[moos420]

i am now getting a sako 85 in a .308 but can not decide betwenn the ss or the finnlight. what is your opinion on these two rifle, is the fluting barrel that much better. i think the difference in wieght was like 3/9 vs 5/9.

[Midas]

Both are fine rifles, and will definitely get the job done.

Here is a stunning picture of a Sako 85 that is (was?) chambered in .300 RUM

Gun and Game Forums - Midas's Album: Gun Stuff - Picture

[Tack Driver]

Anything chambered in .300 RUM has a chance of blowing up. That's an awe inspiring round.

[pajaro]

wonder if the scope is still ok...... looks like a leupold.....

[nathangdad]

Personally, I am not a big fan of the "finnlight" type design thus I prefer the regular styled rifle.

However, we are all different and what is right to me many be right to you.

I would spend time thinking about your probable hunting environment such as a heavily wooded area versus open plains where I live in the Texas Panhandle.

Best of luck.

[FortyXDM]

Moos - For what it's worth, I have a Mod 75 Sako .308 that I bought new in 1998. I am a long time reloader and worked as time permitted on a number of loads. Being a 1:11 twist it seems to be a little more accurate with 165 gr loads. (or 168) Best two powders for me have been 4064 and Varget. If you don't reload, there is plenty to choose from in 150, 165 and 180 gr loads. Mine has a 11.3 oz 2.5 x 8 leupold vari X III for an overall weight loaded of about 8 lb 4 oz as I carry it. I really like this gun and consider it one which I will be unlikely to ever sell. It shoots that good.

Good luck. Tom