Optilock rings for Tikka

[Northof51]

I’m sure it’s been mentioned before but I’m wondering about the Optilock dovetail rings for my Tikkas when they’re on sale?
I’ve been waiting for Sportsmatch’s to be back in stock for quite a while and am in Canada so not sure how that works with UM rings.
Are the optilocks similar quality?

 

[Unckebob]

In for responses.

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Optilocks are terrible

 

[Northof51]

Optilocks are terrible

Terrible because of the sleeve? Or the single screw clamping on the dovetail vs. Sportsmatch 2 screws?

 

[thinhorn_AK]

Terrible because of the sleeve? Or the single screw clamping on the dovetail vs. Sportsmatch 2 screws?

Yes the single screw and so many of them seem to just be configured strangely.

 

[Northof51]

Thanks for the reply, I’ll probably just stick with the Talley’s I have and wait for the SM.

 

[JGRaider]

Yes the single screw and so many of them seem to just be configured strangely.

Couldn't be further from the truth. Optilocks are very tough and reliable. I've had mine mounted on a Tikka 695 for 25 years, taken it to Africa 6 times, Mexico a couple, and lots of places here. They've never given me a problem of any kind. They are miles ahead of any Talley made.

 

[Northof51]

Couldn't be further from the truth. Optilocks are very tough and reliable. I've had mine mounted on a Tikka 695 for 25 years, taken it to Africa 6 times, Mexico a couple, and lots of places here. They've never given me a problem of any kind. They are miles ahead of any Talley made.

I can’t find many specs or pictures of them, but do they have recoil pins? I definitely want something different than my current setup.

 

[OpenCountry]

I’ve been impressed with the UM rings you mentioned on a new build.

 

[Northof51]

I would really like to get the UM rings but I have a suspicion they’re ‘prohibited’ here.
I’ll have to email them tomorrow and see

 

[JGRaider]

I can’t find many specs or pictures of them, but do they have recoil pins? I definitely want something different than my current setup.

Yes, they have a recoil pin. I remember buying the 695 Tikka in 7mag in 1998. I paid $460 for it, stainless/synthetic, and it came with Optilocks for free.

 

[sdupontjr]

UM rings here also. I would consider these as well over sportsmatch.

 

[Marbles]

See if Bushwear can ship to CA. I got my Sportsmatch through them.

Sportsmatch TO84 Mounts Two Piece 15mm Dovetail Tikka/Brno Medium 30mm

Suits Tikka 15mm dovetails. Includes arrestor pin to suit Tikka T3 and T3x models. Also fits Tikka M55, M65, M590, M595, M695 and M695 Magnum.

www.bushwear.co.uk

Well, I entered the address for Walmart in White Horse and it said the item cannot be shipped, so I think you are out of luck. Sorry.

I was not impressed with Optilocks on my Sako 85. Nothing really wrong with them, just heavy and more parts than are needed.

 

[Northof51]

Yep, I guess being part of the monarchy still won’t get you scope rings and suppressors!

 

[Northof51]

I emailed Unknown Munitions and they’ve already responded that they ship to Canada once the rings are in stock again…problem solved.

 

[Northof51]

I emailed Unknown Munitions and they’ve already responded that they ship to Canada once the rings are in stock again…problem solved