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On the Picatinny rail of the T3 Tactical the bases are mounted with a wedge-
shaped locking piece (D), as shown in Fig. 14. The bases are spaced de-
pending on your scope-length and other shooting requirements. Normally,
the screw will be in the second and twelfth grooves from the rear. Base
screws should be on the left side of the rifle. The base screws should be firm-
ly tightened with a 3mm Allen key included in the package. Do not over-tight-
en.
FITTING SCOPE TO THE MOUNTS
Using the 2.5mm Allen key (included), loosen the ring screws and remove
the ring-tops, exposing the polymer OPTILOCK insert rings. Carefully fit the
insert ring around the scope-tube. Position the scope in the mounts so that
the insert rings fit the ring bases, ensuring proper eye-relief. Position the in-
sert-ring cut in a horizontal position. Place the ring-tops into position and
tighten the screws loosely: now check for proper reticle alignment and, again,
for eye-relief. Tighten the ring-tops evenly with the 2.5mm Allen key.
REMOVAL OF THE SCOPE FROM THE RIFLE
Simply loosen the base screws and lift the scope and scope-mounts off the
rifle.
HOW TO REFIT THE SCOPE TO THE RIFLE
Place the scope and scope-mounts into position. Slide them forward, to en-
sure the recoil-stop pin (B) fits firmly into the recoil-stop hole. Tighten the
base screws firmly with the tool provided. Do not over-tighten. With the Pica-
tinny rail of the Tikka T3, the scope and scope-mounts can be fitted in differ-
ent positions along the rail.
SIGHTING IN THE SCOPED RIFLE
After securely mounting the scope as described, the rifle is ready for sighting
in. Always sight your rifle in with the same ammunition that you are planning
to use. Bear in mind that any two different loads will produce different trajec-
tories, so we recommend that you sight in your rifle every time you plan on
switching ammo brand or load-type.
To start sighting in, place the rifle solidly on a bench-rest or some other kind
of steady support, and remove the bolt from the receiver. Look through the
bore at a target about 25 - 30m away (approx. 30 - 35yds). Then, without
moving the rifle, look through your scope, and adjust windage and elevation
(using the scope’s knobs) until the reticle centers on the same target you see
through the bore. (This “bore-sighting” can also be done through a collimator,
which you can purchase at shooting-accessories store.)
After bore-sighting, it is important to proceed to final sighting in by shooting
at a target 100 - 150m (100 - 150yds) distant. Again, it is best to do this from
a solid bench-rest or another form of steady rest such as sand-bags under
the rifle’s fore-end and butt-stock. Never shoot with your rifle resting on the
support from the barrel, and never use a hard shooting support (such as bare
wood): doing so can dramatically affect your groups.
Otherwise, please follow the adjustment directions given by the manufacturer
of the scope you will be using.
STOCK
Depending on model, the stock of the Tikka may be adjusted to fit the shooter
and the shooting discipline.
LENGTH OF PULL ADJUSTMENT
In all Tikka T3 models, length of pull can be adjusted by means of 4mm spac-
ers: these can be stacked between the stock and butt-plate in order to in-
crease the length of pull. The Tikka T3 Tactical comes standard with two
spacers, while all other models come standard without. You can add the
spacers by slackening the butt-plate screws and pushing the spacers side-
ways into place. Conversely, you can remove the spacers by slackening the
same screws and pushing the spacers out of place. When the desired num-
ber of spacers are in place, tighten the butt-plate screws. Should you need
to stack more than two spacers, you will need to replace the butt-plate screws
with longer ones.
CHEEK-PIECE ADJUSTMENT
The T3 Tactical is outfitted with a cheek-piece that is adjustable for height in
order to better match the shooter’s style and sighting equipment. To adjust,
simply slacken the locking wheel on the left side of the butt-stock and lift or
lower the cheek-piece as needed. The rearmost guiding rod is graduated at
5mm intervals to make repositioning easier. When you have reached your
desired cheek-piece height, tighten the locking wheel (without tools). Do not
tighten the wheel when the cheek-piece is higher than the last notch on the
guiding-rod gradation.
When the cheek-piece is in its lowest position, it increases the height of the
comb by 10mm. If you want to use iron sights, you can remove the cheek-
piece by simply loosening the locking wheel and lifting the cheek-piece away.
When re-installing the cheek-piece, ensure that the guiding rod with grada-
tions goes into the rearmost hole.
If necessary, you can switch the locking wheel to the right side of the butt-
stock.
NOTE: Tikka T3 Varmint models do not have an adjustable cheek-piece.
SLING-SWIVEL STUDS
All Tikka T3 models are equipped with standard sling-swivel studs under the
fore-end and butt-stock. The front sling-swivel stud can also be used to fas-
ten a bipod to the rifle.
The T3 Tactical is equipped to accommodate sling-swivel studs both under-
neath the rifle and on either side of the stock. Military-type sling-swivel studs
are available as accessories and can be assembled on the rifle. Inserts are
covered with ball-headed Allen screws which can be removed with a 3mm
Allen key when assembling the studs. The lower swivel on the butt-stock can
also be replaced with a military-style one.
Carrying slings with military-type swivels are also available as accessory.