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Now that I've finished my long range build I thought my zeiss v6 would be the optimum scope for the job. It must however have quite a wide objective bell. I have optilocks and sako ringmounts (high) and the objective still hits the proof barrel with both. Only just... but enough. Are there any other options without going to a rail? I like to top load. Any help appreciated. The other option is to change to a 44mm objective such as this one.
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2 piece optilocks will get it higher
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So highs with bases? Also just saw leupold do a super high option.Quote:
Originally Posted by buzzman
Yip yip those one piece only come one height
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That's awesome, what caliber and what make is the carbon stock?
Sako 75, 280ai. 160tmk doing 3020fps. Precision platforms stock.
Take a look at the Burris Zee rings with variable inserts. They do a base that fits the Sako 75 receiver and the variable inserts allow you to add 10 or 20 moa cant. I’ve got some and will take pics for you. Reloaders should have them
I had a scope situation where I used the plus 20s on the bottom of rings front and back and the -20s on top to get a scope to clear the barrel just.....Quote:
Originally Posted by chainsaw
I then had to grind a groove in the bottom of the scope cap so that it would fit.
Unfortunately, if you want to take advantage of the cant, you need the minus on the bottom at front and plus on the bottom at the back, which will tilt the front of the scope closer to the barrel.
Yes correct I have mounted 50 & 56mm objectives with these successfully on Sako75s. The 56mm had tiny slimmest of clearances to the bbl.
I am very disappointed with Sako 75 & 85 mounting options. One piece Sako optic lock $350( stainless), only suit the small objects scope.
For the bigger objects scope, Sako optilock two pieces stainless base and ring $609.99, way too expensive.
put a rail on it? no many options again $299 plus it’s not strong enough for the heavy scope and high recoil caliber, the scope and rail fall from the rifle and hit the shooter on the face! Hawkins and Nightforce rings are my favorites.
I got a set of 30mm optiloks for $150, and mounted a premier 3-15x50 on my sako Bavarian. If a rail falls off a rifle, it has been installed by a muppet.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock
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[QUOTE=MSL;1072540]I got a set of 30mm optiloks for $150, and mounted a premier 3-15x50 on my sako Bavarian. If a rail falls off a rifle, it has been installed by a muppet.
Nah mate , it’s a Swarovski DS scope with a contessa rail, that ended up with two extra hole drilled down the rail into the action and screwed.
Like what @MSL said you can pick up mint second hand sako mounts for about half the RRP, I brought some optilock bases and rings for $121 a couple of weeks ago. I have always found optilocks to be 100% reliable although a little heavyQuote:
Originally Posted by Rock
The optilock are good, but no many choices for the Sako 85s. There’s no holes on the 85’s dove tail to screw down the rail, so the rail only grab it by two little clamps. The SwaroDS , rail and rings weigh at about 1.5kg, no way the rail can handle it by the two little clamps.Quote:
Originally Posted by 7.62
If you use a optilock base and low or medium ? 30mm rings you can fit a x44 or x50mm on a 7mm mag spotter profile bbl. the details of which rings to use for each scope objective size is on the packaging.
Rock, the optilock bases and rings cost about $A300 here. You are getting reamed big time.
My issue is the proof barrel is thicker where it meets the scope objective. I have tracked down a couple of options however and will be sorting it this week.
Just do what the rest of us do mate and get the receiver drilled and tapped then buy a rail from the likes of Waitaki Engineering or others and your good to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock
That's what I love about the fierce action, they are a clone sako 85 but drilled and tapped like a rem 700 no dove tails. The screws are also the next size up to handle bigger calibers recoil, I have had zero trouble with my fierce rem mag and rail set up but my mate with his sako 85 finlight had the whole rail and scope come off under recoil which is less than ideal.Quote:
Originally Posted by jakewire
Leupold make rings to suit sako.
I just got a near rail took about 6 weeks to show up https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/202...d57b736a54.jpg
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I’m running a near too. Pity it’s not mulled for top loading like buzz’s, might have to wait until he is looking the other way!
Got a grinder?Quote:
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Sorted cheers lads. Attachment 151347
Didn't I sell you one of them.Quote:
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It was off that rifle as well.
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Yip yip gun Smith glued it on and made a mess getting it off with heat on another sako so brought new pretty one[emoji1787]Quote:
Originally Posted by 25 /08 IMP
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What rings/mounts did you end up getting? They look pretty neat, exactly what I'm after?
You still need to cant that sucker do you not?
That leaves Burris rings and inserts or a rail fitted.
I've given up and I'm in low optilocks with a 50mm objective and factory contour. It's such a nice fit I don't want the extra adjustment.
I never liked my rail. It's one more heavy thing. 75s have enough heavy bits.
They look like Leupold rings to me?Quote:
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