Thread: Tikka T3x Tac A1

I will be buying a Tikka T3x Tac A1, in .308, what optics would folks suggest?

I don't really know too much about scopes but would like to get a good/high quality one.

Based on your rifle choice, sounds like you’ll be shooting longer ranges. Depending on what you want to spend, you can’t go too wrong with any of the higher magnification Leupolds

Originally Posted by camenzie

Based on your rifle choice, sounds like you’ll be shooting longer ranges. Depending on what you want to spend, you can’t go too wrong with any of the higher magnification Leupolds

Could you please state what you consider "higher magnification" for the Tikka T3x Tac A1.

Nightforce. SHV.

Thats what I've got on mine with NF rings.

You are aware of how much they weigh?? ( the rifle that is)

Originally Posted by tac a1

Nightforce. SHV.

That's what I've got on mine with NF rings.

You are aware of how much they weigh?? ( the rifle that is)

Thanks for that. I wasn't aware of the nightforce brand.

I'll be laying down mostly with the gun, shooting long, so the weight will will not be to much of a bother. After a year or two of learning the trade... I'll then begin to hunt live... and I can then get a more hunting specific .308. At least that is the plan.

A .223, .308 and a 338 Lupua... then a hunting .308.

Why is 5 kgs excessive, for a long range rifle?

Originally Posted by Eamonn

Why is 5 kgs excessive, for a long range rifle?

It will be way over 5kg by the time you add scope, mounts, suppressor and a full mag of ammo, it will be over 6kg with the 24" barrel. I have a TAC A1 and I thought I might carry it in the field but after setting it up and checking the weight there's no way I will, I have just finished docking the barrel to 20 inches and putting it into a carbon stock, now complete with a Delta 4-24x 50 its at about 4.6 kg. So I say if you want a long range rifle to carry in the field then forget about the TAC A1 but if you want a rifle for long range shooting at gongs and the like then go for the TAC A1 they are a fantastic piece of Kit for that sort of thing.

Originally Posted by zeropak

but if you want a rifle for long range shooting at gongs and the like then go for the TAC A1 they are a fantastic piece of Kit for that sort of thing.

Yes that is what it will be for... then in time when I begin to hunt, I will get something specifically for hunting... but at the moment I am happy to learn the trade with target shooting.

So you would go for 6,5 Creedmore rather than .308?

Originally Posted by Eamonn

Yes that is what it will be for... then in time when I begin to hunt, I will get something specifically for hunting... but at the moment I am happy to learn the trade with target shooting.

So you would go for 6,5 Creedmore rather than .308?

Definitely the Creedmoor. Better ballistics when the ranges get longer, lighter recoil and you can load with either small or large rifle primers.

Its not excessive. They are just heavy (In my opinion) by the time you mount optics.

Very accurate though. Look at the replacement black label fore end with integrated bipod. Very functional

Originally Posted by tac a1

Its not excessive. They are just heavy (In my opinion) by the time you mount optics.

Very accurate though. Look at the replacement black label forend with integrated bipod. Very functional

Is this the one? It looks good how it folds up streamline.

https://www.gunmart.net/shooting-acc...ods/blk-bi-pod

Originally Posted by Eamonn

Is this the one? It looks good how it folds up streamline.

https://www.gunmart.net/shooting-acc...ods/blk-bi-pod

Yes. They are very good. They should look at building something similar for some of the more common rifles

Originally Posted by tac a1

Yes. They are very good. They should look at building something similar for some of the more common rifles

I've noticed that there is a newer version of it... without the Ball joint... Does anyone have any experience of the 2 different types?

Apparently the new one also fits the Tikka T3x Tac A1.

https://blk-lbl.ca/product/blk-lbl-ar15-ar10-bipod/

Originally Posted by Eamonn

I will be buying a Tikka T3x Tac A1, in .308, what optics would folks suggest?

I don't really know too much about scopes but would like to get a good/high quality one.

I suggest first researching:
FFP vs SFP
Mils vs MOA

Next decisions are tube diameter/zoom ratio/parallax/turret style.

Scopes are a case of diminishing returns for your money down.
There are plenty of options to cover nearly every feature, for every budget.
Pick a budget and then go from there to meet your personal requirements.

For a capable LR scope that doesn't break the bank I'd go for a element Titan 5-25

I run a lot of High High end optics but I wouldn't hesitate to run one of the above.

Id recommend FFP but you can go either mil or MOA to suit your preference.

To learn its best to try shoot with experienced people and shoot often enough to gain confidence. Id recommend any of the practical rifle competitions across NZ

Also I wouldn't recommend buying a 338 Lap...