20 moa base question

[Koakinetics]

I just bought a used Tikka T3x and it looks like there is a base on but I’m not sure if this looks right. Any input is appreciated. There’s a notable lip on the front of the base. Is this correct? Sorry I’m new to long range.

 

[Maurygold]

That doesn’t look correct at all

 

[Koakinetics]

That doesn’t look correct at all

Best to just buy a new base? I did just order a MDT 20 MOA base

 

[Maurygold]

Best to just buy a new base? I did just order a MDT 20 MOA base

I don’t know a lot about tikka but take it off and see if they just didn’t install correctly first

 

[ShtrRdy]

Looks like the rail is bent.

 

[Holliday]

“Looks right”??? No that is very ->“looks wrong”.

Like was said before, new rail time. I run Seekins but not sure they make them for that rifle.

 

[spife7980]

Don’t you just have to back the screw out? I feel like I remember reading the front one is there for mirage shield attachments etc. Certainly don’t use it to cam a quarter pipe into your scope base.

 

[LuvDog]

Back that screw out. It’s not a screw to secure the rail/base. It’s used for a mirage shield

 

[Koakinetics]

I picked up a rail base from MDT. I feel like there are too many "No good" to not just try a new base.

 

[spife7980]

I picked up a rail base from MDT. I feel like there are too many "No good" to not just try a new base.

There are too many that don’t “know good” before making comments.

 

[Turkeytider]

Don’t you just have to back the screw out? I feel like I remember reading the front ones there for mirage shield attachments etc. Certainly don’t use it to cam a quarter pipe i to your scope base.

Your recollection is correct.

 

[Koakinetics]

I'm genuinely confused haha...this being good or bad is hotly contested...I guess replacing it is a for sure fix regardless of it being good or bad...

 

[LuvDog]

Did you back the screw out. Did it flatten out?

It’s a common mistake that people make with the tikka.

 

[Turkeytider]

Did you back the screw out. Did it flatten out?

It’s a common mistake that people make with the tikka.

When it’s in properly, it looks like a screw that’s backing out and the rail should be flat. I guess if one fooled with it enough, the rail could be bent.

 

[sheepdog697]

i believe that screw is there for a heat mirage or something. i had one on mine.

As others have said it should be backed out...

 

[LuvDog]

I'm going to assume since it's a factory scope base that this is a CTR? I've heard that some people need a little heat to coax off the factory base. I didn't have trouble with mine, but just an FYI

 

[Koakinetics]

I took the base off and this is what I’m seeing with my level

 

[spife7980]

Why not just use a flat edge along the flat top and see what its actually doing.

 

[LuvDog]

At this point, if you have doubts in your mind, then just replace it with a new rail. I had Area419 rails on my Tikkas and liked them

 

[Koakinetics]

I'm going to replace it, I have an MDT on the way. The front screw when reinstalled doesn't sit flush which I gather is correct. However, there's still a noticeable gap between the action and the base towards the front, which I don't believe is intentional

 

[Maurygold]

I'm going to replace it, I have an MDT on the way. The front screw when reinstalled doesn't sit flush which I gather is correct. However, there's still a noticeable gap between the action and the base towards the front, which I don't believe is intentional

Tip for the new rail - Loctite on rail screws always!