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The EGW 44002 is a one-piece 20 MOA Picatinny rail built specifically for the Tikka T3 and T3x bolt action rifles. If you've ever topped out your elevation turret trying to stretch past 500 yards, this is the fix. The 20 MOA of built-in downward cant hands your scope back a big chunk of internal travel, so you can dial for distance instead of running out of adjustment right when the shot gets interesting. EGW machines these in Quakertown, PA from domestic 6061-T6 aluminum, then tumbles, sandblasts, and Type II anodizes them for a tough matte black finish that holds up to real field use.
That 20 MOA angle is the whole point here. It tilts your optic forward just enough to free up vertical turret range, which is exactly what you want when most of your shooting lives in the 500 to 1000 yard neighborhood. If your rifle rarely sees past 500 yards, a flat 0 MOA base makes more sense, but for long-range hunting and precision work, the 20 MOA version earns its keep. A common tip when setting one of these up is to zero at around 200 yards so you've got room to dial both directions.
This base covers the full Tikka T3 and T3x lineup across calibers, since the long and short actions share the same mounting spacing. Picatinny cross slots run the full length of the rail, giving you plenty of room to position rings and get the eye relief dialed in. A machined channel down the center trims the weight to roughly 2 ounces, so you're not adding bulk up top. One thing to note on fitment: Tikkas built after 2004 are drilled and tapped for the included 6-48 screws, while older pre-2004 rifles use metric hardware.
EGW recommends about 20 inch-pounds of torque and a drop of blue Loctite on the screws for a base that stays put shot after shot. It's an ambidextrous, standard-duty rail that gives you a rock-solid foundation without overcomplicating things.
Yes. The 44002 is designed to fit the full Tikka T3 and T3x lineup across all calibers, since the long and short actions share the same mounting spacing. One exception worth knowing is the T3x TAC A1, which has its own integral rail and does not use this base.
It comes down to how far you shoot. The 20 MOA cant is the better pick when most of your shooting happens at roughly 500 yards and beyond, because it gives your scope more usable elevation. If you stay inside 500 yards, a flat 0 MOA base is typically the way to go.
The rail ships with #6-48 screws and a T-10 bit, which fit the vast majority of Tikka rifles built after 2004. If your rifle is a pre-2004 model, it uses metric hardware instead, so you'll want to confirm your receiver's threading before installing.
EGW recommends torquing the mounting screws to about 20 inch-pounds and adding a small drop of blue Loctite to keep everything locked in under recoil. When zeroing with a 20 MOA base, a 200-yard zero is a good starting point so you have room to dial in both directions.
| UPC | 841370106202 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 44002 |
| Action | |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 8.3500 |
| Model | |
| Style | Picatinny Rail |
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