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Equipment & Gear => Scopes and Optics => Topic started by: adamR on January 09, 2023, 07:38:41 PM

Title: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: adamR on January 09, 2023, 07:38:41 PM: I'm looking for mounting suggestions for my new 6.5 Creedmore Tikka T3X Lite. I am waiting for the Nightforce NX8 4-32 x 50mm to show up later this month. Looking for insight on rail vs 2 piece mounts and ring heights. I do not want any cant if I go with a rail.
Title: Re: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: pickardjw on January 09, 2023, 08:15:12 PM: I suggest Sportsmatch To84 rings.
Title: Re: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: Wolfdog2314 on January 09, 2023, 08:41:22 PM: I have a Tikka t3 that I sent to Hells Canyon armory to have it turned in to his carbon killer build. This rifle still uses the Tikka action.

I have the NX8 in 4-32x50 with Area 419 20 moa rail and medium Hawkins ultralight rings. I tried the low rings and I couldn’t even slide paper between barrel and scope. You mentioned you didn’t want any cant, but maybe my setup will still help you reach your decision.

https://www.area419.com/product/tikka-standard-action-scope-rail/

https://www.unknownmunitions.com/product/hawkins-precision-ultralight-rings/

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Title: Re: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: timberfaller on January 09, 2023, 08:45:46 PM: Here is a good source for Tikka stuff.

https://www.mountaintactical.com/
Title: Re: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: hogslayer on January 09, 2023, 09:13:16 PM: I would install a rail and bed the back of it. Then NF rings.
Title: Re: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: b23 on January 10, 2023, 11:19:25 AM: Quote from: timberfaller on January 09, 2023, 08:45:46 PM
Here is a good source for Tikka stuff.

https://www.mountaintactical.com/

I typically use NF rail and rings on everything but I used Mountain Tactical's Raptor one piece mount on my Tikka's and I'm very pleased with how they turned out. They have a 30mm 0 MOA medium height that would work well for you. https://www.mountaintactical.com/shop/raptor-mount-30mm-high-0-moa
Title: Re: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: adamR on January 11, 2023, 04:46:59 AM: Thanks for the replies. I've got to do a bit more reading but I like the looks of the raptor.
Title: Re: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: Jason on January 11, 2023, 06:12:11 AM: I used MDT Precision Rings and Mountain Tactical extended scope rail on my Tikka T3x Lite 300wm.
Title: Re: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: royalbull on January 14, 2023, 06:06:37 PM: I like a real and American rifle company M10 rings
Title: Re: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: thinkingman on January 16, 2023, 08:37:38 AM: I mounted a Meopta MeoSport R 50mm bell with a 30mm tube using Warne low mounts on the Tikka T3 rail.
I didn't think it was going to work but I have enough room for a Butler Creek flip-up scope cap on the front.
Worked perfectly and I don't have the added variable of attaching a rail.
Title: Re: Mounting Nightforce NX8 on Tikka
Post by: time2hunt on January 16, 2023, 07:31:41 PM: I’m have a mountain tactical 20 MOA rail and running the Zeiss light weight mill spec medium rings on Zeiss 4x16x44 scope.

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