Optik Arms Picatinny rail - Tikka T3, 20 MOA

About Picatinny Rail

The Picatinny rail system is meticulously designed with slots spaced at exact intervals of 5.23 mm, ensuring both consistent and versatile use throughout its length. This precision allows for straightforward mounting and guarantees universal compatibility, ensuring that scopr mounts tailored for a Picatinny rail will seamlessly fit, irrespective of the manufacturer or date of production. Favored for its cost-effectiveness, robustness, and dependability, the Picatinny rail is increasingly popular among experts and military users, becoming the top choice in the scope mounts market in recent years.

The Picatinny framework marks a notable enhancement over the traditional Weaver standard. Unlike the Weaver system, which has only a limited number of slots, the Picatinny rail boasts continuous slots across its entirety, providing enhanced flexibility for positioning devices at any desired point. Additionally, the slots on a Weaver rail are slimmer, measuring 3.8 mm, which permits scope mounts made for Weaver rails to be used on a Picatinny rail. However, due to differences in the width of the recoil stoppers, scope mounts specifically designed for the Picatinny rail cannot be accommodated on Weaver rails. This level of compatibility and adaptability makes the Picatinny rail a superior option for a variety of mounting needs.

About the Optik Arms

Optik Arms is a manufacturer renowned for its high-quality optical mounting solutions and firearms accessories, based in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The company specializes in producing durable and reliable products such as fixed mounts, detachable mounts, and Picatinny rails. Optik Arms implements rigorous quality controls and utilizes advanced technology to ensure the longevity and performance of their products. Each component undergoes thorough anti-wear and anti-corrosion treatments, which highlight their commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. The company's products are designed to meet the precise needs of both recreational shooters and professional marksmen, offering a variety of mounting options to accommodate different scopes and sighting systems.

About the Tikka

Tikka, originally known as Tikkakoski, was founded as a metal workshop in 1893 in Jyväskylä, Finland. It evolved to produce gun components by the end of World War I. Significant to firearm history, Tikka produced the Suomi KP/-31, highly effective in WWII. After cooperating on a prototype rifle series in 1981, Tikka was acquired by Sako. In 2009, Beretta Group's acquisition allowed access to advanced production methods, maintaining Tikka’s tradition of manually testing each rifle for assured quality.

About the Tikka T3

The Tikka T3 rifle is a high-quality, budget-friendly bolt-action rifle produced by Sako under the Tikka brand in Riihimäki, Finland, starting in 2003. It exclusively features a long action design. This model is equipped with a 16.5mm dovetail atop the receiver for mounting purposes, which is supplemented with four mounting holes and an additional hole serving as a recoil notch. The T3 offers a wide range of barrel lengths, varying from 406mm to 620mm. It was replaced by the Tikka T3x in 2016.

Variants

Tikka T3 is available in the following variants: Hunter, Hunter stainless, Hunter fluted barrel, Hunter stainless fluted barrel, Forest, Lite, Lite stainless, Lite adjustable, Laminated stainless, Camo stainless, Compact, Battue, Battue lite, Varmint, Varmint stainless, Super varmint, Compact tactical rifle, Tac and sporter.

Calibres

Tikka T3 is chambered for the following calibers:

• .204 Ruger
• .17 Rem
• .222 Rem
• .223 Rem
• .22-250 Rem
• .243 Win
• .25-06 Rem
• .260 Rem
• 6.5x55 SE
• .270 Win
• .270 WSM
• 7mm-08 Rem
• 7mm Rem Mag
• 7x64
• .308 Win
• .30-06 Sprg
• .300 WSM
• .300 Win Mag
• 8x57 IS
• .338 Win Mag
• 9.3x62

Inclination

20 MOA inclination is only needed when the scope runs out of elevation. For example, when shooting at the range of 100 m, shooter gains 58.2 cm / 100 m of additional elevation range with a 20 MOA mount. This is approximately 5.8 Mrad of elevation. To make things even clearer – if the target was placed at 100 m, the scope with 20 MOA inclined rail would aim to the center of the target while the rifle’s barrel would aim 58 cm higher than the scope. This gives the shooter extra elevation needed for long range shooting. If you plan to shoot on distances longer than 600 meters, 20 MOA is most common. There is no negative effect of the inclined Picatinny rail in the mounting setup if you only shoot on shorter distances. The same goes also the other way around, since if you don’t shoot on extreme distances then Picatinny rail with inclination is not needed.

Design of the Rail

The Optik Arms Picatinny rail - Tikka T3, 20 MOA, is precision-engineered from steel, offering superior durability and wear resistance compared to aluminum alternatives. This high-strength construction ensures exceptional repeatability, even with frequent use.

This picatinny rail features 15 slots and 4 mounting holes. It is attached to the rifle with four screws and does not use 16.5mm dovetail. A unique central channel enhances functionality by allowing simultaneous use of the rifle's iron sights, serving as a reliable backup when no accessories are mounted. Secure attachment is achieved through 4 screws, ensuring stability and accuracy under recoil.

This rail is designed to meet the demands of precision shooters and hunters, combining durability with practical features for optimal performance.

Mounting Dimensions

• A=21.9mm
• B=82.4mm
• C=21.9mm
• BHU=0mm

This rail can also be mounted on

Usually, a Picatinny rail can be mounted on multiple different rifles if they share the same mounting surface, which we commonly refer to as the mounting standard. The Optik Arms Picatinny rail - Tikka T3, 20 MOA can be mounted on the following rifles, which share the same mounting standard:

• 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
• Sako TRG 21/41
• Sako TRG 22/42
• Tikka M590
• Tikka M595
• Tikka M690
• Tikka T3x
• 16.5 mm Dovetail with Tikka T3 notches and holes

Mounting Instructions

Clean the rifle's receiver thoroughly with a cleaning fluid, such as acetone, to remove all stains, grease, and oil. Once the surface is clean and dry, verify that the screws fit both the rail and the receiver holes. Before mounting the rail, apply a minimal amount of thread-locking fluid (278 or 648) to the screws, avoiding any contact with the mounting holes. Carefully clean any excess fluid around the rail using the cleaning fluid. Using a torque driver, tighten the screws to the appropriate torque (up to 3 Nm/26.5 in-lbs). If you require any mounting tools, you can find them on our Rifle Scope Mounting Tools page.

What's in the box

Each package comes complete with one steel rail and 4 screws to securely attach the rail to your firearm.

Warranty

This product comes with a 10-year warranty.