Sako 75 with Leupold VX-L 3.5-10x50

[Guest]

I have just purchased a Sako 75 and a Leupold VX-L 3.5-10x 50 scope. Which mounts by Sako or another mfr. will allow me to mount this scope as low as makes sense to take advantage of the cut-out in the bottom of the objective and provide a secure mount?
I an new in this group, so please excuse me if this has been covered before. I do not find a search option to search the postings for key words.
Thank you,
Otter75

 

[Guest]

You should be able to find a reference for Leupold's own ringmounts for the Sako on the Leupold website. My guess is that the "medium" height would clear, otherwise if you had to use the "high" the whole point of the divot in the bottom of the scope would be moot. I sincerely doubt the "low" clearing, as it will not clear with a round 40 mm objective.

 

[msliechty]

Sako Optilocks in Low will work with a standard 40mm objective and get it pretty low.

ML

 

[Guest]

There is data on the Optiloks both in the catalogue and on the Sako.fi website that should address your issue. If you like a good solid cheek weld on the stock like I do, you should be able to use either the XTRA LOW one-piece ringmounts or the XTRA LOW rings with bases (two piece).

In my opinion, most shooters use mounts that are too high, and this may contribute to a less steady hold because the cheek weld is not there. With the VX-L, you should be able to get it very low if you wish.

I generally have had good results with Leupold bases and rings, but tried them on my Model 75 with a Leupold 4.5-14X40 LR in 30 mm tube. They broke, and were unsatisfactory. Accordingly, I have backordered XTRA LOW Ringmounts from A2ZOutdoors.com, the only place I could find them.