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I'm waiting for the day when they make a rifle with a blind mag and receiver similiar to the A7. That is a rifle that I won't be purchasing.I see no practical advantage to a blind magazine.
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And I see no reason for a mag.
Different wants/needs.
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And I see no reason for a mag. Unless you use only single shot or double rifles,they have a magazine,whether it be a blind magazine,a detachable magazine,or a magazine with a hinged floorplate.I don't see any advantage to loading and unloading through the action,I have never loaded any magazine through the action,including my rifles with floorplates.
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I should have been more clear and said detachable magazine.
I'm not really worried about loosing the (detachable)mag out in the field but for whatever reason like the fact that the blind magazine can't go anywhere.
No big deal, just a difference in opinion.
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I'm not really worried about loosing the (detachable)mag out in the field but for whatever reason like the fact that the blind magazine can't go anywhere.
Do you have one of those trucker wallets with the chain on it that is attached to your belt?How about a retractable key chain that is attached to your belt? 
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No trucker chain and the wallet sure as hell isn't in the back pocket when I'm sittin' on a horse.....(grin) ![[Linked Image]](http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e78/montanasam/maygahenry001.jpg)
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Sam, are you having problems with the 85's detachabe mag falling out?
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I have decided on mounts.I found a set of the Burris dual dovetail bases at a local dealer.They appear to be strong,yet reasonably priced. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.nightvisionplanet.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/thumbnail/100x/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c230972d/B/u/Burris-410587-2.jpg)
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No, I'm just being a wiseguy!
Stubble, let us know how the Burris works out.
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Stubble, let us know how the Burris works out. Will do.The rifle should arrive in a few weeks,so I am gathering accessories and reloading components in advance.The scope is waiting,the Lapua brass is ordered,now I need to get bullets and dies.
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Cool, sorry if I missed it, what cartridge?
223?
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.223Rem.I have a 17Mach2 for ground squirrels and crows to 150 yards,then the .223 will take over and the .223 will be my go to coyote rifle.I bought the Sako because Cooper doesn't make a .223 repeater.
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Gotcha, those Sako Varmint rifles are pretty sweet!
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Stubblejumper.
Thanks for the info. I ordered a set of lows. I should get them in acouple of days.
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Glad that my post led to information that helped you,what Sako did you buy?
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I have the synthetic stainless in 7-08. I have a Leupold VX-3 2.5-8x36. I had them on the opti-locks and bases. It just sat to high. With your advise I ordered the low ringmounts. I also beleive that the ringmounts have less chance of loosening. Less parts to loosen.
Thanks again.
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Where did you order them from? I can't seem to find the ringmounts in stainless, only the Opti-Locks.
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I purchased the rings from Accuflite.
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