Tikka scope mount problems

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06 December 2012, 21:34

Peter

Tikka scope mount problems

I have several Tikka rifles. The heavy ones, 338 WM, 30.06 both have problems with the rear scope mount moving forward after several rounds. what to do? The rear mounts are not anchored like the front mounts.Are there any mounts (other than Tikka) that WIIL NOT MOVE? Any other suggestions? The rifles are an M65 and a 695.
Thanks, Peter.

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07 December 2012, 00:19

BaxterB

If those have the flat top and screw holes already drilled, look at Talley lightweight...no they aren't necessarily gorgeous but they work. My brother has them on his Tikka. He machined them to sit lower and they work well...

good luck!

07 December 2012, 03:19

Bobster

quote:
Originally posted by Peter:
I have several Tikka rifles. The heavy ones, 338 WM, 30.06 both have problems with the rear scope mount moving forward after several rounds. what to do? The rear mounts are not anchored like the front mounts.Are there any mounts (other than Tikka) that WIIL NOT MOVE? Any other suggestions? The rifles are an M65 and a 695.
Thanks, Peter.

With Weaver and other clamp-on type mounts, I tap the ring mounts as far forward as I can before tightening them down. I even apply forward pressure as I tighten. This all but eliminates forward slippage.

07 December 2012, 07:59

Kay9Cop

Always slide your mounts forward then tighten.

quote:
Originally posted by Bobster:
quote:
Originally posted by Peter:
I have several Tikka rifles. The heavy ones, 338 WM, 30.06 both have problems with the rear scope mount moving forward after several rounds. what to do? The rear mounts are not anchored like the front mounts.Are there any mounts (other than Tikka) that WIIL NOT MOVE? Any other suggestions? The rifles are an M65 and a 695.
Thanks, Peter.

With Weaver and other clamp-on type mounts, I tap the ring mounts as far forward as I can before tightening them down. I even apply forward pressure as I tighten. This all but eliminates forward slippage.

07 December 2012, 14:57

loiblb

This is why I sold my Tikka, no more problem

07 December 2012, 18:46

Peter

My Tikka's are way too accurate to sell, and they are nice looking rifles to boot. In any case I have decided to bite the bullet and buy Warne (Tikka) rings and Warne (Weaver) bases and the Warne rings for the 300Wm or the 338Mag. The extra height added by the bases will (hopefully) allow me to mount the 56mm objective scope that I would like to use, but has been gathering dust!
Thanks for all the suggestions, Peter.

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07 December 2012, 18:50

armed_in_utah

My Tikka rifles use Leo 2 pc bases with Burris std dovetail Signature rings...scope stays put in plastic inserts..