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QD Scope Mounts for Sako AV .375
25 May 2008, 01:27
Michael RobinsonQD Scope Mounts for Sako AV .375
I want to put a low powered variable scope in QD mounts on a Sako AV .375 Mannlicher carbine.
Not having owned a Sako before, I was surprised to see that their Optilock mounts come with rings and bases. Talleys do too.
I would have thought that, with the grooved receiver ring and bridge on the Sako, bases would be unnecessary, just as they are with the CZs.
Bases, to me, just clutter up the action.
Anyone have any ideas on or experience with another option without bases?
Mike
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25 May 2008, 06:46
retreeverMike I know what you said, but I have been using Talbot QD rings and bases... I have an extra set of rings and they are installed on my extra scope... I sight both scopes in and have a backup ready to do work with a flick of two buttons..
I also have been using 30mm tubes...
Mike
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26 May 2008, 01:05
Michael RobinsonThanks, guys. I found these, which are the Optilocks, but which combine the ring and base into one piece with a QD lever. Not cheap, but pretty nice.
Click the link and go to Optilock Quickmounts.
Sako Quickmounts
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
29 May 2008, 01:15
FreewindGo for the Optilock ring mount. You can fit them directly to the grooved receiver without any bases. I have used them on Sako's in 375, 308 and 270 with good results. They only come in "low" but they are actually lower than the Optilock (with bases) in extra low. You can find more info on
www.sako.fiFreewind
29 May 2008, 07:15
Michael RobinsonFreewind, I like those, but do they return to zero when removed and replaced?
Mike
Wilderness is my cathedral, and hunting is my prayer.
29 May 2008, 15:23
FreewindI never noticed any change of zero and find them very reliable. It may take a few more seconds to remove them than a lever ring system but feels more sturdy. I have used several QD lever rings but found my self constantly checking the tightness of the levers.
30 May 2008, 05:30
Michael Robinsonquote:
Originally posted by Freewind:
I have used several QD lever rings but found my self constantly checking the tightness of the levers.
Me too. Like a monkey with OCD.
That's why I don't use them any more. But I am thinking that maybe, just maybe, the Fins have made these right.
The only issue is that the Quickmounts cost US$350 per set. I have paid that and more for good mounts before. But I have always known beforehand that they were good mounts.
Comments from anyone who can chime in with firsthand knowledge and experience on these will be much appreciated.
Mike
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31 May 2008, 01:02
FreewindI have no own rifle experience with Sako quick mounts but have seen them briefly. IMHO they are just a set of normal optilocks with levers. Even though they are sold as all in one the rings are connected to the lever base with a hex - exactly as normal optilocks. I am sure all 3 versions of Optilocks will work fine but if you are looking for a mount without any bases the Optilock ring mount is the choice. Find a well assorted Sako dealer and compare.