Tikka CTR picatinny Rail screw

[smokinbobf4]

I thought this was a mistake but I looked at some pictures and they all seem to be this way. What’s the purpose of this screw on the front of the rail that seems to be loose?

 

[Vitali1342]

Do not attempt to screwing it in , it's not loose ,it made to attach mirage shield over the barrel . Most of original Tikka/Sako muzzle brakes have one too.

 

[smokinbobf4]

Thank you! I thought it was a defect until I looked at some pics. Appreciate you clarifying that.

 

[buffybuster]

Do not attempt to screwing it in , it's not loose ,it made to attach mirage shield over the barrel .

Too late by the look of the picture

 

[smoooth1]

Do not attempt to screwing it in , it's not loose ,it made to attach mirage shield over the barrel . Most of original Tikka/Sako muzzle brakes have one too.View attachment 7019008

Pretty sure you should NOT see light under the rail, though!

 

[Vitali1342]

Yep.., if you mess with this screw it will actually lift that rail up ...

 

[smokinbobf4]

I have not done anything to it yet. That’s also why i was curious about it because I could see a gap in it.

 

[buffybuster]

I have not done anything to it yet. That’s also why i was curious about it because I could see a gap in it.

Somebody screwed it in.

 

[smokinbobf4]

So then what? I just got it on Monday.

 

[MarinePMI]

Unscrew it and see if the rail has been warped or not.

 

[smokinbobf4]

So I took the screw out and it did not go down. There is still a slight gap. I’m not sure if I should take it back or if my rings are mounted back far enough would it hurt anything? Like at the next screw or back farther?

 

[smokinbobf4]

The place that I got it from is a ways a way and they don’t have them in stock. Special order. Maybe I should just take it off and put a 20 moa rail on.

 

[MarinePMI]

If your rings aren't near it, it'll be fine in the near term. Just order an aftermarket one, and replace the OEM rail at your convenience (JMTCW).

 

[Vitali1342]

I looked at mine couple of Tikkas I have and both of them have same gap . I would guess that is normal . Just check if your rail mounting screws snug and tight ,you'll should be gtg.

 

[smokinbobf4]

Good deal! Kind of what I thought but wanted to make sure. Thanks

 

[260284]

It should not have any gap. Someone tightened it down and warped your rail. Now you have negative moa in it.