I have a sako 75 in 300 wsm that is not ejecting reliably. The brass is also marring the undersurface of the scope as it is ejecting. The scope is a kahles cl 3-9x42. I think that occasionally the scope is deflecting the brass back into the chamber. Has anyone else had this problem? Is there a solution? Do I need to try a different scope or mounts? Thanks in advance.

How hard are you working the bolt? With a mechanical blade extractor like the M-75's have ejection force is controlled by how hard you work the bolt. Are you having problems at all speeds of working the bolt?...............DJ

Yes, it happens no matter how fast I work the bolt.

SCT,

Yeah same thing happens with my Sako but its the previous edition L691 in 375 H&H. The empty case hits the turret of the scope. But I found it is only the last round that is a problem (when no cartrides are in the mag).

One way around it is just to turn your scope 90 degrees to the left. Scope will be fine but you have to remember that the elevation is now windage & vice versa.

Didn't think it would happen with a short WSM case however. Also only thought this problem was unique to the L691 action. In fact I'm sure they wouldn't make that mistake again so I'd take it back to sako if I were you. Mine is a superseeded model & I bought it 2nd hand so no warranty.

Regards
JohnT

Thanks for the replies. It is interesting that it only happened ont the last round with your rifle. It usually happens on the second to last or last round in the magazine with mine.

I spoke with Beretta USA. They think that my mounts might be too low. They are conetrol mounts which I chose because they could mount the scope lower than the optilocks. I am going to change the mounts anyway because my scope slipped. I am going to try some warne maxima detachable mounts. They should mount the scope a little higher. If this fails to resolve the issue the rifle is going back to beretta. Thanks again.

SCT, The Optilocks may be a bit more expensive but I think they are worth it. Fish3014 another avid Sako owner prefers the Talleys. You might do a search in the Optics section, we've talked about them quite a bit......................DJ

DJ's right, I do prefer the Talley's, but I've got several 75's that wear Optilocks, and a few that wear Warnes. I have 6 WSM's, and none of them have the issue you describe. I have some scopes that won't get any lower or they'll hit the barrel, 40mm and 42mm objectives, so that's as low as it will get for me cause I don't have any scopes with objectives smaller than 40mm.

Having said that, I don't think the scope being too low is the issue, and if you have a scope with an objective that is smaller than 40mm, and it is very low that's different, and I don't know how the conetrol mounts might impact the ejcection port, so that could be a factor. You stated that the cartridge is hitting the scope, I've never seen that, and I have experience with over 20 Sako 75's in the WSM's......

I would be curious if your magazine has something going on with the feed lips that might be altering the path of the cartridge as it's ejected. I have seen feeding issues that were tweaked with a little 'tuning' of the feed lips, which eliminated the issue, so perhaps that is a possibility.

I think Optilocks, Talley's or Warnes would serve you well, Talley's are definitely my favorite!

Good Luck--Don

Fish and DJ,

Thanks for your replies. I don't think it is the magazine. I have a spare magazine and it happens with both. I had a hard time deciding between the talleys and the warne rings. I have heard good things about both, and they both appear stout and well made. I decided to go with the warne maxima rings because they don't need seperate bases. I really wanted quick detachable rings.

What Fish said about the feed lips,was the problem on mine.problem solved!!!!! OB

OLBIKER,

Were you having the same problem? I suppose it could be the feed lips, but I doubted that it could be a problem with both magazines. I will have to look into that. Thanks.

I have not experienced any of the problems with my 300WM or my 243 in my Sako m75 SS. As mentioned by Fish about scopes, my scopes are 40mm Leupolds with Sako Optilock rings & bases. The rings are LOW. My T3 Tikka's are the same way, with no problems either in my 2-270WSM and 300WSM.


Hopefully your problem will be solved. Hate to see an unhappy Sako rifle owner.

Usually when cartridges hit the scope it catches on the scope's "adjustment rings". If you want to keep the same mount/scope try and turn your scope 90 degrees to get the adjustment out of the way

Yes, the cartridges are hitting the side turret. I wish I could turn the scope 90 degrees, but this particular scope has left sided turret for parallax adjustment. If there is no other solution, I may just get another scope and rotate it 90 degrees. Thanks.

"Turret" that's what you call it in English ( :

You could also try to move the scope a bit back or forward, if it is possible for your personal preferences. In som cases this can help, because the empty shell will hit the turret differently, and hopefully be ejected.
Just a hint i got from another 75-owner...