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New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs #5478390 12/15/14 04:44 PM
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I just received a new Tikka T3 Lite in 308 Winchester as a birthday gift. I am really excited about this gun as I have heard great things about their accuracy right out of the box. I am looking at putting a Leupold VX-3 4.5x14 scope on it. Does anyone have a review of this scope?

Also is the barrel wide enough to be threaded for suppressor?

Re: New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs [Re: Teamjefe] #5478480 12/15/14 05:19 PM
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I have that scope with the AO, B&C reticle with a 1" tube. It has more than sufficiently met my needs for my 30-06 for a few years now. I highly recommend Talley rings here. Probably not my scope of choice given the budget any more.

I doubt your barrel has enough wall a the ends to thread.


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Its a great scope and I doubt you'll ever be dissatisfied with it unless you make the mistake of looking through a high end Swarovski or something. Don't mount it with cheap rings and bases. Avoid windage adjustable bases!


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Re: New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs [Re: Teamjefe] #5478590 12/15/14 05:56 PM
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You can just use the Tikka rings that come with the rifle. You don't need a base, the receiver is grooved...

Re: New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs [Re: Teamjefe] #5478594 12/15/14 06:01 PM
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On another level...Cabella's Home Page has Burris 4.5-14x44 FF II's marked down in the Bargain Cave to $299, and Burris has a $100 Rebate ( check in the Mail $$'s & not a gift card according to the Burris Home Page) on that scope for purchases made before 12/31/14...making the net price come in at approx $200 bux. See the Burris HP for details.
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Re: New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs [Re: Teamjefe] #5479008 12/15/14 08:56 PM
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Perfect scope And do get upgraded rings

Re: New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs [Re: Teamjefe] #5479310 12/15/14 11:11 PM
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Ok so I got a little excited at the store earlier and couldn't wait for the Leupold. I ended up getting a Zeiss Terra 4-12x42 with the RZ8 reticle

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Terrible choice, wait for the vx 3 much better

Re: New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs [Re: Teamjefe] #5481132 12/16/14 06:24 PM
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Vortex Viper Scope, DNZ Reaper mounts.

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im running the terra on a ar and was impressed with it very clear and bright..


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Re: New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs [Re: Brother in-law] #5481206 12/16/14 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted By: Brother in-law
Terrible choice, wait for the vx 3 much better


Serious? I'm asking because I really don't know.


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Re: New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs [Re: Bullfrog] #5481699 12/16/14 11:08 PM
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Terrible choice, wait for the vx 3 much better


Serious? I'm asking because I really don't know.


IMO yes, apples to Apple , $, weight etc. you can see the difference

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Originally Posted By: Gone to Texas
Vortex Viper Scope, DNZ Reaper mounts.


Ditto!

Re: New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs [Re: Teamjefe] #5482156 12/17/14 01:52 AM
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I am running the Talley Lightweight rings on my Tikka T3 Lite .308 with a Leupold VX-R 3-9x40. Very happy with them so far, although it sounds like you want a bit more magnification than that. Holding zero so far and have shot some good 100 yard groups with them.

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On my tikka 7mm08 lite I'm running ziess conquest 4.5-14 x 50 with dnz mount

Re: New Tikka T3 Lite in 308, need scope recs [Re: Teamjefe] #5483010 12/17/14 02:38 PM
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I exchanged the Ziess and went with the Leupold 4.5-14x40 with the CDS dials. I felt like the dial system would give me better performance than the RZ8 reticle

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