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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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...

If you have a budget in mind that would help provide some input on options.

Agree with kiwi303.
The trend is FFP and mil and for a new shooter if you’re not set on moa, I’d go mil from the start.

There are heaps of good options between the 1500 to 2000 mark (new)

2nd hand you can get some higher end bargains around that range as well


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I am big fan of .308 and at risk of starting a caliber debate it might be worth considering 6.5 Creedmoor.

I have shot .308 out to 1000 yds and while it can be done if you are shooting distance the 6.5 is easier.
One of the things I like about .308 is ammo price but when you get into match ammo the two are pretty much the same.
You can compare the same ammo in different calibers at GC and see what I mean.
https://www.guncity.com/ammunition?f...N%7CAmmunition
https://www.guncity.com/ammunition/c...e/65-creedmoor

I apologize if I'm teaching you to suck eggs but if I were to start again it would be with 6.5.

As for optics I'll take MRAD over MOA every time, the math is so much easier.
After that pick your features and set a budget. I think the current rule of thumb is 2x per 100m.
Just be careful getting too much magnification. If you dial up to much its hard to find the target and you will lose it and have to re-acquire when the recoil kicks in.
You can add a mini red dot to help with that though.

Originally Posted by kiwi303

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...

Why, what do you find unrecommendable with the Lapua?

Originally Posted by Eamonn

Why, what do you find unrecommendable with the Lapua?

Basically there is no free lunch.
300 gainers at 2900 push back.
I have owned and shot a lot of big bangers including 50cal and now my biggest is a 300 norma mag shooting 225g.
Even then you know your sending a fair bit of powder and projectile forward at a great rate of knots.
Short awnser for your question is recoil and lots of it!


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