Thread: Sako 85 and Sako Ringmounts?

Originally Posted by TeRei

Ran some Leupold ring mounts on a new VX3 and was angry about the wear and marking on the scope. Run Optilocks on our Tikkas as well as the 75.

Yes, that can be an issue with any rings that don't have plastic inserts such as the Optilocks and Burris Signature rings. However, I've always lapped such rings and even wrapped a single layer of Scotch Magic Tape (sellotape) around the scope tube and never had a problem with scope marks with any scope. Even do this with .22 rings.

Certainly nothing wrong with Optilocks but personally find them way overpriced for what they are and too heavy if you're trying to reduce weight and no longer use them. Had one set of 30mm Optilocks that were badly aligned height wise front from back and had to exchange them.

Originally Posted by 10-Ring

Curious as to why you think they're the best ring mounts for a Sako.

Optilocs ?, the self aligning plastic inserts.

B

Certainly a plus Bevan and will overcome small alignment issues but won't correct rings that are badly out of alignment which is not always easy to determine by just relying on the plastic inserts. Personally always lap rings but can understand why some or even most wouldn't bother as it's time consuming.

Managed to sneak 4-16x50 on a Tikka Superlight with them with minimal clearance.

Originally Posted by kokako

Just had a measure:

Measurements are from the receiver to bottom of scope tube:

30mm Ringmount - Optilock mount 30mm LO SS (S1703904) 10.84mm

1” Ringmount - Optilock mount 1” LO SS (S1703900) 11.00mm

1' EXTRA LOW rings with bases 12.52mm

Got any surplus for sale 30mm ring mounts stainless?