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Tikka T3 FAQs
I am purchasing a mount for my Tikka T3. How do I know which screws I need?Pre-2003 Tikka T3 rifles use 3.5 x .5 metric screws.Post-2003 Tikka T3 rifles use 6-48 screws. I have received my mount for the Tikka T3 but the screws will not start. What do I do? Did I order the wrong screws?The diameter of the... -
What is M.O.A.?
What is M.O.A? Put simply, M.O.A. stands for Minute of Angle and is an angular measurement that equals 1/60th of a degree.At 100 yards, 1 M.O.A. = 1" (Technically 1.047")At 200 yards, 1 M.O.A. = 2"At 300 yards, 1 M.O.A. = 3"and so on. We often receive calls where customers request a 20 M.O.A. base because it is taller. 20... -
EGW Mount Series Explained
Which mount works best for my application? What is HD? What is the difference between the Standard and the Hunter mounts? These are some of the most common questions we are asked, and it's time we sat down and put a concise and (hopefully) easy to navigate guide together. The type of mount we may recommend typically depends on your... -
Red Dot Mounting Platforms
The phenomenon of mounting a dot to guns has exploded within the past few years. Originally an aftermarket customization, more and more manufacturers are now making their firearms optics ready from the factory. There are still tons of guns on the market that are not red dot ready though. We understand it can be cost prohibitive to modify a slide...