foxnet22 Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 what would your favorite sako rifle be and how do you rate it compared to tikka,browning,remmingtons etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killer_pigeon Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 what would your favorite sako rifle be and how do you rate it compared to tikka,browning,remmingtons etc. Sako make the Tikka dont they ? all the range of Sako's are excellent in my opinion no matter what calibre you choose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scutt Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 i like my finnfire Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Sako own Tikka, but Beretta own them BOTH! I defy any field shooter to come up more accurate with a Sako than a Tikka, so what do you want? Sako nick all the best wood for Sako, so you will struggle to find good wood on a Tikka, Sako build quality almost certainly has the edge on Tikka, but the barrels come out of the same factory. Sako don't make bad rifles but then neither does Tikka, if you have money to spare and want something that is arguably better made then buy a Sako, but don't expect better results in the field than with a Tikka! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy Galore! Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 love my quad, love my laminate tikka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crouch valley Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I went to the sportsman gun centre to have a look at the sako's and I was very disappointed. For the money I would expect a lot better build quality the bolt was as sloppy as my 13 year old REM 700. I know there will be the sako fanatics on here but my steyr nocks spots of the build quality that's my opinion any way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 I went to the sportsman gun centre to have a look at the sako's and I was very disappointed. For the money I would expect a lot better build quality the bolt was as sloppy as my 13 year old REM 700. I know there will be the sako fanatics on here but my steyr nocks spots of the build quality that's my opinion any way ...... that isn't very good, the Sako are usually "ok" bolt wise, my Tikkas flop about everywhere but are tight enough in lock and shoot straight. But then, so do Sako, and at the end of the day what is important about a rifle, accuracy and reliability I'd say. With respect, ALL bolts are floppy until you get to serious target tools, it's just a matter of the acceptability of various levels of floppy! Steyr (as with so many things) is about personal choice, nothing wrong with them but not my cup of tea at all. ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 8, 2011 Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 I've got an 85 finlight and it is rather nice, build quality is very different to Tikkas in that most parts are metal not plastic, I hate the plastic feel of the stock on Tikkas yet the finlights synthetic stock just feels right. Yes its more money but my view was I only want to buy once and buy something that will last and that I won't want to upgrade. Even with a wildcat on the end it is a light rifle for stalking, without the mod on it is something else very light and easy to shoot off sticks. I've also got a remi 700 which for a cheap gun shoots very well but everything about it is just different. If you want a rifle for stalking the finlights do take some beating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sako 243 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Here is mine sako85 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 i have both a sako 75 and tikka 595 in the safe currently. The older tikka before they came under the Beretta flag were better than the newer ones as they used to compete very directly against sako now they are just a cheaper option. I feel the same about the Sako 85 everything done to a lower std than the model 75 IMO but more money on marketing. As for the Remington 700 a good design and much copied, had them but the best thing about them is you can change them into a decent gun with aftermarket bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Here is mine sako85 thats a bonny sako but leaving the thing that left the factory in its wake a bit isnt it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 Older tikkas are much nicer made than the T3's. I picked up a T3 and an Xbolt and it is like holding a bit of tupperwear A friend has a T3 and he shoots very well with it though! The way I look at it is. T3's good and accurate but you can get a s/h sako for the same money...I'd take the sako any day! Ps I think the tikka stocks let them down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 i have both a sako 75 and tikka 595 in the safe currently. The older tikka before they came under the Beretta flag were better than the newer ones as they used to compete very directly against sako now they are just a cheaper option. You beat me to it! I keep hearing how the 85 isn't as good as the 75. What's not up to scratch on the 85? ATB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 I own a Sako 75 in 22-250 caliber. Its an absolute cracker of a rifle. I also have a Tikka T3 Lite (.243) which is also excellent, but not as good as the Sako. