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Hi All, just bought some rings for my Sako L61R which is in .270 and I'm not convinced they are Sako although they were sold to me as such. The thing is that the fron ring and base fits well on the integral tapered base but the rear overhangs at the front by over quarter inch, as if it's too long. The rings are secure enough but it doesn't look right. I'm going to try and attach a picture but if I can't can someone let me know if this is normal and acceptable from my description. Here goes with the pictures !
 
That sounds like a Redfield base. The rear base on the Redfield normally does extend out over the ejection port about a quarter of an inch. If you can post a picture, we will know for sure.
 
IF THEY ARE REDFIELD BASES, DO NOT INSTALL THEM. They leave a shiny dent in the ramps. Sako rings and bases have two pieces the one piece base and lower ring all machined from the same block of steel and an upper ring with 4 screws to tighten the scope. They are marked SAKO on one and FINLAND on the other. They are polished to a high luster and match the rifle perfectly. Regards, Rick.
 
If you want to minimize risk of denting the receiver, try to slip a piece of shim stock between the receiver and rings so the screws don't bear directly on the receiver.

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