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    Posted: June/10/2014 at 16:01
i am trying to use 1 scope (5-25*50) (30mm tube) for 2 rifles (sako 85 long action and savage model 12 short action)
i do realize that the POI will be different and i will have to adjust, but that is ok by me.  i just don't want to have to remove the rings from one to the next or to adjust for eye relief.
i will likely only be switching or taking it off 2-3x per year - so quick release would be preferred, but a style with a nut could be tolerated.

to retain accuracy when doing this i am pretty much limited to using a pickatinny rail.   having a 11 piece rail is ok as i do not do any top loading.  Getting a pickatinny rail for the savage seems to be fairly easy.  However, getting the SAKO mount is proving to be more challenging.
As well, i would like them to be as low as possible.

i have searched long enough to know this is not an easy find.  
i would appreciate if someone could point me in the direction of a good pickatinny mounting system for what i am trying to do.




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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote cheaptrick Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: June/10/2014 at 16:37
Welcome to Optics Talk. 

It appears as though IOR makes a 2 piece Picatinny rail system for the Sako 85. Would this work? 

http://swfa.com/IOR-Heavy-Duty-Picatinny-2-Piece-Base-P64286.aspx

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yes, i saw that one already.
while that may work, what i am concerned with in a 2 piece design is that with the SAKO mount system the slots between the back mount and the front mount may not retain the true pickatinny spacing specs, which would result in not being able to detach the scope from the sako and mount onto the savage.

I also came across Recknagel which makes them, but a bit on the pricey side ($137+ship).
also Near mfg makes them but also pricey $175
both also make rings and they are about the same price.
getting up there in price i am looking at being better off getting 2 permanent mounted scopes, even though the scope is a $1100
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OK. 
I knew Near made one, but I wasn't sure the one they offered worked with an 85. I thought they were for TRG's. 

I'm a scope swapper too and if your going to go this route, I'd get a Picatinny rail, fo sho. If Near Mfg. makes one that fits your rifle, I'd go that direction and not look back. Near is world renowned for making quality gear.  
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Welcome to OT.  you might give kenfarrell a try

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Originally posted by coyote95 coyote95 wrote:

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Richard Near had one for me to use on a Ruger 1B so I'll wager he has a Sako version.
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Originally posted by officework13 officework13 wrote:

yes, i saw that one already.
while that may work, what i am concerned with in a 2 piece design is that with the SAKO mount system the slots between the back mount and the front mount may not retain the true pickatinny spacing specs, which would result in not being able to detach the scope from the sako and mount onto the savage.

I also came across Recknagel which makes them, but a bit on the pricey side ($137+ship).
also Near mfg makes them but also pricey $175
both also make rings and they are about the same price.
getting up there in price i am looking at being better off getting 2 permanent mounted scopes, even though the scope is a $1100


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I contacted Richard Near and he informed me that he can provide a rail for a Sako 85 (bavarian 7mm Rem Mag). i do see from a few comments that his product is well renowned.  A little pricey in comparison to other rails, but not many available.
for those looking at this post in the future his website is http://www.nearmfg.com/
where as the Ken Fallell is http://www.kenfarrell.com/index.html  but not sure if his work with the Sako 85.

Richard can also make the one for the savage model 12, but i think i may cheap out for this one.  this project is starting to cost more all the time.

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Let us know how you make out. I can post pictures for you, if you'd like. 
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