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12-08-2015, 02:39 PM
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Sako 85 stainless synthetic - best rings?
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.
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12-08-2015, 04:24 PM
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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.
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12-08-2015, 04:40 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Camrose
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Talley, Leupold, or Burris. All are as strong as the optilocks, for a lot less money.
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12-08-2015, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by elkhunter11
Talley, Leupold, or Burris. All are as strong as the optilocks, for a lot less money.
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X2 just stay away from low rings.
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12-08-2015, 07:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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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.
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12-08-2015, 07:29 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Behind my Sako
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Optilocks
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.
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12-08-2015, 08:58 PM
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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.
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12-08-2015, 10:46 PM
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Bases are important for sure
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
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12-08-2015, 10:54 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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I have Sako Optilock rings and bases or the Optilock Ringmounts on all my Sako m75 rifles . It's my preference for setup👍
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12-08-2015, 11:03 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2010
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Quote:
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.
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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!
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12-09-2015, 12:19 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Onoway
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Optilocks on my 375 H&H, no problems ejecting and the stainless matches the stainless of the barrel and action.
RJ
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12-09-2015, 01:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Stony Plain
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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.
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12-11-2015, 03:10 PM
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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.
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12-11-2015, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: onoway, Ab
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Optilocks rings and bases will run you about $185. For $55 you can get Talleys that are every bit as good.
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12-11-2015, 07:43 PM
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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.
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12-11-2015, 08:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Camrose
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I now have Burris bases and Leupold rings. Looks far more streamline and very solid.
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Exactly what I have on my Bavarian Carbine.
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12-11-2015, 10:11 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2011
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Four Sako 85's all wear Optilock extra-low rings and bases. Never have moved...solid performance.
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02-09-2016, 08:12 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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Quote:
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.
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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.
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02-09-2016, 07:54 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Airdrie
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I just wish sako would make the ring screws a little harder. Man they round out way to easy. Even with a torque driver.
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