devilishdave Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Is the Picitany rail for the Sako and Tikka T3 the same? I am fairly sure it is but just would like a bit of confirmation. Thanks in advance Regards Davee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxshooter Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Picatinny is a standard size/spec full stop. It is not the same as weaver no matter what anyone tells you. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishdave Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 Thanks, I understand The picatinny rail is standard but the question is are the mounting points on the two rifle mentioned above the same? i.e. same distance appart and same size of screw? Is there a differance dependant on length of action? Regards Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted August 12, 2011 Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 They are not the same as the Sako doesnt have any as standard not sure about the Tika and the action legnth will makke if further different towards fitting holes if you want one speak to Craig at third eye tactical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilishdave Posted August 12, 2011 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2011 They are not the same as the Sako doesnt have any as standard not sure about the Tika and the action legnth will makke if further different towards fitting holes if you want one speak to Craig at third eye tactical Spud, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieb Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 They are not the same as the Sako doesnt have any as standard not sure about the Tika and the action legnth will makke if further different towards fitting holes if you want one speak to Craig at third eye tactical No mounting point surely it has, how else would you fit scope bases???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1967spud Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 No mounting point surely it has, how else would you fit scope bases???? The Sako and Tika both use opti bases for mounting scope rings and as such can not be classed as standard , picatinnys usually miount on to the receiver via screws. Craig does a versiion that adapts opti bases to picatinny rail , thi is why i said to contact third eye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch_egg Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Just to clarify for folks on a very basic level. Both Sako and Tikka can use optilocks on a Dove Tail style mount machined in to the action. There are slight differences between Tikka T3 and the olders models (from experiance) let alone the sako actions. I have no experiance of this. There are companies that produce adapters from the Dovetail to picatinney. There is no question that picatinny and weaver have a difference. The OP was asking "will an adapter for a sako fit a T3 or vise versa?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieb Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 But the optilock bases surely screw to the receiver, i thought they did when i owned a Tikka. ? What am i not grasping here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJR Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Optilock mounts clamp to the dovetail on top of the Tikka action, they are not screwed onto it. The method is very similar to that of mounts clamping onto picatiny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchking Posted August 13, 2011 Report Share Posted August 13, 2011 Tikkas or at least the T3. Has a parallel rail with four holes drilled in the top of the receiver.This will accept a piccatinny rail which is available from GMK the sako/tikka importers.Sakos all models except the TRG have tapered bases on them with no predrilled holes to accept a rail.Ihave seen piccatinny/weaver style rails fitted to opti lok bases.Not sure whether these are available from GMK.There tel-01489 587500. atb SEAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieb Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ronny I am thinking of getting another Tikka. I want a left handed s/s rifle and not much choice other that custom. Who did you get the Stainless rail from, and i remember reading that someone in the uk is doing some nice bits and pieces like trigger gaurd replacements, bolt shrouds etc. Can someone remind me of the manufacturer. Thanks Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddieb Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Ronny I am thinking of getting another Tikka. I want a left handed s/s rifle and not much choice other that custom. Who did you get the Stainless rail from, and i remember reading that someone in the uk is doing some nice bits and pieces like trigger gaurd replacements, bolt shrouds etc. Can someone remind me of the manufacturer. Thanks Eddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldie Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Eddie, I was talking to Craig at third eye yesterday, and he is now doing 2 piece mounts for sako,s. Give him a buzz. I also took a couple of Tikka,s in for bedding that had just had the new steel factory replacement bottom metals fitted from -, and very nice they were too...real top quality. I have some bottom metal for the t3 on its way over from the states at the minute, but mine are designed to take the AICS 5 and 10 round magazines. They are due any day now [ i hope ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted August 24, 2011 Report Share Posted August 24, 2011 Is the Picitany rail for the Sako and Tikka T3 the same? I am fairly sure it is but just would like a bit of confirmation. Thanks in advance Regards Davee Here is a NEAR Alphamount on a Tikka 595, and the same but a prototype on a Tikka 695.. Richard is able to reproduce these to order, having worked out the CNC info. It may be of interest that he is currently working on the same thing in either zero or 20 MOA for the T3. Just a thought. Good lucy with whatever you decide. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
force64 Posted February 17, 2012 Report Share Posted February 17, 2012 I have a Recknagel sako pict rail on my custom sako 75 .20BR. Rail purchased from Alan Rhone. Obviously little recoil on my .20BR. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Still makes me smile seeing your .275 Rigby Pete Lovely. Have my eye on a 695 DL........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka 260 Posted February 18, 2012 Report Share Posted February 18, 2012 Still makes me smile seeing your .275 Rigby Pete Lovely. Have my eye on a 695 DL........ Andy , it makes me smile every time I take it out.... got it going with 140 NPT now, shoots into same size group as with the 140 NBT with exactly the same load. 7mm hole in, 25mmm hole out... minimal meat damage even on boiler room shots, even on shoulders the damage is minimal. It is perfect for my kind of stalking. The barrel does not collect copper; at least no signs of it using KG11. .... and the Fallow just hate it, the Roe never even hear the bang. Oh, and I have got the rail on the right way around now, so Richard was not far off with his dimensions after all, above all the Alphamount is rock solid, albeit a tad spendy Keep me posted on what mischief you get up to with the 695.... ATB P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronin Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 Think the Alphamount is the "pure class" option for Tikka scope conunderums, it looks perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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