Sako 85 stainless synthetic - best rings?

[buckchaser]

My local gun shop has a Model 85 stainless synthetic (not Finnlight) that has been catching my eye for a while. It's a beautiful rifle, but I am concerned about the long action ejection issue I have read a lot about. Those guys who have long action 85s (30-06 or otherwise) - what ring setup do you have and have you ever had issues with ejected shells hitting your scope? I will be putting something like a 1 - 4 or 2 - 7 scope on the rifle so there shouldn't be an issue with large target turrets or massive objective size.

[HunterDave]

I had a scope mounted on a Sako 85 stainless synthetic at P&D and I went with Optilock. The fella doing the mounting knew what he was doing and I never had any issues with it.

[elkhunter11]

Talley, Leupold, or Burris. All are as strong as the optilocks, for a lot less money.

[vic1]

Originally Posted by elkhunter11

Talley, Leupold, or Burris. All are as strong as the optilocks, for a lot less money.

X2 just stay away from low rings.

[dbanner]

I have the Opti's on both my Sako 85 Stainless Synthetic and my 85 Finnlight. I really like the rings, but yes they are not cheap.

[Ebrand]

3 Sakos here.

All with Optilocks.
I am not gentle cycling the action. No problems.
They are tough and will not break if you use a little snap when you cycle them.

[JD848]

optilocks really make a sako look much nicers,if your going to spend 2300 ,may as well spend 2400 and dress it up right,ether way you have to buy rings for 100.Instead of buying a 2000 dollar scope buy one for 1850 ,and your even.IT may not be the right math but most gun nuts forget how to add when something grabs there heart.

[JWCalgary]

I had rings with the small bases only on my 85 hunter but had issues with holding zero. Put on the larger bases along with opti-lock rings and the rig runs without a hitch.

Never had ejection issues in the .308 and I have cycled at all speeds without ANY failure through numerous brands of ammo.

http://cdn.sako.fi/sites/default/files/Optilockbase.pdf

[Ice Fishing Maniac]

I have Sako Optilock rings and bases or the Optilock Ringmounts on all my Sako m75 rifles . It's my preference for setup👍

[KayakMike]

Originally Posted by HunterDave

I had a scope mounted on a Sako 85 stainless synthetic at P&D and I went with Optilock. The fella doing the mounting knew what he was doing and I never had any issues with it.

As a proud and happy (new) owner of the mentioned gun - I second that!
Never an issue with it, great 30-06 rifle. Thanks Dave!

[Rockjockey]

Optilocks on my 375 H&H, no problems ejecting and the stainless matches the stainless of the barrel and action.
RJ

[Mike_W]

I use optilock ringmounts in low on all my sakos with 40 mm scopes.
IMO nothing looks better than the ringmounts and when factoring cost many shops that would do a proper scope mounting will charge around $25 - $50 to lap rings and mount scope where as with optilocks they use a plastic ring inside the metal ring that allows the scope to be aligned properly and ensures solid contact.

[eric2381]

I have the optilocks on a few rifles and really like them. I also use quite a few sets of the Burris Signature rings with the inserts similar to the optilocks. And they've been great as well.

[Smokinyotes]

Optilocks rings and bases will run you about $185. For $55 you can get Talleys that are every bit as good.

[MK2750]

After receiving the overwhelming recommendations for Optilocks, I tried them. Then I tried the one piece models.

I now have Burris bases and Leupold rings. Looks far more streamline and very solid.

[elkhunter11]

I now have Burris bases and Leupold rings. Looks far more streamline and very solid.

Exactly what I have on my Bavarian Carbine.

[30Cal]

Four Sako 85's all wear Optilock extra-low rings and bases. Never have moved...solid performance.

[Hook'nBull]

Originally Posted by buckchaser

My local gun shop has a Model 85 stainless synthetic (not Finnlight) that has been catching my eye for a while. It's a beautiful rifle, but I am concerned about the long action ejection issue I have read a lot about. Those guys who have long action 85s (30-06 or otherwise) - what ring setup do you have and have you ever had issues with ejected shells hitting your scope? I will be putting something like a 1 - 4 or 2 - 7 scope on the rifle so there shouldn't be an issue with large target turrets or massive objective size.

I put Optilok X-Low rings and a 44mm scope on my .300 win mag Finnlight. I chose a long tube scope and didn't need to use an extended front base. I like the setup over the Talley and Leupold solutions I've used on my other guns.

[michaelmicallef]

I just wish sako would make the ring screws a little harder. Man they round out way to easy. Even with a torque driver.