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Looks like 1/2"... (measured from the top surface of the Sako dovetail to the bottom of the scope tube).

Rob

So Harv,

You going to tell us where the heck you found the x-low sako rings (for the bases) ... all I can find is ringmounts in x-low.

Thanks,
Spot

The 1 piece xlows are 150 thousands lower than the 2 piece lows that came with my 75ss. Your local Beretta dealer can order them and in about 4 months you might have them for $145!

I got them from the same place I bought my Sako 85, Ellwood Epps out of Ontario...

Ellwood Epps Web Site

DOH...

I forgot to read your Location tag line.

Sorry -

I'll have to look state side and see if I can find a pair.

Spot

Did I mention Spotshooter how nice they are?

Why can't they ship from Canada?

For you guys wanting pics and info re: the Optilock X-LOW one piece ringmounts, here's a partially assembled set. (not showing the plastic ring inserts).

I purchased these over a year ago from either Accuflite or TJ General Store... think for $120-$140. I still have the package which gives a height of 1.12" from bottom of the base to the horizontal split in the ring. Incidently, the package also shows this same height for Optilock LOWs as 1.20". If my math is correct that's only a difference .08" (less than 1/10th of an inch!)

When I bought the rings I followed DJ's (djpaintless) advice in an old post re: Optilocks.. and purchased the 2.5mm bit pictured from Brownells. It fits the Optilock ring screws perfectly and I haven't damaged the screws yet (knock on wood)...and have swapped them out 3 times, so far. Thanks DJ!

Good Luck... Rob

Great pic rt thanks.



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Finally got a pic done...whats not to love about the Sako 85?

Very nice set up, love those sakos!

Couldn't disagree more. If they are anything like the 75, they are over engineered nonsense. Ever try taking apart the bolt on a 75? Seeing that half assed set up was enough for me to sell both of mine.

The stock.. I wouldn't use the word "love" but it is O.K. I LOVE everything else about mine. Feeds and shoots great. I just find the goofy plastic cheek piece pops up one in a while. I don't quite understand the whole logic behind the 2 piece butt stock. But that thing has one kick ass smooth action that is for sure

Ok, I will admit my stainless ones sit in a mcmillan stock, I too don't care for sakos synthetic offerings.

Sweet pic Rob, nice combo!

Schmalts, I didn't even know the cheek piece was capable of popping up?


Personally I think the 85 is kinda sexy. Of course a McEdge would be the icing on the cake.


Eurotrash...

I don't mind the stock at all...the gun shoots awesome so why mess with it is my thinking. It has an unbelievably smooooooth action....I do love it...so much that I have sold off everything else I had.

I have 2 75's and a wood stocked 85 (.270). Here's a pic of the 85.

At first I didn't like the stock design of the 85, as the 75 stock fits me perfectly. Plus it looked cheap with it's matte finish and dull wood. I was going to dump the 85.

However after shooting it, I noticed the 85 seems to have less recoil than my wood stocked 75 (both .270's)... and the 75 weighs much more. I guess it's the stock geometry ?

Also, I only tried 4 factory loads and found 2 that shot 3/4" right away... the Fed Premium Nosler Ballistic Tips and the Fed Premium Sierra Game Kings. (both 130 grs). So I'm keeping my 85.

Good luck... Rob

Is that cheek piece on the 85 the same as the Benelli's to absorb recoil? Cross pollination of technology amongst Beretta holdings?

Sam, It will just grab it and give it a pull. Almost like it was a poor attempt at an adjustable cheek piece but it is so cheesy i hope it wasn't made to be adjusted.
For what it is worth, I shot my Sako85 finnlite and my Kimber Montana with the same load side by side and I found the sako to recoil less. But i did like the stock or the Montana better but that gun just didn't feed or shoot in the same level

I gave 'er a pretty good push with my thumbs and it didn't move more than maybe a big 1/8".
Who knows...