Have a Sako AIII action pulled from an old finnbear rifle that I sent off to have New barrel and stock put on. Build is almost complete and it is time to figure how to mount the scope. I have been looking pretty heavily at the era-tac picatinny 20MOA rail. Have not been able to get a reply on whether or not it will work. So asking you folks any info on that rail or suggestions for mounting hardware for this scope. This rifle will be for hunting and banging steel.
Sako AIII
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LoneTraveler
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They list rails to fit Sako rifles and use Weaver Style rings. It would be nice if you had a shop where you could try them for a proper fit. Ordering and getting a proper fit may stress your patients having to return non fitting rails. Good Luck on this part of your project.
Being as this rifle is from the early 80's the dovetails have changed slightly in dimension over time. From what I've read it doesn't sound like the newer opti-lock ring mounts would fit my action. If I'm mistaken please let me know.
Here is what I found: https://www.sako.fi/sites/default/files/Optilockbase.pdf
They should fit. Is your scope tube 1" or 30mm??
They should fit. Is your scope tube 1" or 30mm??
If you really want a rail look at the Contessa rails. They have a 20 MOA and the rails for the Sako 85 will fit your AIII. Don't go with the Optilock, they are too big and too heavy. If you want to go with just rings, go with Leupold. They will fit your tapered Sako dove tails.
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Contessa rails 20MOA are on Amazon.
Go to the Leupold mount finder that I linked to above. They show 34mm rings and bases that will fit the Sako. The picture is not representative but they do show bases separate from the rings. A call to them would make sure.
