Sako 85 mounting system

[Eric the viking]

Goody day Gents

I need some advise... ... i got a new baby (sako 85 VLS) and now i need to mount a scope on it.

From what research i have done i can see there are a few options
1. sako optilock bases and rings
2. leupold rings
3. lynx base and rings.

i am aware that the cost differences are quite big but i have spent quite a bit on this rifle and dont want to go with bad mounts.

are the optilocks worth the extra price or would it be better to go with one of the other options???
Any advise is appreciated!

Regards
Eric

[Sako75]

The Optilocks are worth every cent.

[Eric the viking]

Thanks Sako75

Sako75, If one is using a scope with a 30mm tube and 50-56mm objective with height rings should i use???

[Sako75]

Eric,
I use a Low ringmount for a 56mm objective. I have a 8x56 scope on one rifle. A 50mm fits easily, a 56mm fits just.

[Eric the viking]

ok great i really appreciate your advise... where did you get your optilock system from. there are not many store that have them. some have bases some have rings...

Sako75 did you go for stainless or blue??

[Sako75]

Eric,
I import them myself. Such a battle to get them locally.
I have mostly blue - but depends on the rifle and scope I suppose?

[Eric the viking]

ok thanks for the help. Who did you import them from?? is your 8x56 a 30mm tube or 25mm tube??

[Victor_]

Eric,

I bought my Optilock rings from Safari Outdoor Pretoria and my Optilock basis from Wildman Cape Gate last year in September.

I have 30mm Extra low rings on my Sako 85 and my objective is 56mm


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[Hein (Haan)]

Hi Eric
You can also look at Tier One two piece picatinny rails for the Sako 85 and use any picatinny rings of your licking with them. Contact Herme from CMH they are on the Forum.
For ring height calculations you can use the following calculator.
http://www.mil-rad.com/scope_ring_calculator

[Eric the viking]

Hi Gents
Thanks for the help.
I came right this weekend and have everything mounted etc.

Really appreciate all the help.

[Swede]

Hi Gents
Thanks for the help.
I came right this weekend and have everything mounted etc.

Really appreciate all the help.

What mounts did you use, I couldn't get Optilock so had to settle for Thor, haven't had any issues with them yet.

[Eric the viking]

i used the optilock mounts and rings and got a scope as a gift.

I'm pretty happy.

[Swede]

i used the optilock mounts and rings and got a scope as a gift.

I'm pretty happy.

Looks great!! where did you source the Optilocks from, what diameter is the front objective lens, mounted nice and low.

[Eric the viking]

I got them from safari an outdoor stellenbosch. A bit pricey but hey i wanted that system. i didnt want to be the one spending alot on rifle and scope and then go budget on mounting it.
I got the Low ring height. its a 50mm but i think you would be able to get a 56mm in there. but like sako 75 said it just fits in.

[Capt. Yoda]

Baie mooi roer daai

[Eric the viking]

Dankie Capt.