Post by: Mossy on March 06, 2014, 12:38:56 AM
On one hand I'd think that the lighter would be the common sense choice but on the other, a larger objective would be better in the dark canopy :dunno: Is the duplex reticle as wide as it looks? Cons/pros?
I'm also looking for an aftermarket ring setup....hearing good things about Talley.
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 06, 2014, 12:47:30 AM
Resale might be better on the more popular model, which I assume would be the 3.5-10.
I have the 3.5-10x40 VX 3 duplex, and the reticle is pretty fine, actually.
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 06, 2014, 01:01:48 AM
I really like my 2.5-8 with Boone & Crockett reticle on my 325 WSM. More than adequate to 400 yds. I have not noticed a light picked difference in the 4mm of objective size, pretty minimal at most. The objective is sized to the magnification well. I seem to remember that optimal scope exit pupil was gained at ~6x on most scopes regardless of objective lens, within reason. I do have an older Doctor Optics straight 8x56mm that seems to light up the dusk and dawn though.
IMO the 3.5-10x40 unbalances the utility of a light, tight cover gun. You can usually step down a ring height with the smaller objective too which should help on the lower Tikka comb.
I am sure there will likely be a proponent off a 6-18x50 on here but I generally scope down. I can still shoot a good target at 200yds with average open sights and feel that most people try to supplement inferior shooting abilities with superior magnification.
My :twocents:
Post by: Mossy on March 06, 2014, 01:04:48 AM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 06, 2014, 01:18:34 AM
Post by: Fl0und3rz on March 06, 2014, 01:25:04 AM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 06, 2014, 01:30:35 AM
I'd love an '06 in stainless with open sights, for just the type of hunting you describe. But the 3.5-10x40 VX 3 will do for an all-around rifle. It's just not my ideal for the close-in style of hunting I prefer. I think I'll go drool over the Ruger guide gun now.
If that was the country I was hunting I would do the same!
Post by: Mossy on March 06, 2014, 01:45:20 AM
I'd love an '06 in stainless with open sights, for just the type of hunting you describe. But the 3.5-10x40 VX 3 will do for an all-around rifle. It's just not my ideal for the close-in style of hunting I prefer. I think I'll go drool over the Ruger guide gun now.
That's why I bought this rifle(stainless), I have used my Model 70 7mm as an all around rifle for quite some time(when I wasn't archery hunting). That carries a Nikon 3-9x40 with bdc which has taken deer at 15 and 40 yards so you can probably see my reasoning in something different. I also acquired a 300 win mag with the boss system for my elk needs if I choose to go back to rifle for them. Maybe I should have explained all that earlier or maybe it doesn't make a difference. It's steep, it's thick and if the choice was given, hand carry would be easier most of the time.
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 06, 2014, 01:51:00 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 06, 2014, 05:11:14 AM
Post by: headshot5 on March 06, 2014, 06:01:31 AM
Post by: Bofire on March 06, 2014, 02:49:45 PM
Carl
Post by: jackelope on March 06, 2014, 03:47:37 PM
I would go with the 3.5-10x40 VX 3 after talking with their techs they suggested this as one of their best and most reliable.
:yeah:
Post by: Bmcox86 on March 06, 2014, 04:20:26 PM
http://www.dnzproducts.com/game-reaper-mounts/tikka-t3 (http://www.dnzproducts.com/game-reaper-mounts/tikka-t3)
Post by: RatherBOutdoors on March 06, 2014, 04:43:00 PM
Post by: superdown on March 06, 2014, 06:01:52 PM
Post by: Mossy on March 06, 2014, 09:50:54 PM
My 2 cents...I have all Leopold's - a 3-9x40 on a 10-22 Target Rifle; a 4.5-14x40 on a .280; a 4.5-14x40 on a Tikka .300 WSM and a 6.5-20x40 on a 22-250 bull barrel set up. While the larger scopes can add weight, I'm the kind of guy that likes to see hair when I dial it in. I can always carry on the lower power (which I do), but I hunt in a variety of terrains and benefit from the higher power when needed. One question ...are you always going to be hunting in the same area that only yields sub-150 yard shots?
No, this could end up being taken to other places so I can see the point you are trying to make. What rings are you using on that 300 and x40? I'm thinking of the Talley's but not sure which height with a 40.
Post by: RatherBOutdoors on March 06, 2014, 10:01:03 PM
Post by: Romulus1297 on March 06, 2014, 10:08:48 PM
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 06, 2014, 10:14:34 PM
Post by: 6x6in6 on March 06, 2014, 10:25:31 PM
:yeah:I would go with the 3.5-10x40 VX 3 after talking with their techs they suggested this as one of their best and most reliable.
:yeah:
This is what sits up top of my Tikka 7mmRM. Along with 2 Ruger M-77's in .270 and 338WM (x50 version here). All 3 have the B&C reticle. Flawless scopes!!
Post by: Romulus1297 on March 06, 2014, 11:09:41 PM
Post by: Mossy on March 07, 2014, 11:53:24 AM
Post by: Skyvalhunter on March 07, 2014, 11:56:50 AM
Post by: thinkingman on March 07, 2014, 12:46:01 PM
You can run low rings up to about 44mm objective.
I just got done drilling out the buttery soft screws on my Tikka base.
Deadnutz is inbound.
Post by: Bmcox86 on March 07, 2014, 08:38:36 PM
I have the medium on my 44mm scope, the lows were alittle close for comfort.
Post by: 700xcr on March 08, 2014, 06:45:06 PM
Post by: Mossy on March 12, 2014, 04:20:41 PM
Post by: mountainman on March 12, 2014, 09:04:34 PM
Do yourself a favor and get an aftermarket base/ring setup.they are plastic filler screw meant to be tapped out, not drilled or screwed out. Yikes! Hope the threads aren't buggered!
You can run low rings up to about 44mm objective.
I just got done drilling out the buttery soft screws on my Tikka base.
Deadnutz is inbound.
Post by: j_h_nimrod on March 13, 2014, 09:50:04 PM
I ordered the Talley lightweights in low. Midway said I should have plenty of clearance with a 40mm objective.
Can't speak from experience on this exact setup but hope it works for you. On at least 3 of my rifles a Leupold Vari-x 2 40mm objective has less than 1mm clearance with medium rings. Different measurements for different products I guess.
Post by: Mossy on March 19, 2014, 12:06:04 AM
Post by: thinkingman on March 20, 2014, 10:25:01 AM
The base/rings provided by Tikka are aluminum with some of the softest screws I've ever had the pleasure to strip.Do yourself a favor and get an aftermarket base/ring setup.they are plastic filler screw meant to be tapped out, not drilled or screwed out. Yikes! Hope the threads aren't buggered!
You can run low rings up to about 44mm objective.
I just got done drilling out the buttery soft screws on my Tikka base.
Deadnutz is inbound.
I had to drill them to remove them.
The bases are throw-aways.
You're thinking of the filler screws which are stainless steel in the receiver of the rifle.
Those came out no problem and are now replaced by the steel screws provided with my DNZ Game Reaper mount.
That Game Reaper is the way to go from the beginning.