simon6ppc Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 ive just bought a new sako 85 heavy varmint in 22.250. the barrel is 20 inch, was just wondering is this the norm now or do they do them 24 inch like the old 75,s cheers simon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dekers Posted May 30, 2013 Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 (edited) http://www.sako.fi/rifles.php I don't know, but I'm not quite following, if you had concerns/questions what didn't you check with Sako/GMK/The RFD before you bought it? It's a bit difficult to try and add some back on if you want it longer! EDIT http://www.sako.fi/pdf/datatables/SakoRiflesDatatable2013.pdf I may be wrong but doesn't that suggest 510mm (20") or 600mm (23.75") barrels? Edited May 30, 2013 by Dekers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted May 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2013 when i rang up for it i asked for a 24 inch barrel,so i picked it up today just taking it for granted it was what i asked for.when i got home i measured it and looked on there website they say they come in 20 inch thats all... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie g Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) yup years ago they where all 24 inch barrel for the 22/250 and 243 and 20 inch was a order., now they have turned full circle and its the other way round. silly not making the 204.22/250 and 243 with 24 inch barrel as standard if you ask me. they are varmint calibres after all. Edited May 31, 2013 by jamie g Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted May 31, 2013 Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 Seems to me they just do it in a 20" now i know that when i got mine it was 24" but it was a while ago. Dont worry you will soon shoot it out Simon Then you can put one on as long as you want. Let me know how you get on with it out on a long walk. Mine weighs in at a tad under 14lb. Even the pick-up struggles at times when i take it out , When you end up with a smooth bore i would go with a 12" twist next time and 26" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted May 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2013 (edited) Seems to me they just do it in a 20" now i know that when i got mine it was 24" but it was a while ago. Dont worry you will soon shoot it out Simon Then you can put one on as long as you want. Let me know how you get on with it out on a long walk. Mine weighs in at a tad under 14lb. Even the pick-up struggles at times when i take it out , When you end up with a smooth bore i would go with a 12" twist next time and 26" ye cheers dougy, ive rang the shop they say i can swap it if i want so think i am gona do,being truth full the sako 85 feels small like a rim fire, the old 75 handles a lot better i think, the stanless version comes with a 23half inch barrel, or i could get a remy yet with a 26inch one,at the moment i wish ide of rebarreld my old 75 , but you learn from your mistakes,at least i still have my sako 75 6ppc, to me the gun is priceless ha ha.. Edited May 31, 2013 by simon6ppc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon6ppc Posted June 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2013 well i ended up selling the sako and ordering a new remy VS SF 11 with a 26 inch barrel after all,like said before the 22.250 to me was made to be in a 26 inch tube or more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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