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Sako 85 Bavarian Carbine 9.3x62 optics query

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Hello Sako lovers.

I am in the process of acquiring a Sako 85 Bavarian Carbine in 9.3x62. I will be using this rifle mainly to hunt wild boar in the US and hopefully do a driven wild boar hunt in Europe.

I have a Kahles 1-6x24 K16i 30mm scope I would like to use on this rifle. What scope ring height would I need to buy considering the scope that I have and the Bavarian style stock that this rifle comes in. Aside from the Optilock, what other scopes can you guys suggest? I would am considering a QD scope ring. Is this a good idea?

Is there anyway I can mount a mini red dot on this rifle instead of a scope? I am thinking of using a Trijicon RMR in the near future for the driven wild boar hunts that I want to do.

Thank you.
 
Hello Jayjay,
The 85 Bavarian Carbine is a beautiful rifle! In 9.3x62, I hope you are shooting wild boars the size of a moose! I have never hunted boar, but I guess like any other game, it depends on how far a shot you are going to make; brush/woods, or open country. The Kahles you have would be great for what you want to hunt. The only thing I can think of that might be something to look at would be see-through scope mounts that allow you to use the scope for distance/still shots and the see-through option with the front sight for close-in moving hogs. Old Sako high-rings have the see-through option but I don't know if these will work on a model 85. Your 85 Bavarian with the Kahles scope would be a very classy and effective combo in the western U.S. for Elk, Moose and Bear. You can't go wrong with the Optilocks! Carl
 
Hello Carl.

Thank you very much for your reply. I would probably not use the iron sights on the rifle. I would like to mount my scope low enough to achieve a proper cheek weld with the Bavarian stock. What Optilock height should I look into?

I would love to hunt bear!
 
Hello Jayjay, I checked around and from what I have seen, the Talley scope rings seem to be very popular among Sako 85 shooters. I still believe the Optilock scope rings are excellent. With the Bavarian cheek piece, I would go with the low or medium's. Low mounts would probably work fine with the small objective on your Kahles and the cheek piece on your 85. Carl
 
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