Sportsmatch TO78 Picatinny Rings

[Lando]

Has anyone ever tried the Sportsmatch TO78 30mm rings that are made for a pic rail? Need a reliable ring for the built-in pic rails on my Sako S20 and Seekins Havak.

30mm Medium (Picatinny) - SportsMatch UK

30mm Medium Scope Rings Suitable for all Weaver / Picatinny rails. Includes square section hardened steel arrestor bolt. Up to 50mm lens diameter (on most rifles) A B C Dimensions Explained Where to buy

www.sportsmatch-uk.com

https://www.airgunsofarizona.com/scope-mounts/sportsmatch-t078-2-pc-medium-weaver/picatinny-30mm-scope-mounts/

 

[Loper]

it’s probably not good to assume, but I would think that if the pic rings are made the same as the Tikka rings that they’d be just as good. However, hopefully with experience with these rings will chime in.

 

[Loper]

Actually, I just bought some new pic rings recently and in the research I did I noticed that @Formidilosus had a preference for NF Ultra Lites but also recommended Seekins, Warne Mountain Tech, and ARC. I beleive Form introduced most people to the Sportsmatch Tikka rings, so I would think he probably tried/tested the Sportsmatch pic rings as well at some point.

I ended up going with Seekins. The Sportsmatch pic rings weren’t on my radar but I may have considered them if I saw they were recommended. .

 

[Marbles]

My one complaint would be the lack of a bolt and having to use a flatheat to torque the ring to the rail.

 

[Lando]

My one complaint would be the lack of a bold and having to use a flatheat to torque the ring to the rail.

I hadn't noticed the flathead that is a turnoff, wonder why they went a different direction from the TO84, which have 2 allen screws.

 

[medvedyt]

I hadn't noticed the flathead that is a turnoff, wonder why they went a different direction from the TO84, which have 2 allen screws.

My one complaint would be the lack of a bolt and having to use a flatheat to torque the ring to the rail.

hello,

not too necroposting but was wondering why it is a trade off?

thank you.

 

[Lando]

Because flatheads are prone to stripping and not as reliable as allen or torx screws.