How to remove Sako rings from L461

[ERP]

Invest in a good gunsmithing screwdriver set and you'll never go wrong on screw removal.

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The Wheeler looks nice. When I bought my Brownell's set it was a lot cheaper...lol...inflation...

Or when you find the size that fits only buy the bit and the handle. Cheaper

 

[icebear]

Invest in a good gunsmithing screwdriver set and you'll never go wrong on screw removal.

Excellent advice! For more on scope rings and tools, here's a thread with detailed information on how not to mess up Sako rings and screws.
https://sakocollectors.com/forum/threads/sako-scope-ring-tips-use-the-proper-tools.13883/

 

[bloorooster]

Agreed
I have only one word of caution concerning Sako ringmounts…the large knurled nut is what I consider to be a thumbscrew..meaning, the torque required is as tight as can be twisted with the hand, or fingers and thumb. A modified spanner type bit will work best in removing or otherwise loosening that screw. Tightening with a driver could possibly over-torque and distort the ring base and cause accuracy issues and other headaches….two cents

 

[icebear]

Tightening with a driver could possibly over-torque and distort the ring base

Absolutely true. That has been documented by photos in this forum, and I have personally encountered rings with bent studs from overtightening. I snug down the thumbscrews and then add just a bit with the correct driver, being careful not to use too much force. I just don't trust finger-tight nuts to hold against the vibration of repeated gunshots.