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 25, 2011 Report Share Posted April 25, 2011 You beat me to it! I keep hearing how the 85 isn't as good as the 75. What's not up to scratch on the 85? ATB! stock has been re-engineered to make production easier, remember Mc millan copied the old sako 75 hunter stock directly- money making exersize from Berreta IMO I was going to buy an 85 myself but the web was full of " i sent mine back" , "wish i never traded my 75" to cap it all the first one i viewed had serious stock fit issues (forarm was making tight contact on the free float and it was a laminate stock! The std gun now comes with a matt black effect not the deep bluing it used to have, why because there is no need to strike up the metal well etc. cutting out processes work- you guessed it - saving money! I believe a product should be made up to a std not down to a price, to cap it all it ain't even that cheap just more profitable! I am sure there are some good ones out there but if and when i need another i shall be searching for another used 75 that i might sort out. Even with a new custom barrel and a re-finish it should work out cheaper to boot. Hey but thats just my humble opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 (edited) You beat me to it! I keep hearing how the 85 isn't as good as the 75. What's not up to scratch on the 85? ATB! Its what they've read on the net rather than anything else there are a few people on here now with 85's and I'm yet to hear a bad word about them. Build quality is miles away from the Tikas and they just seem to feel right. No problems stock wise with mine or at least not as far as I know. Shoots under half inch groups off a bipod and I'm not good at shooting groups. All you can do is try one certainly can't see my one leaving the cabinet here is one from the weekend with it Edited April 26, 2011 by al4x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverhawk Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 ive got this on special order sako bavarian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Al4x, yeah your maybee right what i read on net from disapointed ex-75 owners sure put me off (there is a saying no smoke without fire you see) i was trying to put this to the back of my mind when i was handed the wonky stocker though, i mean walnut you can understand moving but laminate it must have been an inletting fault. Don't worry your plasic stock cant be inletted wrong though as it is injection molded. How are you getting on with the magazine release? i felt it the only possible improvement on the 85 over the 75, having seen one mag lost previously on a 75. That way too big a moderator for the gun by the way i am not suprised you use a bipod Heres one for finfire owners. How many would trade thier beloved finfire for a quad in the same calibre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzini Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 My finnfire is my fave. Amazing accuracy and just amazing haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al4x Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I know putting a wildcat on it isn't ideal but it works well and surprisingly the balance with it on isn't bad, that one was off a gatepost the bipod is purely there in case it can be used. The mag release works very well and you would be hard pressed to loose it, I really must check the POI without the mod but as its still a very light setup I've not bothered so far but without the mod it is very easy to handle. Can't talk for the wood stocks but so far I can't really find fault with this one does what its meant to out of the box Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WGD Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 85 in .243 with laminated stock and stainless varmint barrel here, no issues, very pleased Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kent Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 I know putting a wildcat on it isn't ideal but it works well and surprisingly the balance with it on isn't bad, that one was off a gatepost the bipod is purely there in case it can be used. The mag release works very well and you would be hard pressed to loose it, I really must check the POI without the mod but as its still a very light setup I've not bothered so far but without the mod it is very easy to handle. Can't talk for the wood stocks but so far I can't really find fault with this one does what its meant to out of the box elivation normally changes (a lot) on a lightweight gun with a big moddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 stock has been re-engineered to make production easier, remember Mc millan copied the old sako 75 hunter stock directly- money making exersize from Berreta IMO I was going to buy an 85 myself but the web was full of " i sent mine back" , "wish i never traded my 75" to cap it all the first one i viewed had serious stock fit issues (forarm was making tight contact on the free float and it was a laminate stock! The std gun now comes with a matt black effect not the deep bluing it used to have, why because there is no need to strike up the metal well etc. cutting out processes work- you guessed it - saving money! I believe a product should be made up to a std not down to a price, to cap it all it ain't even that cheap just more profitable! I am sure there are some good ones out there but if and when i need another i shall be searching for another used 75 that i might sort out. Even with a new custom barrel and a re-finish it should work out cheaper to boot. Hey but thats just my humble opinion Thanks for the detailed reply! I would also be more inclined to go second hand older model and possible rebarrel. Or a T3 with a Mcmillan stock I'm sure the 85s still shoot though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Its what they've read on the net rather than anything else there are a few people on here now with 85's and I'm yet to hear a bad word about them. Build quality is miles away from the Tikas and they just seem to feel right. No problems stock wise with mine or at least not as far as I know. Shoots under half inch groups off a bipod and I'm not good at shooting groups. All you can do is try one certainly can't see my one leaving the cabinet here is one from the weekend with it Nice buck! I would agree that a few negative reports tend to put people off. I would be happy with one but I tend to look for good conditioned older stuff and get better value for money IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildfowler.250 Posted April 26, 2011 Report Share Posted April 26, 2011 Heres one for finfire owners. How many would trade thier beloved finfire for a quad in the same calibre? Finnfire stays over a lot of guns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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