Tikka Rings And Scope Size

[MinScout]

What is the largest diameter objective lens I can use with the included Tikka rings. I've read 40mm or less on some sites and up to 42mm in others. Does anyone here know for sure? Thanks.

[MinMAN]

It depends on which Tikka rings you are referring to. I have the Tikka "Opti-Loc" ring mounts on my Whitetail Hunter. With medium rings, and a 42mm objective, 30mm main tube, I have a 1/2" of room remaining between the rifles barrel, and the bell of the scope. I would think, I could go up to a 50mm objective, if I wanted to. A 1" tube will allow less clearance.

[MinScout]

Thanks for your answer. You must have the European "medium" rings on your gun. I've temporarily mounted a cheap Bushnell 4x32 on mine and it has about 1/4 inch of clearance. I'd like to get a Leupold 6x42, if I knew it would fit with the included rings.

[MinMAN]

You must have the rings that are thrown in, when you buy a T3. I am not a big fan of those rings. You may want to consider the Tikka Opti-Loc ring mounts for 1" tubes. Or if budget is an issue, Warne steel "Maxima" makes a decent set of rings for your Tikka. If you get the Opti-Loc ring mounts, low will be good for a 42mm objective. If you get the Warne rings, medium would be the size to get. If you only have a 1/4" of space with a 32mm objective, than your going to have to buy new rings, cuz, a 42mm won't fit with the rings you have.

Resources:

Tikka/Sako Opti-Loc: dnrsports.com you may have to call them, they have a new web site, which may still be under construction.

Warne Maxima for Tikka: Brownells.com or midwayusa.com

Good luck