I am trying to use a weaver base with rings on a 243 for a varmit scope(50mm).But my elevation is off really bad.Are the originals offset to accomodate a difference on the sako reciever?Do i need to go back with the original base with a set of 30mm sako/leuplod/etc rings???
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Elevation problems L579
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paulsonconstruction
Sako-addicted
boodacom:
When you mention Weaver bases & Sako in the same sentence forum members will cringe. To save yourself a lot of time & frustration remove the Weaver bases as quickly as possible & throw them in the nearest trash can. Then go buy a set of quality ring mounts of the proper height for your large objective diameter and you will be set to go. Sako, Leupold, Warne, Talley all make good ring mounts. You just have to figure out what height you need. I hope someone didn't drill holes in your dovetails & mutilate another beautiful Sako.
When you mention Weaver bases & Sako in the same sentence forum members will cringe. To save yourself a lot of time & frustration remove the Weaver bases as quickly as possible & throw them in the nearest trash can. Then go buy a set of quality ring mounts of the proper height for your large objective diameter and you will be set to go. Sako, Leupold, Warne, Talley all make good ring mounts. You just have to figure out what height you need. I hope someone didn't drill holes in your dovetails & mutilate another beautiful Sako.
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No holes were drilled,just tapered slide on,will take your advice.Should i use my original base front and rear and get the twist in ring with windage ring? I have seen some rings that clamp directly to the tapers is this just as good??thanks
misako50
Sako-addicted
Boodacom- In the event you are talking about the leupold or redfield bases that are pounded on, those are very good. You can get the proper height rings that turn in front and clamp on rear. Just don't use the tightening screws that come on the bases. I don't use the pound ons anymore, but when I did, I got good accuracy from them and scopes were easy to mount. I will add that I put one 50mm scope on a Sako once and it looked ridiculous to me, so I took it off and put a 40 back on. Not all mounts that I like will work with all scopes. But I can find a mount out of the ones I like that will do the job well. I also like to keep the scopes as low as possible.
misako50
Sako-addicted
I use Sako vintage mounts on most. I also have the older Leupold senior mounts and rings on two rifles. I have used Millets and Redfields. Probably like the one piece Leupolds for ease, the best. Just don't have a scope now, that requires those. Millets are probably the best of the underated mounts, They are nice looking to boot. If you are using a 30mm scope, you will not find "vintage" sako rings for it. All the others do come in 30mm. You will also need high rings for the two piece systems in 30mm with 50mm objective. -Misako
