Nightforce Standard Duty base for Tikka T3

• MIL-STD 1913 interface: The base provides a Picatinny-standard mounting surface, making it easier to pair a Tikka-pattern rifle with a wide range of compatible rings and optics.
• 7075 aluminum construction: This high-strength alloy keeps weight down without giving up the rigidity needed for a stable riflescope mounting platform on hunting and general shooting rifles.
• Hard-anodized finish: The protective surface treatment helps the base resist wear, scratches, and weather exposure, which matters on rifles that see regular field use.
• Rifle-specific fit: Built for the Tikka T3 pattern, this base is shaped for a precise fit that supports consistent alignment between the action, rings, and scope.
• Low 4.00 mm BH height: The compact profile helps keep the optic mounted close to the bore, which can improve handling and support a more natural cheek weld.

About the Nightforce Standard Duty Series

Nightforce Standard Duty bases sit in the company’s accessory range as a practical mounting solution for shooters who want a dependable Picatinny interface without moving to heavier steel tactical bases. The series is built around a simple idea: provide a solid platform for mounting riflescope rings and optics while keeping the system light enough for everyday sporting and hunting rifles. Machined from 7075 aluminum, these bases combine good strength with reduced weight, which is especially useful on rifles carried over longer distances.

The series follows MIL-STD 1913 rail specifications, so it works with widely available Picatinny-compatible rings and accessories. A hard-anodized finish adds surface durability and helps the base stand up to repeated installation, recoil, and exposure to the elements. Nightforce offers the Standard Duty line in rifle-specific configurations for actions such as the Howa 1500, Remington 700, Savage Round Action, Weatherby MkV, and Tikka T3, with selectable fit and taper options in the wider series. In practice, the Standard Duty family is aimed at shooters who want straightforward installation, reliable optic support, and a clean, low-profile mounting solution.

About the Nightforce Standard Duty base for Tikka T3

The Nightforce Standard Duty base for Tikka T3 is designed for shooters who need a straightforward way to add a Picatinny rail interface to a Tikka-pattern rifle. That makes it a useful foundation for hunting optics, general-purpose riflescopes, and other sighting setups that rely on Picatinny-compatible rings. Because the base is matched to the Tikka T3 and T3x footprint, it supports a secure fit on the action and simplifies the process of building a stable optic mounting system.

Its aluminium construction keeps the mount light, which helps preserve the handling qualities that make Tikka rifles popular in the field. At the same time, the design still provides the rigidity needed to hold ring alignment and maintain scope position under normal use. The 4.00 mm BH height gives the base a relatively low profile, helping keep the optic closer to the bore line for a more natural shooting position and a cleaner overall setup.

Nightforce also uses a hard-anodized finish, which is important on a component that is regularly exposed to ring clamping pressure, handling marks, and outdoor conditions. For the shooter, that means a base that is built not just to fit the rifle, but to remain a dependable part of the mounting system over time. On a Tikka rifle used for hunting or range work, this base serves as the key link between the action and a modern scope mounting standard.

About NightForce

Nightforce Optics began in 1992 when Lightforce USA entered the U.S. market under the Nightforce name. The company is headquartered in Orofino, Idaho, while its parent company, Lightforce, started earlier in 1980 in Cleve, South Australia. Nightforce focuses on riflescopes, spotting scopes, and related accessories, with product families that include ATACR, NXS, NX8, SHV, Competition, and Precision Benchrest.

The brand is closely associated with precision shooting optics and the supporting hardware that goes with them. Its better-known technical developments include the ZeroStop elevation system, and the company also emphasizes careful optical assembly methods such as hand matching and alignment of scope lenses. In 2016, the Lightforce Group acquired Horus Vision, a U.S. reticle design company, further strengthening Nightforce’s position in advanced riflescope design and reticle development.

Main Features

• Manufacturer: NightForce
• Mount series: Nightforce Standard Duty
• Made in: USA
• Material: Aluminium
• BH height: 4.00 mm
• A: 21.9 mm
• B: 82.2 mm
• C: 21.9 mm
• Compatibility above: Picatinny Rail
• Compatibility below: Lynx Light Hunter MA, Lynx Light Hunter SA, Lynx 94 MA, Lynx 94 LA, Lynx 94 SA, Lynx TD 21 MA, Lynx TD 21 LA, Lynx TD 15 LA, Lynx TD 15 MA, Lynx TD 12 LA, Lynx TD 12 MA, Tikka M590, Tikka M595, Tikka M690, Tikka T3, Tikka T3x, 16.5 mm Dovetail with Tikka T3 notches and holes

Warranty

30 years. NightForce lists this mount base with a 30-year warranty, providing long-term coverage for an accessory that forms a critical part of the riflescope mounting system.