Hello Gang!
I am the proud new owner of a Tikka T3x Superlight in 7mm mag which I intend to use of elk and deer primarily in the canyons and heavy timber.
It is my intention to mount a Leopold 3.5-15x44 VX5 scope (30 mm tube) which should work fine in the timber and allow me the rare 600 yard shot if necessary.
My question is this; what mounts/rings should I go with?
Having owned Sako Finnbears since I was a kid, I have always used Sako mounts/rings which fit the dovetail on the receiver, these have been flawless.
The Tikka has a similar setup, but is also tapped on top of the receiver for screw in bases.
It appears as if there are a number of "Off brand" mounts/rings which I am sure are pretty good, but I don't want to screw around and have buyers remorse, (See "Buy once, Cry once").
I will be sending this off to my gunsmith buddy for a muzzle brake, stock paint job and ceracote next week and want to have the mounts figured out before it goes in the mail.
I have a tendency to go with the mounts which fit the grooves on the receiver, but, ?
As a side note, I have a Sako Finnbear in 33 Nosler which is my Go To, but it is a bit heavy for the steep canyons and timber as I am looking for a rifle which handles a bit faster, plus it's a little more than I need for deer.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Rob.
