dnz scope mounts and tikka

[DonVathome]

I am getting a Tikka 3tX in 300 mag

I like the concept of the DNZ scope mounts. Lets here your input? I wish they had 2 screws per ring (not one) to hold the scope.

Also will a short work for a 42mm scope? Leupold says medium but I think some guys have used short.

 

[dack77]

I use dnz mounts on all my rifles, from a 223 to 7mm Weatherby and 300 win mag. All my scopes are leupold vx3 40mm and I use the low mounts and it clears just fine. It would clear a 42mm as well. I've had such good experience with them that I don't use anything else and it's always my first choice product. I've never had a scope come loose on any of my rifles.

 

[DonVathome]

Thanks, I do really like the idea of one piece not only for the base but rings attached - great idea.

I am really hoping to get the low rings on - I like the scope as close to barrel as I can get to minimize drop.

 

[UtahJimmy]

I too did the low mounts on my tikka with a 40mm objective with blizzard caps and they still have a tiny gap.

 

[Gadjet]

I shoot a Tikka super lite in a 300WM with one piece DNZ mounts and love it. I had to go with mediums because my scope is a 50mm but I would bet that a 42 would clear with the lows.
Also, you may want to consider a muzzle brake with the 300win. My Tikka had the worst muzzle jump of any gun I've shot until I had a brake installed. Now it shoots like a dream!

 

[DonVathome]

Thanks I am definitely considering a brake!

 

[nvbones]

Listen to UtahJimmy about the caps. I prefer them and I have a medium with a 44 MM obj and with blizzard caps there's a slight gap, maybe a strong 1/16th.

 

[nvbones]

Sorry that's on a win 70 though so may not be relevant.

 

[dillon]

As I mentioned in another post this week I love the DNZ that I put on my Tikka T3 Lite chambered in 7mm. They are locked solid. No complaints. I went with the medium sized and they work really well. I don't plan on switching back to Leopolds.

Dillon
www.dillonhoyt.com

 

[philthy]

Same here. I've got a T3 Lite in 300WSM with a Zeiss Conquest 4.5-14x44 and it's a rock solid setup. Hope to be putting it on a desert bighorn in December!

 

[Gadjet]

Hey philthy, good luck on your desert hunt! What state?

 

[philthy]

New Mexico on White Sands missile range. I was lucky enough to get one of 22 desert tags this year.

 

[DonVathome]

Awesome tag! I ordered the small hoping it fits - mostly because Cabelas only carried small and I used my Cabelas bucks so it was "free"

Also I use a bikini scope cover - love it. Wish it was see through just in case.