sakoseeker
Active Member
Hello all, I've been on a two week quest to come to a mount solution for my Garcia era L61R. Apparently the front dovetail is slightly undersized either from the factory or from the polishing work done in prep for a re-blue job the previous owner had performed years ago.
My goal is to want to mount a Swarovski 3-10x42 as low as possible and I am having trouble finding mounts. Does anyone know who makes a mount that meets the following criteria?
I am looking for a two piece mount that...
-uses a design with screws/bolts for a tight dovetail->mount fit. Do not want a 'dovetail tension only' fit as that means that the mounts will not be under enough tension until they are wayy too far forward on the dovetail. I want the mount to sit perfect vertical alignment with the dovetail.
-is windage adjustable like a Burris or Buehler. I don't what to be forced to use scope adjustments to compensate for mechanical alignment issues that I may have.
-has a reversible front mount so I don't run out of scope tube length across the span of the long action. Do not want to use an extension ring or have anything other than scope tube above the breech. No overhangs allowed...
-is compatible with fixed rings that are sleek
-has a matte blued finish (gloss okay)
Brands tested/researched:
Conetrol: The looks are exactly what I like but it is tension fit only. Mount is too loose on the undersized front receiver dovetail and slides way too far forward to snug up. Tried 5 samples and all slid about 1/8" too far forward on the receiver dovetail w/o any compression. I don't think peening the underside mount dovetails is a very elegant solution so I am walking away from these. Seems too rigged...
Buelher: I think these are tension only front mounts...rear is windage adjustable...they are quite low...
Burris 2-Piece Trumount Standard Scope Base: Screw tensioned but front base does not look reversible to I might be stuck w/an extension of some kind. Signature rings have sleeves that can compensate for windage/elevation needs if needed which is nice.
Leupold: QR base only for Sako. Not sure if this has screws to tighten the base or if it is a tension fit only. No windage adjustment
Talley: Tension fit only (I think) so the front would slide way too forward on the mount just like the Conetrol.
Sako Optilock: Screw tensioned but I don't see any 'Sako Long' sizes in-stock anywhere. The moveable dovetail on the mount seems to concentrate force on only a small area. No windage adjustment.
Sako Original: Screw tensioned fit, windage adjustable. I still prefer the looks, low height, and availability of the others.
Am I overlooking any other two piece mounts? If not, I will have to just weigh one against the other. Thanks!
My goal is to want to mount a Swarovski 3-10x42 as low as possible and I am having trouble finding mounts. Does anyone know who makes a mount that meets the following criteria?
I am looking for a two piece mount that...
-uses a design with screws/bolts for a tight dovetail->mount fit. Do not want a 'dovetail tension only' fit as that means that the mounts will not be under enough tension until they are wayy too far forward on the dovetail. I want the mount to sit perfect vertical alignment with the dovetail.
-is windage adjustable like a Burris or Buehler. I don't what to be forced to use scope adjustments to compensate for mechanical alignment issues that I may have.
-has a reversible front mount so I don't run out of scope tube length across the span of the long action. Do not want to use an extension ring or have anything other than scope tube above the breech. No overhangs allowed...
-is compatible with fixed rings that are sleek
-has a matte blued finish (gloss okay)
Brands tested/researched:
Conetrol: The looks are exactly what I like but it is tension fit only. Mount is too loose on the undersized front receiver dovetail and slides way too far forward to snug up. Tried 5 samples and all slid about 1/8" too far forward on the receiver dovetail w/o any compression. I don't think peening the underside mount dovetails is a very elegant solution so I am walking away from these. Seems too rigged...
Buelher: I think these are tension only front mounts...rear is windage adjustable...they are quite low...
Burris 2-Piece Trumount Standard Scope Base: Screw tensioned but front base does not look reversible to I might be stuck w/an extension of some kind. Signature rings have sleeves that can compensate for windage/elevation needs if needed which is nice.
Leupold: QR base only for Sako. Not sure if this has screws to tighten the base or if it is a tension fit only. No windage adjustment
Talley: Tension fit only (I think) so the front would slide way too forward on the mount just like the Conetrol.
Sako Optilock: Screw tensioned but I don't see any 'Sako Long' sizes in-stock anywhere. The moveable dovetail on the mount seems to concentrate force on only a small area. No windage adjustment.
Sako Original: Screw tensioned fit, windage adjustable. I still prefer the looks, low height, and availability of the others.
Am I overlooking any other two piece mounts? If not, I will have to just weigh one against the other. Thanks!