New Sako Mounts Under Construction

[Guest]

I couldn't stand to see that jackass's post about the truth about halloween as the last post on the Sako board, so I posted this message.

I'm working with a machinist to modify a pair of Warne mounts for the AV long action. These mounts will absolutely, positively be the most rock solid mounts with the least amount of parts EVER for the standard Sako dovetail. I will upload pics; the mounts hopefully will be done in a few weeks.

Dave G.

 

[Guest]

Great! Please do post details and pictures when you can. I am very interested in getting my gunsmith to duplicate this.

I really like my Sako's, but many mounts for them have WAY too many parts or simply sit much higher than needed.

Duke

 

[barney]

I agree!
What a piece of junk. First you mount this square box on the gun then put the rings on the box. The whole set-up weighs twice as much as it should. I'd like to see the engineer that designed this mess carry it up the side of a mountain at 10,000 feet and watch him sucking for air as he wished he had thought this out before he went hunting with it. I like the old one piece rings that screwed directly to the receiver. The only problem with them is the height is never right, either too high or not enough clearence.

Great guns but someone at the factory needs to go hunting once and awhile and see how it works in the field and not just off the bench.
barney

 

[Guest]

Just wandering how the mounts were coming along. I have several different types of bases, Redfield (the most), Burris, Beuhler, Weaver (which are in a sack), and Sako. All have some good points, and some bad. I prefer the Redfields, lightweight, compact, no set screw and unlimited ring selection.

Notice Leupold was not listed. A company with great products for everything except Sakos. Someone should write them a letter, or sell them the patent for a new mount like you are describing.

After driving thousands of miles to find a H&R; Ultra Wildcat in 17 Rem. at a reasonable price, I found one at a local gunshow last weekend. The condition was great, and the price was perfect. I found one at Tulsa in the fall for $1200, but it was a piece together gun. Pre Garcia magazine release, round top receiver, and a very well done refinished stock. The one I bought last weekend was original, and I am damn glad to get it.