Tikka T3 Picatinny Rail

MOA indicates the rail's incline. A 0 MOA rail is flat and is the natural choice for general hunting and range shooting.

An angled rail can provide more elevation adjustment in the scope when shooting at longer distances. Always use the MOA value indicated for the specific variant.

Read more in our article:What does MOA mean on a Picatinny rail?

This rail is made of steel, a classic material for Picatinny rails and mounts. Steel offers high rigidity, good wear resistance, and stable contact surfaces during repeated mounting.

Steel is heavier than aluminum, but for a Picatinny rail, the weight difference is often limited in practice. The choice therefore typically depends more on the product's fit, construction, and surface finish than on weight alone.

Read more: Steel vs. aluminum – what's best for your rifle?

This rail is made of blued steel. Bluing is a chemical surface treatment that provides a nice, matte black finish and a degree of corrosion protection. It is a traditional surface treatment for firearm components.

Bluing is significantly less resistant than QPQ-treated steel and hard-anodized aluminum and therefore requires a bit more care. A thin layer of oil after use in damp weather will keep the surface in good condition.

Read more about surface treatment: Surface Treatment

Read more about bluing: Bluing

The rail is mounted on the rifle's receiver or mounting surface with the included screws.

Rusan specifies the following recommended torque settings:
• Torque for countersunk screws: 2.7–3.3 Nm
• Torque for set screws: 2.5–2.6 Nm
• Tighten the screws in a cross pattern for even distribution

We recommend using a torque wrench during installation. Some rails for rifles with dovetail mounts may require slight adjustment by a gunsmith.

Rail installation: Read the guide here

Rusan is a Croatian manufacturer with over 30 years of experience in rifle mounting solutions. All products are manufactured in-house on modern CNC machines from solid material – without casting or metal injection. Rusan is known for tight tolerances, high repeatability, and a wide range of rings, mounts, Picatinny rails, and adapters.

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The rail has a Picatinny platform and can be used with standard Picatinny rings and mounts. The rail is also compatible with Weaver mounts.

Read more about the difference between Picatinny and Weaver here: Picatinny vs. Weaver

This offers flexibility, as you can combine rails, mounts, and optics from different manufacturers, as long as the mount is designed for Picatinny.

See compatible mounts: Scope Mounts