what rings/bases/mounts for Sako 85

[Buckmania]

I have a Sako 85 Finnlight and am trying to decide what bases/rings to use to mount a 1" scope....any suggestions?

 

[danr55]

You don't need bases with a sako rifle. It comes with built in dovetail mounts. You buy Sako rings that mount directly to the rifle. I believe that Millet makes Sako style rings also.

 

[noharleyyet]

I'm using Talleys on an 85, require bases...no complaints.

Talleys. http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/talley_mounts.htm

...millets and leupy http://www.tjgeneralstore.com/new_page_5.htm

 

[Buckmania]

Thanks guys.....what are the pros and cons of using ringmount vs. rings/bases?

 

[noharleyyet]

The millets and lupes have fewer connections, lighter, and are about half the price...

 

[Calif. Hunter]

I put Talleys on my Tikka T-3 Lite .300 Win Mag - the factory ones kept shooting loose. No problems since putting the Talleys on.

 

[Elkwhisper]

For what it's worth.... I work for both Sako and Leupold as a rep. I just set up an 85 Finlight myself. The Sako Opti-Lok rings to require a base, the Leupold set up is a true "ringmount". Both work well.

I ended up using the Opti-Lok on this gun, but I have a set of the Leupold ringmounts that I am not using. PM me if you are interested.

Elkwhisper