r/canadaguns • u/Large-Recipe-2024 • 11d ago

Buy recommendations Iron sights or scope recommendations?

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Just picked up a Tikka T3 in .270 Win. Should I hunt with the factory iron sights, or put a scope on it? If you’d go with a scope, what would you recommend? Thanks!

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u/Large-Recipe-2024 11d ago

I am thinking for something inside of 200 yards. Light enough for me to take on longer hunts. I think a 1x6 would be a great option!

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u/iatekane 11d ago

For that distance and with emphasis on light weight, go for a Leupold VX3-HD 1.5-5 and mount it in low height quick detach rings. You can get QR optilok or warne also makes a cheaper option that attaches directly to the integrated rail.

You’ll save a lot of weight vs the typical 1-6 and retain the ability to use your irons when you want.

Good choice on the rifle, not too many around with the non-Battue iron sight option

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u/Large-Recipe-2024 11d ago

I think that might be it. The best of both worlds with the quick detatch. Do they maintain a zero if you take them off and put it back on? I had to buy the rifle as soon as I saw it had factory irons on it

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u/iatekane 11d ago

Yeah this would be a great/best way to go and yes the Warne QD rings maintain zero when detached and reattached.