Sako Scope mounts

Look around for the older Sako mounts - they also have some windage adjustment.
 
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I like the nylon inserts as they keep the tube clean for resale. Maybe you can source some replacement inserts.
 
The inserts are like $3 from stoeger. If you like to switch your scopes up, cut the insert at the halfway point - that's how Burris' inserts come. They also make a quick detachable version if that's what you want.

For me I only use the ringmounts now, but have nothing against leupolds, or my absolute favorite - warne premier series, which also was available in a detachable version. Sadly the premier series was discontinued years ago. :(
 
Is there any alternative preferably weaver/picatinny style?
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there were weaver bases that slid onto the dovetail and allowed standard weaver rings to be mounted. I like weaver designs .. but this was not a high point in their design repertoire - avoid them unless absolutely necessary. I have the optilocks as well and find them heavy (and expensive) for what they are. I very much like the nylon insert -- and they were apparently first to market with the idea .. but I think Burris has done a much better job of evolving the concept.

AFAIK the best option (and one I like) is the older style of detachable Sako mounts - the ones that were split at 3 and 9 ... .. maybe have a look into B Square .. they have some pretty good designs

btw - have found that when mounting the older Sako rings that the rear should not be set up so that the recoil tit on the rear ring touches the action in the rear dovetail top "U" shaped cutout ... the metal to metal contact can drive the rings off the dovetail under recoil rather than tightening the ring/base connection ... is hard to explain but apparent when you examine the rings mounted and think through the effect of recoil
 
I have some of the Weavers that slide onto the Sako dovetail. These allow you to use anything that fits a Weaver or Picatinny style base. These might still be available.
I can get you the Weaver #'s if you like.
I also have a set of the old windage adjustable Sako rings.
 
Scamaniac said:
.. I like the nylon inserts as they keep the tube clean for resale.
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double gun said:
.. I only use the ringmounts now
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I agree with both comments.

I prefer rings with the plastic inserts (like Burris) - MUCH easier to align the scope with your rifle, and no risk of scratching the scope when mounting it.

I did not like the older style Sako Optilock (separate) rings/mounts - too bulky and heavy. But I LOVE the new Sako (non-separate) ringmounts.

The new Sako (non-separate) ringmounts are super-strong but not bulky and not too heavy.
They are solid stainless steel (matching the stainless of Sako receivers perfectly) ..
.. not like other manufacturers (like Leupold) who only paint steel to look as if it is stainless.
And they use the inserts .. which is not surprising given that Sako and Burris are both owned by the same company.
And they are gorgeous!

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The only downside is that the quality comes at a price.
I recently ordered a set and, with tax, paid $200 for them.
However, before they arrived, I traded my Sako Finnlight (for a Kimber Montana).
So now I have a pair of gorgeous $200 dust-collectors .. LOL.

[ correction: they are no longer collecting dust, instead they are sold ]
 
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Never had a insert break on any of my Sako m75 or Tikka T3 rifles set up with Optilocks. Been on my first Sako rifle I bought new back in 1997 (3000WM) and no issues still as this is my main big game hunting rifle. I have a couple Sako rifles with the Ringmount setup as well...work great.

You can get the Optilocks in a Detachable version, bug money and hard to get.
 
I'm a fan of the Leupold rings. Better eye relief than the original Sako one-piece rings, and better-looking to my eyes. Those new Sako ringmounts shown in the above post look great also.

The Optilocks have always struck me as a ridiculous idea. Here you have a rifle with integral rails machined right into the receiver...so why on earth would anyone want to affix bases to those dovetails, and then put a set of rings onto the bases? Rings attached directly to the receiver dovetails are cleaner, simpler, less prone to fail (fewer parts) and take full advantage of the original design of the gun.
 
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