Contessa Satin Chromed Picatinny Rail - Sako 85 XS (20 MOA)

Contessa Satin Chromed Picatinny Rail for Sako 85 X-Short
With 20 MOA
Fits Sako Models: 75* / 85 XS

Rail Length: - 116mm
Height (BH) - 12.5mm Approx.
Weight: - 140g
Material: - Satin Finished Chromed Steel

Contents Supplied:
- 1x Satin Chromed Steel Rail,
- 1x Wrench,

This Chromed Steel Picatinny Rail is precision made by Contessa Alessandro & C. s.n.c. The satin chrome finish has a matt finish to suit rifles with stainless barrels. A perfect alternative to the blued steel versions.

Distance Spacing: (distances between bases)
30mm (Dovetail Base) / 56mm / 30mm (Dovetail Base)

Other Satin Chromed Models Available:
Sako 75/85 X-Short, 0 MOA
Sako 75/85 X-Short, 10 MOA
Sako 75/85 X-Short, 20 MOA
Sako 75/85 Short, 0 MOA
Sako 75/85 Short, 10 MOA
Sako 75/85 Short, 20 MOA
Sako 75/85 Medium, 0 MOA
Sako 75/85 Medium, 10 MOA
Sako 75/85 Medium, 20 MOA
Sako 75/85 Long, 0 MOA
Sako 75/85 Long, 10 MOA
Sako 75/85 Long, 20 MOA

Fitting:
A common issue with the Sako rifles is that the taper on the rifle is not the same as the taper on the picatinny rail. Contessa have designed their rail to fit as accurately as possible, tested on a wide number of Sako 85 actions. We have discovered there are slight variations in the Sako rifle dovetails due to factory tolerances, so even just a 1/100 of a mm can mean a poor fit. A method we use to overcome this poor fit is to remove the recoil stud from the rail (This is usually glued in with thread locker by Contessa, you may need to heat the screw to release the bond). This should allow the rail to slide on further and tighter. If this doesn't overcome the problem, we do suggest to use Locktite where the rail dovetail surface contacts the rifle dovetail. This will ensure a solid hold. Bear in mind, any recoil actually pushes the rail forwards into the dovetail and recoil will not alone cause the rail to loosen.

* The older models of Sako with the tapered dovetail, even on the Sako 75, there are larger variations in the dovetail widths. So you may discover that the rail does not slide on fully flush with the back of the rifle. This again would require hand fitting to the rifle. If you need any advice on hand fitting please contact us.

This Steel Picatinny Rail is precision made by Contessa Alessandro & C. s.n.c. The part is precision made to fit the rifle with exact dovetail spacing to fit to the rifle with the supplied wrench. This full length rail has two dovetail clamping blocks which attach to the tapered dovetails either side of the ejection port on your Sako rifle.

The Contessa Catalogue has the full range of products available. If you would like any help with parts or fitting, feel free to call us on 01978 66 00 01. We can offer advise on the best possible solution, and a high quality scope mounting service.

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