I'm new to hunting rifles. Got a Tikka T3x with no mount and I've been having a hard time learning how to navigate mounting solutions. It seems like picatinny rails are the way to go, but I wouldn't even know where to buy them. Most pic rails I find are for mlok/key mod. My Tikka is 308 short action. Where could I find pic rails for my rifle? And how do I know if they're canted or not? Thanks in advance
Pic Rails that mount onto the receiver are readily available, and the Tikka T3X is a fairly common firearm, so you won’t have any trouble getting one. As far as cant goes, it will be displayed on the packaging, and, being a hunting rifle, I would imagine you would require either a 0-MOA or a 20-MOA rail. I mainly stick to the 0-MOA rails, as I’m generally not trying to hit things in the next suburb. Most gun shops will have them (or can get them), and you can also get them through most of the online retailers. Just stick to the known brands and you’ll be fine. If you’ve got any doubt, just take your firearm into the shop so they can match the appropriate rail to your gun. Hope this helps. Cheers.
