Rings, bases, rails and the tools to fit them properly. Getting this right matters more than most people allow — a good scope on poor mounts will never hold zero.
- Rings — Optilock for Sako and Tikka, Leupold STD in 30mm and 1", in a range of heights. Use the lowest height that clears the objective bell and the bolt.
- Mounts and bases — Bisley two-piece mounts including Tikka and Brno dovetail patterns, and air rifle mounts for 11mm dovetails.
- Levelling — the Wheeler Level-Level-Level kit, which squares the reticle to the rifle rather than to your eye. Reticle cant is a common and invisible cause of misses at distance.
Check ring diameter (25.4mm/1", 30mm, 34mm), the rail or dovetail standard on your action, and objective clearance before ordering. If you are unsure, call the shop with the rifle and scope details.
See also rifle scopes, mounting rails and scope accessories.
