bigcountry

I would like to hear from the more experienced members opinions. I got a sako 75 with a Leupold Vari X III 3.5-10X50mm. I only have like 2mm clearance off the barrel.

Is this too close? Do you think there is any contact with the barrel and scope during fireing. I know the barrel expands there and comes back.

I am having trouble finding these optilocks in Medium for a decent price.

rick_reno

That's pretty close mount. I doubt the barrel will hit it. You might try shimming the scope up - I've used coke cans for shim material at the range; they're easy to work with. If you want something made for shimming, Brownells sells Hart scope shimming material, they're about $4 for what you need.

oldelkhunter

Nice Gun There should be a mark on the barrel if the scope were hitting..looks tight though but really can't tell without being closer. Might want to try Ebay, Basspro shop,Accuflite sports or DNR I know you'll get lucky with one of those.

statjunk

I have the same clearance on my rifle and I have hundreds of rounds through it and it does not hit the barrel.

Tom

bigcountry

I will keep an eye out on it. Thanks for the info.

Solitary Man

I had about the same clearance when I had the 44mm Conquest on my 75. It's plenty. You shouldn't have any problems.

bigcountry

Actually with a conquest. I get about 5mm of clearance. But I had to pull this leupold 50mm all the way back to fit me. Thats the reason I only have like 2mm. I might put a dab of marker on my scope an see if its hitting the barrel that way.

speedgator

bc, I've used a thin layer of clay and that will let you know if it's hitting without any permanent markings on the rifle or scope after you've finished. Hope this helps.

vangunsmith

It could be ok but i would suggest a little more clearance than that! Shimming is the last resort fix, i would get a higher set of rings for it myself. vangunsmith

mossy33oak

whats on the plate in the background???? Is it those chicken thingy's you fixed last time I was over??? mmmmmmm Im hungry now

p.s. but I know better than to drink from that lil huggie bottle sitting on the table though