cupra225 Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 Hi all, ive got the chance of a second hand sako 85 s/s .270. Whats your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunboot Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have owned several Sakos always been good reliable accurate rifles! if its the right money and its suits you go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldrick Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 An absolutely superb rifle, and worth every penny: you will not regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 My mate has the same rifle in 6.5x55 and it's an excellent rifle. I have a 75 in .270 and love it but, the 85 s/s is quite a light rifle so I would get yourself a mod to keep the recoil down. ATB Moses Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cupra225 Posted January 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have a t8 on another rifle but was thinking about a wildcat? whats your thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trussman Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 The Wildcat is strippable, where as the T8 is not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moses Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have a t8 on another rifle but was thinking about a wildcat? whats your thoughts? Many people like the wildcat mods as the are not too heavy and good on noise reduction, personally I think they are just too big in terms of volume. I use PES t12 Scouts on both my centrefires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapwing Posted January 13, 2009 Report Share Posted January 13, 2009 I've got a 75 in .270 with a PES T12. Brilliant bit of kit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) may have the opportunity to get a Sako 85 (acutally it's a 75!) Varmint stainless laminate in .223 with a wildcat mod - i take it this is a great piece of kit, as these seem to be rated in other calibres? how much do you reckon a second hand one in great nick is worth? Edited March 6, 2009 by nickbeardo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipmoff Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 may have the opportunity to get a Sako 85 (acutally it's a 75!) Varmint stainless laminate in .223 with a wildcat mod - i take it this is a great piece of kit, as these seem to be rated in other calibres?how much do you reckon a second hand one in great nick is worth? I have the same rifle .223 stainless laminate varmint Sako75 it is a very nice rifle shoots great and is well finished. But I have to say it is bloody heavy with mod scope bipod etc on, if you are not planning on walking long distances with it then go for it but it may be too heavy for carrying about for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardo Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 i can shoot from or near the 4x4 most of the time, so weight isn't too much of an issue - i have to say, it was a lovely piece of kit to get my hands on. just waiting to hear if i can have it (someone said they were going to buy it, but they've not got back to the chap). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I own two early sakos (2 locking lug versions)both are brilliant guns. In the 75 and 85 not impressed with the location of the top locking lug raceway especially when the bolt is turned down. Not much metal between the case and your face. Cheers :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul.L Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 Here,s my 85 I love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plinker Posted March 7, 2009 Report Share Posted March 7, 2009 I own two early sakos (2 locking lug versions)both are brilliant guns. In the 75 and 85 not impressed with the location of the top locking lug raceway especially when the bolt is turned down. Not much metal between the case and your face.Cheers has this ever failed? just interseted not having a go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macca Posted March 8, 2009 Report Share Posted March 8, 2009 Havent heard of any case failures in a 75 or 85, rare these days especially if you shoot factory ammo. Reloads can be a different story. I'd still prefer a lot more metal between my face and a case than provided by this design. Having experienced a failure I choose my actions very carefully. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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