sako 85 inquire

moos420 · 11-10-2009, 06:48 PM

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 · 11-10-2009, 08:56 PM

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 · 11-10-2009, 08:59 PM

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

pajaro · 11-10-2009, 10:09 PM

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

nathangdad · 11-11-2009, 01:53 AM

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 · 11-13-2009, 12:05 AM

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

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moos420 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: australia Posts: 3	sako 85 inquire 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.

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Tack Driver Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Caswell County, NC Posts: 564	Anything chambered in .300 RUM has a chance of blowing up. That's an awe inspiring round. __________________ If pro is the opposite of con, is Congress the opposite of progress?

11-11-2009, 01:53 AM	#5
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,056	Each is a fine rifle 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.

11-10-2009, 10:09 PM	#4
pajaro Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: newcastle, california Posts: 467	wonder if the scope is still ok...... looks like a leupold.....

11-13-2009, 12:05 AM	#6
FortyXDM Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gladstone, Mo. (kc area) Posts: 4,230	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