I'm looking for a good 20 min base for Sako action. I've been using seekins but they don't make one. Any recommendations would be appreciated.
Rifle Scopes 20 min. Base for Sako action
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Believe it or not, Talley actually makes them. We have one more in stock if you want it. I'm not too sure which other manufacturers make them.
Would a Tikka T-3 base fit a Sako? Mountain Tactical makes them, so if so, that may be an option...
Warne has one with a lug on the back of it (for the TRG action) that I like, so no need to pin it.
An insider tip: Sako Optilock mount. The rings have plastic inlays which can rotate some degrees to compensate for uneven bases. If you put a thin shim between the Optilock base and rings, you can customize your cant.
I plan to do just this with my CTR. The scope is a Kahles CBX 3-12x56 FFP reticle 4, elevation max 125cm/100m. Too little elevation for a 20MOA cant, I want to stay near the optical center with my everyday zero (100m zero) for good low light performance. And I want to be abe to click it up to 700m, the max practical range for the .308 in my opinion.
The solution for this excercise in compromising is a 0,15mm bronze shim under the rear-ring.
BTW, I like to optimise/alter/tinker my equipment.
I plan to do just this with my CTR. The scope is a Kahles CBX 3-12x56 FFP reticle 4, elevation max 125cm/100m. Too little elevation for a 20MOA cant, I want to stay near the optical center with my everyday zero (100m zero) for good low light performance. And I want to be abe to click it up to 700m, the max practical range for the .308 in my opinion.
The solution for this excercise in compromising is a 0,15mm bronze shim under the rear-ring.
BTW, I like to optimise/alter/tinker my equipment.
Well if ur on Sniper's Hide I assume you have a TRG-22 or 42 action, so Badger Ordnance is what you want:
http://www.badgerordnance.com/scope-bases/sako.html
If it is a regular Sako dovetail the 20 near will have to be drilled and tapped....I'd stay away from the 3 piece picatinneys. Ior picatinny and a Burris signature rings with 20 Mia inserts will also work but scope mounting options are limited plus will sit higher than you will like. .
I have one of these.. instead of ruining the top flats.
https://www.alanrhone-store.com/product_info.php?products_id=1238
https://www.alanrhone-store.com/product_info.php?products_id=1238
I have a custom rail made here in NZ by Waitaki Engineering on my Sako 85; I had the top of the action drilled and tapped to fit. It's a good solution if you don't mind having a couple of holes in your action - presumably the Near Mfg etc are similar. Roedale Precision in Germany make a lightweight aluminium rail that slides onto the dovetails if you don't want to drill and tap.
