the advice Mick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 (edited) What scope? Front or side parallax makes a difference!? Just the same I seem to recall following Optilock recommendations and got low for my 50mm at the time and it didn't fit, ended up with medium. Moving further ahead, whilst they are still fitted to one of my T3's I will never give Optilock house space again, Sportsmatch and others now make mounts which are just as good if not better and cheaper in my view. Sportsmatch and Optilock fitted on the top 2 and run side by side for years, neither has caused any problem but I don't like the Optilock mounting method and the Sportsmatch were about 1/4 the price I seem to remember! Edited June 19, 2018 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 I think the low would have been OK on your Hunter without the AO ring which does make the scope a lot bigger at the front end. Remember your thoughts on the Optiilock rings from a few years ago when you were opposed to the way you had to keep them straight as they were tightened up. They do have to be aligned properly and I used a 1" bar to check mine, but I do know someone who actually used the scope to twist them the last couple of thou's ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted June 18, 2018 Report Share Posted June 18, 2018 Do Tikkas sold in the UK come with factory rings? Consensus here is that they do the job, but not very sexy. General advice is to swap the bolts for stainless steel replacements as the threads strip quite easily on the ones supplied from the factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dazb1967 Posted June 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 There was no rings supplied with the T3X I just bought Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 That's interesting, rings are standard here. I picked up my new T3x yesterday in 7mm08 ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Rings are not supplied with new T3s in the UK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 3 hours ago, mick miller said: Rings are not supplied with new T3s in the UK. And if they were the dealer would probably take them off and sell them separately. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 Honestly, the UK is a shopper's paradise compared to NZ. High prices, and quite often poor quality products and service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham M Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 When I bought my T3 the only rings and mounts available were Optilocks. Now that was some 12 years ago I think (can't remember) but they were around £85 at the time which made me wince a bit. Since then other makers have made them, and a lot cheaper. You can buy Warne mounts for the T3 now, although they are still around £65, but still a lot cheaper (and probably better) than Optilocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 (edited) 12 hours ago, Graham M said: I think the low would have been OK on your Hunter without the AO ring which does make the scope a lot bigger at the front end. Remember your thoughts on the Optiilock rings from a few years ago when you were opposed to the way you had to keep them straight as they were tightened up. They do have to be aligned properly and I used a 1" bar to check mine, but I do know someone who actually used the scope to twist them the last couple of thou's ? Yep, that's what I consider a BIG design flaw. You have to align and straighten and tighten the ring/base before you mount it, and very few people will be able to do that 100%. The plastic ring inserts address minor tolerance issues but I just think the whole design is daft ….. consider also the cost and they are a non starter for me now!! Edited June 19, 2018 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick miller Posted June 19, 2018 Report Share Posted June 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Houseplant said: Honestly, the UK is a shopper's paradise compared to NZ. High prices, and quite often poor quality products and service. Yup, that's why I order so much from Germany now. Golden Isle shops are way to pricey on many items. Just have a little comparison shop on Amazon.fr/ Amazon.de for many items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houseplant Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Update from me. Having had a chance to have a look at the factory rings, they’re not all that. Combined with some bad reports online (some good too though to be fair), I’ve ordered some Talley rings. So, don’t feel too short changed about rings not being supplied with the rifle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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