Just received my Sako 85 and it has a grooved receiver for attaching the scope rings to it. Doesn't seem to be many choices out there. Any and all suggestions are appreciated.
Any other options besides buying the Sako mounts and rings?

How about the Leupold ring mounts? Looks like they mount directly on the receiver.
Thanks

I would recommend the Sako Ring Mounts....



Other options are Leupold ring mounts, Millet or have it tapped and use any other mounts.

I use both. The Optilock ringmounts are solid. I also like the Leupold ring mounts and have had no issues with them. They allow a some flexibility in ring positioning for scope mounting, particularly the rear ring. Also, if you're using a smaller objective scope, you can mount the scope lower with the Leup low ringmounts.

+1 for the Sako Ringmounts!!

I didn't realize Sako made ringmounts. These attach directly to the receiver? Approximate cost?

Does Tally make a base that fits the 85?

Yes they attach directly to the receiver, $130 for NIB Sako optilock Ringmounts

Yes, Talley makes Sako bases

I use S&K mounts on my Sako's now

Seems to be more choices than I thought. Will check out the S&K's as well.
I did just call Talley, part number for the blued rifles is 252727.

I've a combination of Opti-locks
and
Leupold/Redfield tap on's bases with Leupold rings.


either work fine.






the Opti-locks are on the 75, the Leupold bases are on the 85.

Best,

GWB

Leaning towards the Talley mounts as I just found a set of Talley rings that I didn't know I had.
S&K system looks very similar to the Talleys and might try them on my wifes rifle.
Sako ring mounts are nice but seem to high as I have no plans on using a scope with an objective bigger than 40-44mm.

Talleys are good
Just bought a set of lightweights for a Cooper model 22.

Best,

GWB

The S&K lows are pretty low; this is a Zeiss 2.5-10x42:

There are a number of choices,

Current Production:

1. Leupold Sako ringmounts and Sako QR bases
2. Sako Optilok ringmounts and 2pc mounts
3. Conetrol
4. S&K
5. Talley bases
6. Millet ringmounts
7. Redfield/Leupold bases like GWB's

Discontinued but can be found:

1. Sako Vintage ringmounts
2. Buehler
3. Kessel ringmounts
4. Sako Lynx ringmounts

I'm sure I missed a couple

Optilock ringmounts are perfect for a 40mm scope. Here is mine with a Conquest 3x9x40


I don't like the idea of bases on top of the integral base so that leaves out the too heavy two piece Optilocks, Talley, Control,and just about everything except the Leupolds.

The Leupolds work well and do allow limited adjustment over the ones with attached bases. The only problem with Leupolds are that both rear and front have to be about half way down the rail to even get any tightening purchase. The Optilock Ringmounts will tighten anywhere on the rail but the rear has a recoil pin. Sort of a belt and suspenders approach, so the rear will only mount in one spot. I know of many people who have removed the recoil pin to have the best of both worlds in adjustment and robust mounts without any problems at all. The only way I wouldn't remove the recoil pin is if I was mounting a ridiculously heavy scope.

Sweet looking rig and photo RH.

+1


Best,

GWB

should have been laying on a pig instead of a post but you can see what my hunting situation looks like 99% of the time from the background. That's why I've never been interested in long distance equipment.

Ringmounts!

I'm a meat hunter that shoots in country that is not typically given to long range shooting, and I shoot a lot of pigs. They usually come in before daylight or at dark-thirty when you can barely see your reticle or target. They move constantly. Often between the time your brain sez to your finger, squeeze and it actually happens (squeeze not jerk) and the bullet impacts flesh, the hog will move six inches to a foot. Three hundred yards away, you don't see the hog, don't see the reticle or you make a bad shot. No thanks.

Best,

GWB

Your right, that is not to high. Think I will change my mind and go with the Sako ringmounts. I can use the Talley rings I found on my new Cooper.

When I bought my Optilock ringmounts , they only sold one size, low. I don't know if that's still the case or not. The optilocks have the benefit of plastic inserts that will self center and they will never mark an expensive scope.

Some of the older two piece Optilock mounts had sucky soft screws. My Optilock Ringmounts bought about 3 years ago had good hex screws.

+1 on sako optilock ringmounts work perfectly on my sako 85 finnlight 6.5x55 and leupold vx3 2.5x8. Rock solid mounts. I have tried others and they failed any sako of mine gets optilock mounts. Europtic has good selection.

Enlighten us on all the different mounts that you've tried and the failures. Thanks

Think they still only sell one size Sako ringmounts. When I called Europtic to order a pair the guy I talked to said they should work with most 40mm scopes which is fine by me.
I just hope they have Torx head screws but I think that is wishful thinking.
If anyone knows who sells Torx screws for the rings I would like to buy some.

IIRC Midwest GunWorks.

http://www.midwestgunworks.com/page/mgwi

Been a while and I've slept since.............

Best,

GWB

Ask and you shall receive:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-8-T-10-...all-RUGER-SAKO-Scope-Rings-/110872599374

I have the Sako Ring Mounts on 4 Sako's, one with a 36mm scope and the other 3 with a 42mm scope and they fit perfectly...

I said hex in my post but I meant Torx. My Optilock Ringmounts came with good Torx screws. My Leupold VXII 4-12 X40 AO wouldn't work in them. The AO ring touched. I think a non AO on the objective would have fit fine.

Even better, now I do not need to order any Torx screws.

On my first sako 85 I had warne mounts and they wouldn't hold the scope. It kept moving. I then changed redfield with set screw and ring it worked ok at least would keep scope from moving but I didn't like how it damaged the top of the action.

All my other rifles have S&K which work great I just wouldn't put them on my sako.