Hello from NE Arkansas

[RTCsakoL46]

New to the Sako world. Purchased a L46 in ,222 remington. It has 1" steel Luepold scope rings, but no scope. Front sight but no rear sight. Barrel has two sets of screws, one set immediately forward of the receiver, the other set further up the barrel.

All of that being said, recommendations for a reasonably priced scope using the 1" scope rings?

 

[bigcountry4me]

Barrel has two sets of screws, one set immediately forward of the receiver, the other set further up the barrel.

Welcome to the forum. It’s possible the barrel was drilled and taped to accept blocks for a long target style scope like an old Unertl or similar. Often there was no rear sight, as there was a peep sight available which works in conjunction with the front sight.

Maybe post some photos, perhaps it may shed some light.

 

[RTCsakoL46]

Previous owner did have an Unertl scope on the Winchester Model 70 heavy barrel that I purchased at the same time as this Sako, looks like faint signs of the blocks as you indicated. He wasn't inclined to part with either of his Unertl scopes.

I'll get some photos and post to help.

 

[bigcountry4me]

Regarding scope choices, a good clean vintage Leupold is always a good decision. I’m guessing it’s a heavy barrel?

 

[RTCsakoL46]

It is a heavy barrel. I have several Leupold scopes, leaning that direction.

Previous owner gave a nod towards Arken scopes, but it appears they are 30mm or 34mm. He suggested the EPL-4 6-24x50 FFP which is a 30mm tube, currently on sale for $367.49. I did see some online reviews that questioned the build quality of Arken scopes.

 

[bigcountry4me]

Arken scopes

Not familiar, although I did skim through the website. Obviously the choice and decision is yours.

For me, I typically attempt to match the rifle with a scope of similar vintage, but that’s just me. It might seem mismatched with a 30MM or 34MM tube and really large objective, and knobs. If it was a modern precision rifle that’d be different, but your rifle is probably 60+\- years old. Again, just my opinion. Take care.

 

[bloorooster]

A Leupy in 6x or 8x fixed is a good combo for that round for shooting furry things! 4-12 x 40 would work nice for paper or fur. Pretty flat shooting out to 300 yrds

Additionally: the old Weaver K’s are affordable and functional. They look amazing on the little L46’s and were very popular in the 60’s.

 

[RTCsakoL46]

bigcountry4me​

I agree with the thought of a vintage weaver scope, found a weaver K12 with 1" tube on Ebay. Not really looking for the complicated knobs, etc. Just want to be able to see out to 250-300 yards, for paper or varmints. This rifle has been used for prairie dogs which we don't have here, but coyotes we do. 12x fixed should be plenty?

bloorooster​

Leupold in 4-12 x 40 is one of the options I am looking at. Simple but variable is nice.

 

[RTCsakoL46]

 

[RTCsakoL46]

Scope rings appear to be “high” height.

 

[RTCsakoL46]

 

[RTCsakoL46]

 

[bigcountry4me]

Scope rings appear to be “high” height.

That may be true, the heavier barrel taper may have been the reason for higher rings used in combination with the optic in the past - and perhaps in the near future. Should make a fine shooter.