Originally Posted by Kentucky_Windage
Originally Posted by Oldelkhunter
Originally Posted by Kentucky_Windage
Yeah, I'd like to know more about his modifications.

Re. optilocks, I'm not crazy about any ring maker who can't be bothered to supply their product with decent screws. Penny wise, inch-pound foolish.


Ask him

Decent screws really? You have to use a carbon steel allen wrench or torx wrench(current production) and I can guarantee you will not have an issue. I don't like ringmarks on my scope and I like them to stay in place.


I did ask him, thank you very much. That's why I responded to his post. And FYI, I always torque to spec. You don't have to react like someone is beating your dog because they noted a commonly reported issue. I didn't criticize the rifle. I actually own one. I criticized the rings.

You don't like two-stage triggers. I don't like optilocks.

Freedom of choice is a beautiful thing.


The secret to using those lousy sako screws is to use a chrome moly wrench not the stainless allen wrench that Sako provides. It will gall your screw heads like no tomorrow. That issue is reported by people that have no business working on a gun. If there is anyone overreactiong just look in the mirror.