Thread: Allow mounts for 1" scope

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

IMHO Optilocks are way too heavy let alone overly expensive. You may only save a couple of ounces with Leupold's but it all adds up. Retailers love to chime, "Optilocks, Optilocks" like a cuckoo clock on steroids. What most really want is your hard earned spondoolies.

The Optilocks ringmounts do have the plastic inserts that save having to lap the rings which is a plus - just be careful slipping the inserts over the scope tube as they break fairly easily. Also you can chuck away the pin that resides in the rear mount (doesn't accomplish anything because of the tapered grooves on the Sako action) and slide the rear mount forward a little if necessary.

FFS if the difference in weight between Optilocks and another brand that’ll fit the Sako tapered dovetails is a deal breaker you’re in the wrong game.

I guarantee very few people who chuck ( mount) a scope in rings without self aligning inserts go to the trouble of lapping the rings.

The plastic insert is one of the best features of Optilocks, a little bit of care and they slip on and off easy-peasey.

There’s always plenty for sale here or trade me.

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